A freak October storm knocked out power to more than 3.1 million homes and businesses across north-east America, with close to 2ft of snow falling in some areas.

FEARS were growing last night for the jobs of over 100 workers in Castleisland, Co Kerry, as a US company with a facility in the town confirmed it was reviewing its international operations.

In the 19th century, the Institute of Living treated Christian missionaries who were having trouble readjusting to life in the US after years abroad.