Gardaí are urging motorists to continue to drive with extreme caution overnight.

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.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for icy conditions in Connacht, Cavan and Monaghan, with rain turning from sleet to snow between 2am and 6pm tomorrow.

Meteorologist Cathal Nolan says temperatures over the past week were well below average for the time of year.

People are being asked to keep an eye on vulnerable and elderly neighbours.

The weather this week will be very changeable ranging from 12 degrees back down to -3 degrees at times during the nights

A yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for the entire country, to run from 3am to 11pm tomorrow