Storm Rachel washes away the snow — for now

In typical January fashion, the rain has arrived to wash away the snow, the snowmen, and the winter wonderland hopes of many schoolchildren — for now.

According to Met Éireann, the cold snap is to continue well into next week, with the prospect of more snow on Monday and Tuesday.

But for now, counties across Ireland are busy contending with Rachel — the storm is set to ravage the country until later today.