Cold snap continues to bite as temperatures plummet to almost -6C overnight 

Temperatures will get slightly warmer in the south on Thursday, reaching highs of 8C, with a largely dry day in store.

Sub-zero temperatures are set to continue over the coming days, with lows of nearly -6C recorded in parts of the country overnight.

The lowest temperature on Tuesday was found in Markree Castle, Co Sligo, with the mercury falling to -5.8C. 

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