Heavy hail showers were reported around the time each of today’s incidents occurred.

Businessman Jeffrey Stokes, his wife and two sons are being pursued at the Commercial Court for €14.7m summary judgement orders arising from loans and guarantees.

Motorists are being warned to take extreme care if driving in the Wicklow Mountains tonight, following a number of minor road accidents due to snow.

A 23-year-old man has died following a motorcycle accident at Stepaside in Dublin.

The number of deaths on Irish roads continues to rise without sign of slowing.