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#Winter features

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p> ESB Networks technicians Tom Kelleher, Anthony McHugh and Leo Walsh respond to a fault on a power line in early January. They were working on a single phase 20kV line to restore electricity power to homes at Araglin, near Kilworth, County Cork. The snow-covered Knockmealdown Mountains are in the backgound. The power line came down due to the weight of snow and ice on it. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Remember the 'Big Freeze' of 1963? Jog your memory with these images

Blocked roads, frozen seas, school closures... and hard work and good neighbours

<p>A surfer catches a wave in Garrettstown. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

outdoors

Michelle McKeown: Why Ireland’s surf is just swell in the cold

<p> A blackbird feeds on a fallen apple as frost covers the grass during a cold spell. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Early (black)bird gets spring things going

Pleased dreaming woman warms hands on thermos cup outside on cold late autumn, strolling in forest. Nature therapy.

outdoors

9 winter walks in Cork where you can warm up with a coffee

Image of icing sugar being sifted onto batch homemade, mince pies, star shaped pastry lids, festive Christmas dessert of crispy

people

Mince pie, anyone? The history of a seasonal favourite

Portrait of young woman in knitted scarf mittens in winter, near Christmas tree

fashion and beauty

The Skin Nerd: Six ways to get your skin ready for winter