Photograph: Niall Carson/PA WireSchools and childcare facilities in parts of the country will stay closed or open late on Monday as icy conditions persist and regional snow and sleet warnings remain in place. All parts of the country are to remain extremely cold into Tuesday but the north west and north are most at risk of wintry showers. Many schools in Northern Ireland will also stay closed. Those same winds will bring rain to most parts on Tuesday, with some heavy falls in the south and southwest. As temperatures rise closer to normal levels later in the week, other challenging conditions are expected to develop.

Source: The Irish Times January 05, 2026 06:47 UTC