Met Eireann move to allay fears over weekend snowfall distribution

Met Éireann is downplaying reports of major snowfall this weekend.

A cold snap is likely with wintry showers in many areas.

However, Met Éireann forecaster John Eagleton is not expecting any major disruption.

“There will be a lot of showers on the west coast, they will be what we call wintry showers - which some of them will be of snow. Particularly towards the north west - towards Donegal.”

“At this stage I don’t see it as a major snow event”, said Mr Eagleton.