'Showers of hail, sleet and snow' expected as Met Éireann issues winter weather advisory

Met Éireann has predicted temperatures to drop at the beginning of next week as an "Artic airflow becomes established".

Temperatures will drop to lows of -4C this weekend as Met Éireann issued a winter weather advisory for the entire country saying sleet and snow are expected.

The advisory, which came into effect at 2pm on Friday, will remain valid until next Thursday afternoon at 12pm.