Frost, snow and very low temperatures are expected next week.
Over 30 centimetres of snow could fall in places this weekend.
There's widespread frost and ice across the country this morning, with a nationwide status yellow low temperature and ice warning in place until 11 o'clock.
A weather advisory for sleet and snow will kick in at midnight.
Rhode's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel, says temperatures next week could go as low as minus 12 degrees:
31 Year Old Son Charged With Murdering Westmeath Mother
Mirjana Pap's body was discovered in Roscommon on Monday.
Significant Rise In Number Of Patients On Trolleys Around The Country.
Less than 20 people are on trolleys across hospitals in the midlands today.
Increase In Retrofitting Course Enrolements For The Fourth Year In A Row
There were over 6,000 enrolements recorded nationally last year.
Laois and Offaly Fall Under Status Orange Snow and Ice Warning
A Status Orange alert is going to be in place for six counties.
Rise Of New Homes Completed Across Midlands
The new statistics come from the CSO'S year in numbers report.
New Education Guide Advises Parents On Dealing With Masculinity Influencers
It will help parents to address the problem.
More People In Westmeath Could Be Detecting Cancer Due To Screenings
LARCC Westmeath has seen rising numbers of newpeople requiring their services over the last year.
Midlands Homelessness Continues To Rise
Half of those currently homeless in the Midlands fall into the 25-44 age bracket.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Of Westmeath Woman
Westmeath Gardaí say a man in his 30s is being detained at a Garda station in the region.
Vaping Is Affecting Musicians At Parties And Events
No regulations around vapes mean people are using them in enclosed spaces.
Appeal Filed To ABP On Major Development In Offaly
The project includes a convenience retailer and pharmacy.
Midlands Prison Operating At 110% Capacity
Both prisons in the region are currently over their bed capacity.
Over 260 Items Smuggled Into Midlands Prisons Last Year
47 of the items smuggled into Midlands Prison were weapons.
Mullingar Pharmacist Says Dry January Benefits Physical And Mental Health
The challenge has become more popular in recent years.
Fresh Appeal Issued For Information On Midlands Woman Missing For 31 Years
Imelda Keenan was last seen on this day in 1994 in Waterford.
Faster Upskilling Of Teachers Could Help Recruitment Crisis-TUI
Maths and Irish are the subjects with the biggest shortage of qualified teachers.
Snow Could Fall In Midlands As Temperatures Set To Drop To -3 Degrees
The warning is in effect until 11 o'clock tomorrow morning.
EV Sales In Midlands Continued To Decrease In 2024
The biggest drop in sales was in Offaly at almost 30%.
Gardaí Investigating Robbery And Assault In Laois
The incident happened yesterday evening.
Assassinations And Celebrity Pregnancies Among Predictions For 2025
An almanac, started by an Offaly man over 200 years ago, is making the calls for the coming year.
