A status orange warning for fog has come into effect for most counties.

Gardaí have issued a message to all living in areas where an Orange level weather warning is in place saying they should be extremely cautious when travelling and avoid unnecessary journeys.

Snow and ice warnings across the country remain in place for the weekend.

The Government's emergency taskforce is warning that more homes and businesses will be flooded by the end of the day.

A distinctly orange tinge will infiltrate Cork’s rebel red hue at the end of the month when more than 1,000 cyclists wearing the distinctive bright tee-shirts arrive in the city during the annual Round Ireland Cycle Against Suicide campaign.