LIVE BLOG: Storm Emma hits Ireland - country goes into shutdown

Status Red alert issued for the entire country
All schools, colleges and third level institutions will close nationwide today
People urged to be home by early afternoon on Thursday and stay indoors until Friday 3pm
Taoiseach urges people to pay heed to warning
Storm poses serious threat to life

Shoppers brave the snow in Drogheda as the Beast from the East arrives in Ireland. Picture: Arthur Carron

Snowy scenes in Whitehall this morning.

Shoppers brave the snow in Drogheda as the Beast from the East arrives in Ireland. Picture: Arthur Carron

Snow in Dublin

Snowy scenes in Whitehall this morning.

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