Warning as temperatures expected to plunge to -5C across Ireland

Spreading salt on the footpaths outside the Cork University Hospital, Cork after an ice weather warning was issued. Picture: Dan Linehan

A low-temperature warning was announced for Ireland on Monday, with parts of the country expected to experience a drop to -5C overnight and into Tuesday.

Met Éireann forecasts lingering frost, icy patches, and mist with the highest temperatures throughout the day between 2C and 6C.