Parts of the country could dip to as low as -11 as a status orange low temperature and ice warning is in effect tonight - it will be 'bitterly cold' across Ireland throughout the evening

The national forecaster has extended their Status Orange low temperature and ice warning for several counties as another night of extremely low temperatures has been forecast

Ireland has been dealing with snow, sleet, ice, frost and incredibly low temperatures for the past week, but the country’s weather forecast is about to change for the better

A status yellow low temperature and ice warning will remain in place for the entire country until lunchtime on Friday.