Irish tourists homeward bound after Alps snowstorm

More than100 Irish tourists who were caught in a snowstorm in France are safely on board a flight to Dublin tonight.

The 147 passengers were among thousands of holidaymakers forced to sleep in makeshift shelters in the Alps last night as the roads became blocked.

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Tour operator Crystal Ski says a direct Chambery to Dublin flight has just departed carrying those affected by the unprecedented weather conditions.

The firm has apologised to its customers and says it appreciates their "frustration".