Climate Scientist and founder of Ireland's Weather Channel, Cathal Nolan, says temperatures next week could go as low as minus 12 degrees:

Trusted weather-watcher, Cathal Nolan, said "Darragh" is expected to hit Ireland tomorrow night and last into Saturday bringing heavy rainfall and very strong winds.

A status yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Cavan and Monaghan along with Leitrim and Donegal.

Temperatures are set to reach 24 degrees next week.

There could be slippery paths and cycleways due to an ice warning for the country.

Two to five centimetres of snowfall is expected and therefore, some disruption may be inevitable.

A status yellow fog warning will remain in place until 11am.

Although winds will weaken as storm Agnes approaches the border region, locals are advised that strong winds are still expected to cause disruption.