“So here I am back in Maynooth. The University re-opened on Monday after being closed from Wednesday last week owing to the extremely bad weather. I’m told the snow was several feet deep and the town was virtually cut off until the weekend. There is still some snow lying here and there, but …” (more)
[In the Dark, 7 March]
“This morning it is reported in the Irish Independent that the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) have said that it would be ‘very unfair’ to shorten Easter holidays to make up for days lost due to bad weather. This might sound like a little bit of moaning to those in the private sector, but the statement comes just two weeks before the Easter holidays, and no doubt teachers as well as students and their parents will have plans in place for the two week break …” (more)
[Careful With That Axe, Eugene, 7 March]
“In any year, it would be atypical for the College to close its doors to everyone except residents for a day due to weather. But this academic year has seen Trinity reluctantly shut down for a cumulative five or so days. After October’s unorthodox tropical storm Ophelia shook the country and left Trinity stumped at how to react – staying silent about arrangements until the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, announced a blanket closure of all education institutions …” (more)
[University Times, 4 March]
“Where possible schools, colleges of further education and third level institutions will re-open on Monday. However, decisions will be made by schools, colleges of further education and third level institutions on an individual basis depending on the circumstances and conditions in their area …” (more)
[Department of Education and Skills, 3 March]
“In a half-empty campus, as the remaining residents stayed in bed, Trinity’s Estates and Facilities team was out this morning ensuring College stays safe during the oncoming storm. With the country preparing for what many predict to be the worst snowstorm in decades, the Estates and Facilities team were this morning busy making paths, salting doorsteps and ensuring campus remains hospitable …” (more)
[Dominic McGrath, University Times, 1 March]
“Like most people in Ireland, I am working at home today. We got quite a dump of snow in the last two days, and there is no question of going anywhere until the roads clear. Worse, our college closed quite abruptly …” (more)
[Antimatter, 2 March]
“Nursing students have accused Trinity of abandoning them today and ignoring the impact the snowy weather would have on students attending placement. With Trinity remaining resolutely open this morning, even as other colleges closed their doors, nursing students on placement were left unsure what to expect …” (more)
[Dominic McGrath, University Times, 28 February]
“With the whole country shutting down and joking about bread for sale on Donedeal, it was inevitable that NCI would close too because of the bad weather. Many of our students travel long distances to College and it would have been unfair to expect them to attend lectures. Classes for Thursday and Friday are also cancelled. Interestingly, online classes are cancelled too …” (more)
[Careful With That Axe, Eugene, 28 February]
“Given the disruption to transport and the safety risks arising, most particularly in relation to the ability to get home safely before blizzard like conditions hit Munster and Leinster, all schools, third level institutions, colleges and centres of further education in red areas will be closed tomorrow and Friday …” (more)
[Department of Education and Skills, 28 February]
“There has been very little snow in Cardiff (so far) but there have been heavy falls in Maynooth. The above picture was tweeted by Maynooth University this morning, along with an announcement that the campus is closed today (and probably until Friday …” (more)
[In the Dark, 28 February]
“The country’s secondary schools may be forced to cut the number of days assigned for end-of-year exams – in order to make up for the days lost to the cold weather earlier this month …” (more)
[TheJournal.ie, 29 January]
“I’m still hoping to get back to Ireland for Christmas Day, but it’s now midday on Christmas Eve and I haven’t made it any further than Boston airport. The problem is, as everybody knows, many European airports like Dublin and Heathrow are experiencing large snowfalls and freezing conditions this week …” (more)
[Cormac O’Raifeartaigh, Antimatter, 24 December]
“People of Ireland:1)Clear snow from car roofs 2)Turn on headlights 3)Slow the eff down 4)Let someone out of junctions! It’s Xmas! Pls RT!” (tweet)
[Jane Travers, Twitter, 23 December]
“8.00 am Resolve that today is the day I will seriously engage with referee comments on a paper. Best to go in to office at work, where there are no distractions right now. Get up and don tights, vests, jumper, warm trousers, boots, cardigan, gloves and quilted Canadian coat with hood. Look more like Michelin Man than usual …” (more)
[BishopBlog, 23 December]
“NUI Maynooth is now closed due to the snow and will reopen on 4th January. If you are stuck here due to the weather, or living on Campus …” (more)
[NUI Maynooth Study Abroad, Facebook, 21 December]
“Tuesday 21st December: URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT – All examinations scheduled for 6.00pm on Tuesday 21st December and all exam sessions on Wednesday 22nd December postponed …” (more)
[UCD News, 21 December]
“A Youtube video featuring students falling on a frozen path near the University of Limerick is proving to be an internet sensation. Almost 170,000 people have already viewed the three minute video which was posted on the popular website last Saturday evening …” (more)
[David Hurley, Limerick Leader, 10 December]
“I do hate the cold, but one good thing to come out of this recent snap is that there are some incredibly picturesque scenes. I am trying my hardest to procrastinate so here are a few pics I took around UL …” (more)
[Boards.ie, 10 December]
“CIT closes as icy conditions continue. CIT’s campus was closed for a number of hours early this afternoon due to the inclement weather conditions …” (more)
[Cork Student News, 3 December]
“The worsening weather wreaked more havoc on the education system yesterday as primary and secondary schools and a number of third-level colleges were forced to close. UCD, DCU and Dublin Institute of Technology all shut down yesterday and are not expected to re-open until at least lunchtime today …” (more)
[Independent, 2 December]
