Here’s A Full List Of Closures In Dublin Today Due To The Beast From The East

Shirleydonlon

With the Beast from the East in full swing this morning, a number of Dublin-based businesses have decided to remain closed for the day.

So just in case you were feeling brave enough to actually step outside the front door and head out, it might be worth checking which stores and businesses will even be open today.

Here are a few Dublin spots that will definitely be closed for the day.

Ikea

IKEA Dublin in Ballymun and the IKEA Order and Collection Point in Carrickmines will be closed today, Wednesday 28 February 2018 due to adverse weather conditions.
We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause our valued customers.

— IKEA IRELAND (@IKEAIE) February 28, 2018

FLYEfit

NOTICE – ALL GYMS WILL BE CLOSED from 11am today 28/2/18 until further notice due to the red weather warning currently in place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Health and Safety of our Members and Staff is our top priority #StormEmma dublin pic.twitter.com/qLeneaQPoz

— FLYEfit (@flyefit) February 28, 2018

Dublin Zoo

The safety of our visitors and staff is paramount at Dublin Zoo. Due to the severe weather conditions, Dublin Zoo is closed today.

Please keep an eye on here and on https://t.co/MJnHZoPcEN for further updates. pic.twitter.com/5WHUENXZL5

— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) February 28, 2018

Fingal Public Parks

All public parks in Fingal have been closed until further notice due to the inclement weather. #WeatherWarning https://t.co/geRgt8DtmV

— FingalCountyCouncil (@Fingalcoco) February 28, 2018

Avoca (except Avoca in Belfast)

Due to today’s Red Weather Warning & in the interest of the safety of our staff & customers, all Avoca stores & cafes EXCEPT BELFAST will be CLOSED today. We hope this doesn’t cause any inconvenience. Stay safe if you’re out today,& we look forward to seeing you when we re-open! pic.twitter.com/6HhlD13bYM

— Avoca Ireland (@avocaireland) February 28, 2018

GPO Witness History Exhibition

We are closed today due to the Status Red weather warning – take care everyone #VisitDublin #DublinTown #BeastFromTheEast pic.twitter.com/PazhLn5GzK

— GPO Witness History (@gpowithistory) February 28, 2018

DoDublin Tours

DoDublin Tours wishes to advise customers that due to severe weather overnight, there will be no city tour service today. Apologies for inconvenience caused.

Airlink is running, but with delays. https://t.co/mHussJ64ER

— DoDublin Tours (@dodublintours) February 28, 2018

Three Ireland

Due to Met Eireann’s status red warning for Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Louth and Meath, in the interest of safety for our staff and customers, 3Stores in these counties will not open today. We apologise for any inconvenience.

— Three Ireland Care (@ThreeCare) February 28, 2018

Some businesses that will remain open for the day include:

Applegreen

Note to customers: all Applegreen stores are open and trading today.
Bread is also available . . while stocks last! Please travel with care. pic.twitter.com/4MnxWeivGx

— Applegreen (@goapplegreen) February 28, 2018

Dunnes Stores

Business as usual today across all stores. Kind regards, Customer Service.

— Dunnes Stores (@dunnesstores) February 28, 2018

A few businesses have said they will remain open, unless weather conditions worsen…

Lidl

As it stands all Lidl stores will be open, but we’ll be monitoring the situation throughout the day and keeping you updated through our social channels.

— Lidl Ireland (@lidl_ireland) February 28, 2018

Lidl has since announced that they will be closing their stores in Leinster and Munster from 3pm Thursday 01 March until 1pm on Friday 02 March.

We have made the decision to close all stores in Leinster and Munster from 3pm Thursday March 1st until 1pm on Friday March 2nd. Upon reopening, we ask customers for patience with our store teams who will have just resumed normal operations.

— Lidl Ireland (@lidl_ireland) February 28, 2018

Tesco

All Tesco stores are open but we are keeping a close eye on the weather and we will be updating Facebook and Twitter throughout the day. #StormEmma

— Tesco Ireland (@TescoIrl) February 28, 2018

Tesco has since issued an update stating that trading hours will be reduced over the coming days.

Tesco stores in red alert areas will operate reduced trading hours over the coming days.
Today: stores in the red zone will close at 6pm.
Thurs: Stores in red zone (Munster & Leinster) will open from 9am-2pm.
Fri: Stores in red zone (Munster and Leinster) will open from 1pm.

— Tesco Ireland (@TescoIrl) February 28, 2018

The Guinness Storehouse

An employee at the Guinness Storehouse told Lovin Dublin that the attraction is currently open (at the time of writing) but that they are monitoring the safety of the situation for their visitors and employees, and therefore they may close early.