Public urged to take ‘extra care’ as country braces for severe weather
The public has been urged to take extra care this weekend following warnings of a “multi-hazard weather event” due to hit Ireland on Saturday.
It comes as the Government’s national emergency co-ordination group (NECG) met on Saturday to prepare for the severe weather forecast across the country.
Taoiseach Simon Harris was also briefed by the emergency director about their plans.
Snow, ice, heavy rain and sleet are to sweep over the island of Ireland as temperatures continue to plummet.
A series of weather warnings will come into effect, with status orange snow and ice warnings issued for Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.
These warnings will be in effect from 5pm on Saturday until 5pm on Sunday.
A separate rain and snow warning has been issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford.
This warning comes into effect at 5pm on Saturday…
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