LIVE: Orange low temperature warning comes into effect as -8C expected in parts

Kamil and Jadwiga clear their dive of snow at the home in Charleville, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

A status orange low-temperature/ice warning, issued by Met Éireann for 22 counties, has come into effect as temperatures are forecast to drop to as low as -8C on Tuesday night. 

The Arctic conditions are expected to last until Friday, with daytime temperatures struggling to rise above freezing.