Heavy snow has caused travel disruption and cancellations in many parts of Ireland on Sunday amid unseasonably cold weather for March. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists were warned to take extra care as Met Éireann issued an orange weather alert for snow and ice for much of the east coast. The latest cold snap has been nicknamed the “Son of the Beast” and the “Beast from the East 2” after the “Beast from the East” brought Ireland to a standstill earlier this month with heavy snow and freezing temperatures. In heavy snow, use your fog lights, turn off your radio and open your window a fraction, so you can hear other traffic, especially at junctions. · Use dipped headlights at all times, and fog lights in heavy snow to ensure you are seen by other motorists (but don’t forget to turn them off afterwards).

Source: The Irish Times March 18, 2018 08:47 UTC