Forecasters are warning of heavy rain and gale force winds this weekend.

Snow fell on many parts of the country today as a late winter chill began to bite.

At least 43 people are dead as heavy storms continue to sweep through Europe today.

Ireland is officially getting warmer.

THE south of the country is set to be lashed by severe storms today and tomorrow as the country experiences the worst bout of bad weather so far this year.

Met Eireann has said that the eastern region of the country can expect further rainfall throughout this afternoon and evening.