DUBLIN BUS has announced that it is cancelling all routes from 10pm tonight for the remainder of the night, owing to the continued snowy weather and plummeting temperatures. Routes had earlier been heavily curtailed due to the continued snowfall in the capital, with many housing estates inaccessible.
Big Freeze
# big-freeze - Monday 30 January, 2012
The 5 at 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# big-freeze - Thursday 24 November, 2011
Remember this? The first snow days of November 2010
As we look out the window of our Dublin HQ on this dark, windy evening, TheJournal.ie staff is reminiscing about last year’s Snovember.
# big-freeze - Saturday 12 November, 2011
Poll: Are you ready for snow?
Is this sunny weather lulling us into a false sense of security or are you getting prepared for more harsh weather conditions later this year?
# big-freeze - Wednesday 9 November, 2011
NRA and Dublin City Council prepare for winter snow and ice
The National Roads Authority has said it has enough salt to cover roads for three normal seasons, while Dublin City Council are meeting tomorrow to discuss measures to ensure citizens are protected from any harsh conditions this winter.
# big-freeze - Thursday 13 October, 2011
January will be the coldest month this winter – forecast
Irish Weather Online’s long-range forecaster Peter O’Donnell predicts a mixed bag of snow, rain and milder conditions this winter. Remember he was the guy who got it right last year?
# big-freeze - Friday 15 July, 2011
Oxygen levels dropped dangerously at children’s hospital
Medical Independent uncovers ‘near miss’ at Temple Street hospital when stocks ran low during the freezing conditions of last December.
# big-freeze - Tuesday 8 March, 2011
FBD premium hikes expected after surge in weather claims
Announcing performance figures for 2010, the insurer says the level of weather claims will mean increased premiums in 2011.
# big-freeze - Monday 7 March, 2011
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you really need to know by 9am: An agreement on a new government, a potential visit from Pope Benedict, and the return of the dreaded snow…
# big-freeze - Monday 31 January, 2011
Ryanair reports surprise €10m loss after snow cancellations
Higher fuel costs, industrial action and snow cancellations see Ryanair lose €10m in the three months to December 31.
# big-freeze - Tuesday 18 January, 2011
Dempsey says Ireland’s snow response ‘better than Europe’
The Transport Minister tells the Dáil he thinks Ireland’s local authorities handled the big freeze better than others.
# big-freeze - Friday 7 January, 2011
Take 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
It’s back: snow to return across Ireland tonight
Munster and south Leinster will see the return of the dreaded white stuff, after overnight temperatures dropped to -6.8°C.
# big-freeze - Thursday 6 January, 2011
Sub-zero temperatures strike again
Brrr… time to wrap up as freezing weather continues.
# big-freeze - Wednesday 29 December, 2010
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you really need to know this morning: Water, water everywhere; a 31-year-old is injured in a Clondalkin shooting, and a drop in 2010 tourism.
# big-freeze - Friday 24 December, 2010
Take 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you need to know this morning: Freezing weather is set to continue (we’re sorry); Appeal for infomation on Blathnaid Timothy continues; Anarchists take responsibilty for Rome embassy attacks; and Kate Middleton makes us do a double-take…
# big-freeze - Thursday 23 December, 2010
Dublin Airport closed until 5am as chaos continues
The main runway at Ireland’s biggest airport freezes over again, causing further headaches for tens of thousands.
# big-freeze - Wednesday 22 December, 2010
Airports work to clear backlog as sub-zero temperatures go on
Aer Lingus and Ryanair both claim to be working at almost full capacity, with Ryanair putting on extra flights tomorrow.
Take 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# big-freeze - Tuesday 21 December, 2010
Take 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# big-freeze - Saturday 18 December, 2010
Big Freezes takes toll: some of the sport is off
No, not THAT kind of “off”. Navan’s races are on, but UK meetings suffer, as do two Premier League games and some rugby.
Transport chaos looms as cold weather returns
Sub-zero temperatures return and public transport is hit – while local authorities admit that salt supplies are running low.
Poll: Are our local authorities doing enough to keep us moving?
Are you happy with how your local authority has acted to keep you moving – or do you think they could do more?
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: more ‘secret’ bank bonuses, the return of the cold snap, and growing threats of war in Korea.
# big-freeze - Wednesday 15 December, 2010
Severe weather warning issued
More snow is expected Рbut M̩t Eireann says it this cold snap will not be as severe as the recent one.
# big-freeze - Saturday 11 December, 2010
Scotland’s transport minister quits over Big Freeze chaos
Stewart Stevenson quits after stinging criticism of his handling of the weather crisis, admitting he could have done better.
Great Thaw begins as temperatures stay above zero
Temperatures stayed above zero overnight for the second day running – but drivers still need to take care.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: the Vatican was “offended” at the Murphy Inquiries, the bailout is back in doubt, and the Old Enemy could still be coming to Dublin.
# big-freeze - Thursday 9 December, 2010
Thaw could prove fleeting as temperature due to drop again next week
Road conditions remain dangerous this morning, and forecasters warn that more of the same weather could follow a brief weekend thaw.
# big-freeze - Wednesday 8 December, 2010
Northern exposure: Ulster players, staff and fans pitch in to clear Ravenhill
Donnybrook lined up as a contingency plan though Ulster confident that ground will be playable by the weekend.
# big-freeze - Tuesday 7 December, 2010
WE’RE HEARING this lunchtime that the four Dublin local authorities – including the city council and the county councils of Fingal, South Dublin and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown – will cut municipal water services from 7pm tonight until about 7am tomorrow morning, in an effort to conserve supplies after many householders began leaving taps running after the cold weather hit. The outage will affect an estimated 1.1 million people.
Roads hazardous due to black ice and snow
Motorists advised to avoid all unnecessary journeys due to continued icy road conditions.
9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you really, really need to know this morning: Lenihan announces Budget 2011 today; WikiLeaks founder due in UK court later; and guess which TDs have the worst Dáil attendance record?
# big-freeze - Monday 6 December, 2010
DUBLIN BUS HAS cancelled services after 9pm tonight due to poor road conditions. Bus Eireann says it cannot guarantee services will run past 9pm – and warned that it might be forced to cancel services before that time if conditions deteriorate.
The Morning Score: Monday
Keano on the brink of exit, Graeme McDowell shows what he’s made of and the race for the apprentice’s crown goes to the wire.
No sign of thaw as freezing fog leaves black ice
Huge swathes of road remain deceptively slippery this morning, as sub-zero temperatures remain nationwide.
# big-freeze - Sunday 5 December, 2010
Weather warning: dangerous driving conditions after night’s freeze
Black ice warning issued for motorists in many parts of the country after last night’s subzero weather.
NASA captures photo of snowy Ireland
Space agency’s satellite photographs dramatic winter scene.
# big-freeze - Saturday 4 December, 2010
Cold snap sets in for another week
Weather expected to gradually improve over coming week, but ice could become more of a problem than the snow. Check these links for travel updates.
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