Army drafted in to clear snow and ice in north Cork and Limerick

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team has warned of avalanche risk

Cork County Council crews were working alongside the Defence Forces and external contractors, with a focus on areas worst affected by compacted snow and ice in North and North West Cork.

The army has been drafted in to clear snow and ice from roads in the worst affected areas of north Cork and Limerick as the authorities pledged on Thursday night to continue working to provide access to isolated rural areas.

But with another low-temperature warning in effect in 13 counties overnight, forecasters warned that the full effect of the thaw may not be felt in some areas until the weekend.