A number of schools have closed on Monday as snow and ice swept over the country on Sunday night and Monday morning. Motorists have been warned about dangerous conditions as icy roads have been reported in parts of the west, northwest and northeast. A status yellow weather warning for snow and ice expired at 8am on Monday, but further accumulations of snow are expected to fall. A second status yellow weather warning is in place for the entire country, forecasting wet and windy weather and a risk of thundery downpours. AA Roadwatch has advised drivers to slow down and remember that stopping distances are up to ten times longer on icy roads.

Source: The Irish Times February 12, 2018 07:18 UTC