Snow and Ice warning for Co Kildare

A Snow and Ice Warning has been issued for Co Kildare and neighbouring counties.

Issuing the Status Yellow Alert, Met Eireann said that for a time on Thursday and Thursday night, there will be falls of up to 3 cm of snow, especially on high ground, but small amounts at lower levels also.

The Warning also applies to Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.

The Alert applies for between 7am and 4pm.

Rain will soon follow, clearing any snow.