Yellow snow and ice warning begins across the region

The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management is urging people to check on their vulnerable neighbours and family members.

The country is under a number of status orange and yellow snow and ice warnings from this evening, bringing sleet, snow and icy rain.

Farmers are advised to take all precautions when working alone, while we're all being asked to monitor the Met Eireann website.

Taoiseach Simon Harris met with emergency teams this morning.