Snowstorms intensify across Ireland

As snowstorms intensify across the northern and eastern coasts of Ireland and slowly spread south, thousands more are expected to be caught up soon in a weather crisis that is already affecting millions.

Gardai are warning about hazardous driving conditions in Counties Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan, Laois, Tipperary, Roscommon, Carlow, Galway and Wicklow.