Latest updates as Storm Emma takes hold

Otta a dalmation is wary after snow falls in Dublin before an expected blizzard

Otta a dalmation is wary after snow falls in Dublin before an expected blizzard

Irish Rail services began scaling back from 12pm this afternoon with all services stopping nationwide at 2pm.

All schools and colleges are shut for the rest of the week, while Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are staying off the roads entirely today.

They are to review the situation for tomorrow later on today, but significant disruption is likely then too.

There will be "significant disruption" to Dublin Bus services this morning, with services operating on main corridors due to unsafe road conditions.

Their website is experiencing issues and has not been updated so check their Twitter page for updates.

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Kane won the league's Golden Boot award for the last two seasons and is chasing a third as he sits atop the charts with 24 goals in 27 matches.

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The Angels signed Lincecum to a $2.5 million contract the following May, only to designate him for assignment three months later. Lincecum has been working out at the Driveline baseball facility that has helped pitchers get their careers back on track.

Update: Irish Rail services have also been cancelled for tomorrow, Friday 2 March.

The Luas had been running limited trams in the capital this morning, however they came to a complete stop from 12pm.

"We apologise for the inconvenience caused however this decision has been made in the interest of the safety of our customers and employees".

THE WHOLE COUNTRY is on red alert today, as the Beast from the East and Storm Emma rip through the country. Eastern and southern costal counties will be worst affected.

Sean Hogan, the chief of the National Emergency Coordination Committee, issued an extraordinary warning for people to stay indoors from 4pm.

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