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Just 17 wonderful things that happened when the snow hit Ireland

Don’t let the actions of the few overshadow the wonderful efforts of many.

Mar 3rd 2018, 10:50 AM 28,186 Views 0 Comments

FORGET ABOUT THOSE taking advantage, here are lovely things that have happened in the snow.

Such as these gardai taking the time out to have a wholesome snowball fight with the locals in Gorey

https://www.facebook.com/wexkidd/videos/vb.711947304/10156081473727305/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

This small but incredible gesture to a young patient who wanted to play with the snow

https://www.facebook.com/heartchildrenireland/posts/1516579341724912

Look how HAPPY the penguins at Dublin Zoo are and just try not to feel uplifted

https://www.facebook.com/DublinZoo/videos/10157172847458136/

This trad sesh in an igloo is so wholesome and lovely

https://www.facebook.com/kevincarrphoto/videos/10215183825684095/

Let’s not forget the real MVPs of this storm, the hospital staff all around Ireland

Many of our amazing hospital staff are sleeping overnight in the Mater so they can care for patients tomorrow. #StormEmma

Give this as many retweets as you can before they get up in the morning

Video cred to @cirdowling #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/DpiPLl9L73
— Mater Hospital Foundation (@TheMaterFoundat) March 1, 2018

Source: The Mater Foundation/Twitter

They didn’t have snow days and their dedication is truly something to remember

Psychiatric nurses walk to work this morning in Waterford #sneachta #liveline @talktojoe1850 pic.twitter.com/YHtFvaexZw
— Liveline (@rteliveline) March 2, 2018

Source: Liveline/Twitter

There was also something so lovely about Christmas FM coming back on air and Irish people celebrating #ChristmasTheSequel

If you thought I was kidding, you clearly don't know me. ❄️💜❄️Hail #ChristmasTheSequel, happening right now in my living room. Never felt so vindicated not getting round to taking down the tree late! ❄️💜❄️Thanks to #TheBeastFromTheEast #StormEmma2018 #sneachtageddon pic.twitter.com/poj5ztgTiu
— Kathryn Daily (@KatDaily57) March 1, 2018

Source: Kathryn Daily/Twitter

It really felt like communities were coming together to enjoy themselves

Great community spirit in sweetmount, #Dundrum.... #snowmageddon #snow #StormEmma #sneachta #beastfromtheast #BeastFromTheEastireland pic.twitter.com/xraGlHHIn0
— Annie (@Annthepan1) March 2, 2018

Source: Annthepan/Twitter

This valuable ticket bonanza was also a nice gesture for our hardworking heroes

Lovely gesture!

100 free tickets to see #Coppers The Musical are being offered to guards and nurses 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️who worked through #StormEmma The producers are providing the tickets to an exclusive preview at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin in July to say thanks!
— Andrea Gilligan (@andreagilligan) March 2, 2018

Source: Andrea Gilligan/Twitter

Paths were cleaned, and people were thankful

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Grandmothers had just as much fun as the kids

Best pic of the snow!! 80years+ Eileen Maguire hitching a sledge ride from her grandson in Cork!! Brilliant! #sneachta #StormEmma @irishexaminer pic.twitter.com/eHYG5V9XaH
— niamh casey (@ninakozinski) March 1, 2018

Source: niamh casey/Twitter

Babies were born on snowy roads

Congrats again to the heroes from @CarlowFRS and @AmbulanceNAS who safely delivered a healthy baby girl whilst stuck in the snow last night! #StormEmma #Sneachta > Baby born on side of road after ambulance carrying expectant mother gets stuck in snow https://t.co/NV2zxEeeEA pic.twitter.com/FzkoU6Eihb
— CarlowCountyCouncil (@Carlow_Co_Co) March 1, 2018

Source: CarlowCountyCouncil/Twitter

And crews worked overnight with little thanks

Here’s our frozen crews pictured while clearing frozen points in #Maynooth to keep trains moving #snowselfie #beastfromtheeast #sneachta pic.twitter.com/k8wJYUsD9A
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) February 28, 2018

Source: Iarnród Éireann/Twitter

This son’s gesture makes it slightly hard not to feel like the world is actually grand

A special moment for Nanny O' Sullivan (88), Kilbehenny village, Co. Cork, who could not get out to see the snow, so her son Michael brought her a snowman for her to see & feel. #BeastFromTheEast #StormEmma #Snow pic.twitter.com/c0ycLldEOk
— RTÉ (@rte) March 2, 2018

Source: RTÉ/Twitter

The Cork International Hotel even sent blankets over to those stuck in Cork Airport

Our team is busy getting duvets ready to send over to @CorkAirport #StormEmma #sharingiscaring pic.twitter.com/W7PnSyEQ2X
— Cork International Hotel (@No1CorkHotel) February 28, 2018

Source: Cork International Hotel/Twitter

Everyone just came together

Thanks to the #Knocklyon residents who helped our ambulance out of a sticky spot #sneachta #snow #StormEmma #BeastFromTheEast #Dublin #Ireland pic.twitter.com/ZZxNde5Z4V
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) March 2, 2018

Source: Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter

We haven’t changed too much

I love this letter in today's @IrishTimes #sneachta pic.twitter.com/cjcoUy2GcQ
— Rachael English (@EnglishRachael) March 1, 2018

Source: Rachael English/Twitter

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