Snow blankets parts of Ireland as Met Éireann issues nationwide ice warning

Conditions at the International Protection Office on Friday as tents collapse under snow and water. Picture: Irish Refugee Council

A nationwide status yellow ice warning has been issued by Met Éireann with sub-zero temperatures expected on Friday night.

The warning will come into effect at 9pm on Friday with Met Éireann saying it will be "cold tonight with ice on untreated surfaces leading to hazardous travelling conditions". The warning will be lifted at 9am on Saturday.