It will be a cold and frosty weekend as temperatures plummet with a risk of hail, sleet and possibly a little snow on high ground.

Gardaí are planning a major clampdown on speeding this weekend in a bid to reduce the amount of fatalities on the roads during the lethal summer period.

While the predicted hurricane conditions did not materialise yesterday, heavy rain and gale-force winds left a number of roads around the country impassable for a time due to flooding.

AA Ireland is to recruit 40 new staff at its Dublin headquarters.

SNOW and subzero conditions are expected to return in the coming days, but they will not be as severe or prolonged as over the holiday period.

THE AA was receiving a call-out to stricken drivers every 30 seconds at one point yesterday as commuters fought through sub-zero temperatures to get to school or work.

WITH wet and windy weather expected to continue for the rest of the week AA Roadwatch is urging motorists to take extra care.