Pic: Aaron WoodsCork’s on lockdown as the Beast tightens its gripCork city and county is on lockdown today as it braces for blizzard-like conditions when the Beast From The East weather front meets Storm Emma this afternoon. All schools and colleges are to remain closed today and tomorrow and public transport will be severely curtailed by the weather. Picture: Larry CumminsIrish Rail has said all rail services will wind down between noon and 2pm today and no trains will operate from 2pm until noon tomorrow at least. Chair of the group, Ger Reaney said: “The impact of the severe weather warning in Cork is already being felt. Cork City Council is advising the public to be vigilant and to stay tuned to news media for weather warnings and updates.

Source: Evening echo March 01, 2018 09:22 UTC