Ireland is braced for an onslaught of more wintry weather after Met Eireann forecast an ominous change in conditions.
The country will enjoy a short break from the cold over the coming days before chilly Arctic winds bring subzero temperatures and wintry downpours later in the week.
In its latest weather overview, the national forecaster said: “Unsettled with wet and blustery conditions, milder overall, but there is the potential for colder chillier conditions at times later in the week.”