Motorists advised to take extra caution as wintry conditions persist

Motorists are being advised to take extra caution on the roads tonight as the wintry conditions continue.

Snow and heavy rain has made many roads around the country hazardous particularly in parts of Leinster, Ulster and Connacht.

Gardaí say there have been a number of minor traffic incidences in Bray in Co. Wicklow due to heavy surface water on both sides of the N11 between Bray North and Fissure.

Brian Farrell of the Road Safety Authority has this advice for anyone out driving: