Ireland enjoyed a brief reprieve from bone-chilling temperatures, but it was short lived as more wintry weather is forecast to return within hours.
Met Eireann has issued a 16-hour weather warning for snow and ice, saying: “Wintry showers will lead to icy conditions in some areas on Monday night and on Tuesday morning. Potential Impacts include hazardous road conditions and slippery paths.”
The Status Yellow alert is in place from 8pm Monday until 12 noon Tuesday and affects Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath.
