Carrigallen in county Leitrim is one of the worst hit areas in the region with over 2,000 customers without power.

We are receiving a reports of a number school closures this morning. The blog will be updated as the morning develops.

Met Éireann says there's the potential for icy stretches on untreated roads and poor visibility this morning.

Similar changes have been suggested in the UK and Minister for Education Norma Foley brought the issue up last year.

In a Belgian court yesterday, former European parliamentary assistant Diarmuid Hayes admitted to hacking the Twitter account of Midlands-North West MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan.

AMC Developments limited applied to Longford County Council in July for the construction of 42 new homes.

It aims to boost employment and tourism and encourage people to live and work there.

Eir also confirmed that they are currently conducting a thorough review of this case to understand the delays and how they can improve.