Three men in Cork have used the inclement weather conditions to their advantage - by building an igloo.

The ice house, which took over six hours to build, was constructed by students Colin O’Leary, Sean O’Sullivan and Aidan Buckley.

The trio spent last night sleeping in the igloo, sharing pictures to their social media page.

An igloo built by three students in Cork. 7/1/25

They said they won't be putting the property on the market, however, as they expect it to be melted by Friday.

It seems igloos are gaining popularity in Ireland as Amelia, Harry and Charlotte McKee (Age 11,9 and 5) have also made their own igloo in Kilkenny.

Amelia, Harry & Charlotte McKee  who made their own igloo in Kilkenny. 7/1/25

Despite the serious implications of the adverse weather – plenty of people have been having fun in the snow, with a 23-foot snowman built in Limerick over the past few days.

 

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A continuation of this cold weather is promised, as Met Eireann have issued a Status Orange low temperature and ice warning across most of Ireland from 8pm tonight.

All of Munster and Connacht along with Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath ,Wicklow, Cavan, and Monaghan can expect extreme cold with widespread severe frost, ice and lying snow.

An igloo built by three students in Cork. 7/1/25

The Orange warning is valid from 8pm tonight until 10am tomorrow morning.

A separate Status Orange low temperature and ice warning has been put in place for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster and Connacht from 6pm tomorrow, Wednesday, to 11am on Thursday morning.

Students Colin O’Leary, Sean O’Sullivan and Aidan Buckley inside their hand built igloo in Cork. 7/1/25