Tag: Storm Emma
Value of local business in Laois seen during storm – Deputy...
The recent ‘Beast from the East’ snowstorm has stressed the importance of local businesses to the community, according to a local TD.
Deputy Sean Fleming...
The snow was wonderful – but was 1982 snowfall better?
As a veteran of previous snowfalls, our man David Power takes a look at previous snowstorms and makes the case that the snowfall in...
In Numbers: Some of the stats as the Order of Malta...
After the worst snow storm the country has experienced in decades subsides, the Portlaoise unit of The Order of Malta has been officially stood...
Well-known pub owner offering a new service as snow takes hold
A well-known publican in Laois is offering a new service this week as the county is covered in snow and driving conditions are very...
Minister for Education provides update on school closures
Laois schools are set to remain open tomorrow – but could close on Thursday as Storm Emma hits the country.
The National Emergency Coordination Group...