15 years on from the 'guy who slipped on the ice' — how to prevent slips and falls in icy conditions

15 years on from one of the most-watched RTÉ News clips of all-time, people are being reminded of the big freeze that gripped the country in 2010
15 years on from the 'guy who slipped on the ice' — how to prevent slips and falls in icy conditions

Today marks 15 years since the infamous ‘slip’ on RTÉ News that went viral during the deep chill of 2010. Picture: Screengrab from RTE News.

Today marks 15 years since an infamous ‘slip’ on RTÉ News that went viral during the deep chill of 2010.

During a deep freeze across the country, RTÉ was reporting on dangerous conditions in Dublin when one man slipped in front of the national broadcaster while the camera was rolling and became a viral sensation.

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