Orange warnings for Cork, Kerry and nine other counties ahead of 'multi-weather hazard event'

A separate status orange rain and snow warning has also been issued for Cork and Kerry from 5pm on Saturday

Freezing weather conditions in Wicklow on Friday. morning. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Met Éireann has warned of a "multi-hazard weather event" set to hit Ireland this weekend, with the possibility that schools may remain closed on Monday.

Status orange snow and ice warnings have been issued for eight counties: Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary.