The Irish Coast Guard is urging members of the public to take care if out swimming as "freezing" temperatures continue with more wintry showers are on the way.
It comes as Met Eireann have issued three weather warnings for Dublin as the cold snap is set to last until at least Wednesday next week, with freezing fog, snow and ice warnings in effect until midday on Sunday. According to forecasters, the recent cold spell is due to an "Artic arimass" coming into Ireland's airspace.
Taking to social media, the Irish Coast Guard gave an important message to swimmers for the next few days. They said: "As winter has hit us this week, please take care swimming or venturing onto our waters. It’s cold outside and freezing in the water, be prepared and don’t take risks.
