Snow and Ice Warning issued by Met Eireann
ABOVE: Jockeys riding out horses in the Curragh during heavy snow last March
Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Warning for Snow and Ice.
Up to 2cm of snow is expected nationally.
Forecasters said icy and slippery conditions are expected due to accumulation of ice and snow on untreated surfaces.
The national Weather Warning - issued at 11am this morning - is in place from 9pm today [Monday] until 7pm tomorrow [Tuesday].
Previously Reported
Incidentally, KildareNow reported almost two weeks ago (on January 10) that snow was on the way at the end of the month when we quoted a long-range forecast by Irish Weather Online:
Snow showers
After issuing today's Yellow Weather Warning for Snow and Ice, Met Eireann forecasters added: "Scattered sleet and snow showers most frequent across Ulster and Connacht will occur but some showers penetrating into Central and Eastern areas at times with the odd flurry further south.
"Accumulations generally 1-2cm are expected.
"Wintry showers will become confined to northern areas by late evening."
READ MORE: SEE PHOTOS FROM 'THE BIG SNOW' LAST YEAR