Temperatures to plunge to -2C with snow and ice warning issued for entire country

Met Éireann has warned of 'blustery showers of hail, sleet and snow' with icy stretches on untreated surfaces leading to hazardous driving conditions.

Temperatures will plunge to below freezing on Wednesday night with a snow and ice warning being issued for the entire country.

Met Éireann has warned of "blustery squally showers of hail, sleet and snow" with icy stretches on untreated surfaces that will lead to "hazardous driving condition"s on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.