Eye-catching satellite images show the beauty of Ireland coated in a blanket of snow during this week's cold snap.

SNOW ANGELS Jason McAree of the Civil Defence and Inspector Paul Aherne braved the incredibly difficult weather conditions ...

and parts of Cork. People took to social media to share their photos and videos of blankets of snow, snow-capped mountains and frozen lakes. Here's a selection of some snow day snaps and video ...

As one of Ireland's port villages, Cobh in Co Cork has a rich history. If you claim Irish descent, then there is a good chance that your ancestors left Ireland through Cobh (pronounced Cove ...

Thousands of homes and businesses have also been left without power after a night of heavy snowfall, according to the ESB. In ...