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Flights disrupted by icy weather Flights disrupted by icy weather
(about 1 hour later)
Easyjet flights between Belfast International Airport and snowbound Luton have been cancelled until midday.Easyjet flights between Belfast International Airport and snowbound Luton have been cancelled until midday.
Flights between City of Derry Airport and Luton were also delayed, and passengers are being advised to contact their airline.Flights between City of Derry Airport and Luton were also delayed, and passengers are being advised to contact their airline.
Icy conditions and light snow showers overnight across Northern Ireland made roads treacherous for drivers.Icy conditions and light snow showers overnight across Northern Ireland made roads treacherous for drivers.
The snow has forced a number of schools to close.The snow has forced a number of schools to close.
  • St Patrick Primary School, Gortin;
  • St Mary's Primary School, Dunamore;
  • St Teresa's Primary School, Loughmacrory;
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Greencastle;
  • St. Mary's Primary School, Ballygawley;
  • Derrylatinee Primary School outside Dungannon;
  • Castle Tower School, Ballymena - Loughan Campus closed but other campuses remain open.
  • St Patrick's Primary School, Gortin;
  • St Mary's Primary School, Dunamore;
  • St Teresa's Primary School, Loughmacrory;
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Greencastle;
  • St Malachy's Primary School, Glencull, Ballygawley
  • St. Mary's Primary School, Ballygawley;
  • Derrylatinee Primary School outside Dungannon;
  • Castle Tower School, Ballymena - Loughan Campus closed but other campuses remain open.
The manager of City of Derry airport, Damien Tierney, said staff worked through the night to keep the airport open.The manager of City of Derry airport, Damien Tierney, said staff worked through the night to keep the airport open.
Glenravel, County Antrim, was covered in a blanket of snow, as pictured by Rachel McAllister
"The problem with this type of weather is that as soon as you get it cleared it snows again and you have to start from scratch.""The problem with this type of weather is that as soon as you get it cleared it snows again and you have to start from scratch."
Further snowfalls also meant Belfast Zoo remained closed for a second day. The Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge on the north coast was also out of operation.
The poor weather also meant disappointment for thousands of would-be revellers at a music concert in Belfast on Monday.The poor weather also meant disappointment for thousands of would-be revellers at a music concert in Belfast on Monday.
Lulu was one of those on the concert bill
The conditions meant singers Lulu, Anastacia and Chaka Khan were stranded in Manchester Airport and the event at the Waterfront Hall was cancelled.The conditions meant singers Lulu, Anastacia and Chaka Khan were stranded in Manchester Airport and the event at the Waterfront Hall was cancelled.
About 2,000 people had turned up for the "high octane, high camp" concert billed "Here Come the Girls".About 2,000 people had turned up for the "high octane, high camp" concert billed "Here Come the Girls".
Despite the disappointment, the postponed concert is expected to go ahead on Wednesday.Despite the disappointment, the postponed concert is expected to go ahead on Wednesday.
One concert goer, Geraldine Molloy from Crumlin, said she was very disappointed.One concert goer, Geraldine Molloy from Crumlin, said she was very disappointed.
Lulu was one of those on the concert bill
"We were talking to people who came from Dublin. There's another man and woman who are staying in Jury's Hotel. It is OK getting your money back but it is costing people money to get here.""We were talking to people who came from Dublin. There's another man and woman who are staying in Jury's Hotel. It is OK getting your money back but it is costing people money to get here."
She added that she would be unable to come on Wednesday: "The day before Christmas Eve? No chance. Too busy."She added that she would be unable to come on Wednesday: "The day before Christmas Eve? No chance. Too busy."
However other revellers said they would take the opportunity of seeing Lulu et al on Wednesday night.However other revellers said they would take the opportunity of seeing Lulu et al on Wednesday night.