A red weather warning remains in place until 6pm tomorrow, Friday for Munster and Leinster. The red weather alert issued by Met Eireann is in place in Munster and Leinster, covering the south and east of the country, until midday on Friday. "The risk of life and limb presented by severe weather conditions should not be underestimated by anyone," he said. Earlier: Peter McVerry Trust opens additional emergency bedsPeter McVerry Trust has extended the capacity of its Extreme Cold Weather Emergency Accommodation facilities to 173 beds. Earlier: Status Red warning issued nationwideA nationwide status red weather warning has been issued for the whole country.

Source: Evening echo March 01, 2018 13:18 UTC