Temperatures plummeted towards -20 in many areas and the entire country became a winter wonderland.
We even had a white Christmas.
We’ve delved into the archives to bring some of the images from the time.
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Heavy snow causing problems across Northern Ireland with nearly 40 schools closed and some roads impassable. The scene in North Belfast's Waterworks as a blanket of snow covers the City.
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Weather stops play. All sports fixtures were called off due to the severe weather condition as we see from Ballyclare Rugby Club. INLT 50-014FP
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