Commuters that use the Maynooth, M3 Parkway and Sligo services will face disruption at the end of the month as maintenance is carried out.

Motorists have been warned of the dangers of freezing fog and black ice as the sub zero temperatures continue for another two nights.

Commuters were today warned to slow down to cope with roads affected by black ice.

FOR the most part they survived the whiteout but now it’s the black stuff that’s posing the biggest hazard for road users as the cold spell continues to cause trouble throughout the country.

Drivers were warned of black ice and freezing fog today as the country endured another night of sub-zero temperatures.

Public transport networks are running well this evening despite the adverse weather.

As another day of sub-zero temperatures begins, commuters are being faced long icy commutes and restricted transport services.

The new Dunboyne to Dublin commuter rail service is open to the public today.

Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will today become one of the first passengers on board the new Dunboyne M3 rail line.