05/02/2013

Drivers Urged To Take Extra Care On The Roads

Motorists have been urged to take extra care on the roads due to snowfall overnight.

On minor roads, ice and snow are causing major problems.

Cavan, Drogheda, Monaghon, Kells, Greystones, Navan and Kilkenny city have particularly been affected by heavy snow.

It will be very cold and windy today with frequent showers, according to Met Eireann.

Maximum temperatures will be between 6 and 9 degrees.

(CD/Gk)

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