Met Eireann issues snow warning for entire country this weekend

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow snow-ice warning for Ireland this weekend.

The national forecaster said: "Scattered thundery showers of hail, sleet and snow are expected during the period."

They warned of "poor visibility, with slippery and icy conditions, will occur at times."

The warning is valid from 11pm on Saturday, March 9 until 6am on Monday, March 11.