Met Eireann is forecasting up to ten centimetres of snow in some parts of the country tonight.

Motorists are being advised to drive with extreme care this evening, as Met Eireann is forecasting up to ten centimetres of snow in some parts.

Motorists are being reminded today that traffic restrictions will be in place as thousands travel to Malahide Castle in Dublin later for the Prince concert.

The first fatal road collision of 2011 has claimed the lives of two people, both believed to be in their 20s.