Yellow rain and snow warning in place for eight counties as temperatures drop to -4C overnight

Met Éireann says rain turning to sleet or snow and - together with strengthening winds - will cause difficult travel conditions and poor visibility. File Picture

A status yellow rain and snow warning is now in place for eight counties following a bitterly cold night which saw temperatures plunge to -4C. 

The warning, which affects Cavan, Donegal, all of Connacht, and Longford, will remain in place until midnight on Sunday.