Is a second 'Beast from the East' on the way? Weather experts settle the debate

 Anthony Ryan shovels snow at the entrance to Millers Weir, Athgarvan Co Kildare in February 2018 as the Beast from the East weather front hit Ireland. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Those thinking there might be a return of the dreaded ‘Beast from the East’ may be pleased to hear weather experts say there is no storm predicted to hit the country in the immediate future.

The cold spell felt country-wide this week is merely typical weather expected in Ireland’s springtime, with Met Éireann saying the weather is "nothing out of the ordinary" for this time of year.