1947: The Big Freeze continues as bitterly cold easterly winds prevent temperatures from rising above freezing during the day.
1955: Strong northeast gales carry heavy snow showers across Ulster, north Connacht and Leinster.
1963: Weak frontal features near the south and south-west coasts bring sleet and snow as bitterly cold and strong, east to south-east winds continue during the Big Freeze. The average minimum temperature in Ireland is -2.0c.
1969: Snowfall is recorded in many parts as temperatures drop to below freezing during an 11-day cold spell in Ireland and Britain.
1971: An RTÉ Newsbeat report from Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare details the story of two friendly goats who act as weather guides for golfers.
2003: Strong winds force the famine replica ship, the Jeanie Johnston, to drop anchor close to Valentia, 20 hours into her 21-day voyage to Tenerife. The weather also leads to Aer Lingus cancelling flights to New York.
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