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
Storm Emma is hitting Ireland. The Independent.ie team are keeping you updated with all the latest weather, traffic and news updates right here. Keep safe and warm, but we'd love to see your photos and videos. Send them by email to contact@independent.ie or Whatsapp to 0871847169.
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![Five year old Kate Fitzpatrick pictured as she supports her Mum Anna [ who is a community Nurse in Meath] during the rally at Merrion Square, in support of Nurses and Midwives pay. Picture Credit:Frank McGrath
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