Stark warning of further winter disruption

Thousands of travellers are set to have their travel plans disrupted this weekend as hazardous weather conditions have caused travel disruption across Ireland and Britain.

Snowfall of up to 10cm has been forecast in some areas, with gale force winds, heavy rain, flooding, sleet, and plunging temperatures predicted to upset travel plans.

Several flights in and out of Ireland were cancelled, Dart services in Dublin have been axed and bus services in some remote areas and higher ground have been diverted or delayed.