Met Eireann issue snow-ice warning

Met Eireann have issued two separate weather alerts, one for snow and ice, and one for low temperatures.

The warnings are valid from 11pm tonight through to 11am on Friday morning.

The national meteorological service have said tonight will turn very cold with frost early on.

"Overall it will be mostly dry with good clear spells but heavy showers will continue over the northwest and north with the risk of hail and some turning wintry on higher ground.

"Lowest temperatures falling to between zero and -3 degrees and winds will fall light leading to a widespread sharp to severe frost and icy roads."

Take care while driving.