Severe weather conditions continue to cause disruption

Severe weather has been causing widespread travel disruption across the country today, leading to cancelled flights and dangerous driving conditions.

Parts of Leinster and east Munster have been worst affected, but Met Éireann has forecast prolonged heavy snow showers throughout the country tonight.

Aer Lingus has cancelled all flights between Dublin, Cork and Belfast to and from London Heathrow. Flights to and from Gatwick have also been hit with long delays.

Anyone concerned about cancelled or delayed flights is being advised to check their airline’s website.