Weather warnings - Faith in system was justified

The lasting value of that sliver of wisdom packaged as a proverb — “Ní hé lá na gaoithe lá na scolb” (The windy day isn’t the day for thatching) — was shown again when the impossible-to-miss warnings of the recent dire and dangerous weather, and a lot of snow, were vindicated.

The country was on high alert and a lot of people took precautionary action. Schools were closed, people stayed home from work, and even if these measures led to some derision, it greatly reduced the risk factor. We were told what to expect and acted accordingly, so damage was kept to a minimum.