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LAST UPDATE | 25 Feb 2020
A STATUS YELLOW snow/ice warning for the entire country has come into effect with Met Éireann forecasting wintry showers throughout the day.
The Status Yellow warning came into effect at 6am and will remain in place until 9am Wednesday.
This evening, the forecaster issued another Status Yellow snow-ice warning for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.
That warning is valid from 9am tomorrow until 12pm on Thursday afternoon.
The forecaster said there will be wintry showers, mainly of hail and sleet which will become increasingly widespread throughout the day leading to some icy patches.
Some snow accumulations will also occur throughout the day, Met Éireann said.
This afternoon, Met Éireann issued a separate Status Yellow wind warning for Clare, Cork and Kerry.
That took effect from 2pm today until 11pm tonight.
The forecaster said: “Northwest winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 60km/h with gusts of 90 to 100 km/h. Strongest gusts associated with showers.”
In marine warnings, a Status Yellow gale warning and a Status Yellow small craft warning remain in place.
AA Roadwatch is reminding motorists that it takes much longer to stop a vehicle when roads are icy and are advising motorists to reduce speed and keep further back from the driver in front.
“Avoid any harsh acceleration or braking, and allow extra time to fully de-ice your vehicle before setting out,” it warned.
Tonight is set to be very cold with clear spells and wintry showers. Temperatures will range between -2 to 1 degree.
Tomorrow will remain cold but bright with sunny spells. There will be some scattered showers with a continuing risk of snow showers, mainly over higher ground.
With reporting from Sean Murray
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RIP kevin we can learn a lot of t from you we should all support Lauralynn and the work they do for kids like kevin and there families Never met you kevin but you have touched me
What a lovely mum you are Mairead. That was so moving. I wish you and yours all the best.
Hats off to you Mairead and Chuck. He’s left a great legacy behind
Ah Mairead I’m in tears after that. Respect to you and Kevin.
What a very special family
Good piece. Great looking kid, all the best
Great piece Mairead. We remember & talk of Kevin often.
He looked so joyful
Beautiful piece Mairead. RIP Kevin.
Lovely piece Mairead from the heart. Know Kevin from Eithne. Hope Chuck and you get strength from Kevin to move on. Bless.
What a beautiful boy…A lovely photo.thank you for sharing Kevin with us…words escape me, my sadness for u all..Thankfully Lauralyn gave u many happy memories. Bless u all.
Beautifully written Mairead. Hugs to you and the family x
Beautiful Mairead, smiled with a tear in my eye reading this and remembering Kevvy D. X
Chuck and family a lovely tribute and a lasting legacy
A little angel be good little man
What a beautifully written piece. I would love to have met the little fella. I’m sure he would have stolen my heart. May you have peace and closure from your terrible loss. I’m very moved by the story of Wee Kevin.
Kevin could only inspire because he was a chip of the two auld blocks.
Jarleth, Mairead, and family, ordinary heroes, doing extraordinary things.
Loved the article Mairead, there’s a writer there lost in you.
Marty Daly
Thanks Chuck, Maireid and your lovely family for you generosity in sharing Kevin’s story and his smile with us. For many I am sure, it will offer inspiration and possibly comfort and to most of us a gentle reality check.
Lovely piece Mairead, full of joy and love
So very sad reading this Mairead & Chuck, remembering our meeting in 2004 & what a beautiful kind and supportive family you were to us when it was so badly needed and you still managed the strength to share it with us even though you probably should have been selfish and saved it for your own family. RIP beautiful Kevin will never forget that beautiful smile. Thinking of you & will call soon.
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