By Ireland is facing a sharp cold spell this week.
Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for frost, ice and freezing temperatures.
Early mornings are the most dangerous time for travel.
Roads, paths and school grounds are icy.
This has raised safety concerns for parents and schools.
Met Éireann Weather Warning Explained
Met Éireann has placed several counties under Status Yellow weather warnings.
The warning covers frost, ice and very low temperatures.
Temperatures dropped below zero overnight.
Ice is slow to melt during daylight hours.
Drivers and pedestrians should take care.
Schools Closed Due to Weather Conditions
Some schools across Ireland are closed or opening late today.
Others are monitoring conditions hour by hour.
Closures depend on:
- Road safety near schools
- Ice on footpaths
- Local transport conditions
Parents should check school texts, apps or emails.
School Closures in Dublin
School closures in Dublin remain local decisions.
Many areas reported black ice early this morning.
Some Dublin schools delayed opening times.
Others remained closed due to unsafe access roads.
Check updates before leaving home.
Dublin Weather Today
Weather Dublin remains cold and dry.
Frost is widespread during early hours.
- Icy roads before mid-morning
- Slow traffic on side streets
- Very low morning temperatures
Extra caution is advised for school runs.
Weather Cork Update
Weather Cork is also affected by the cold snap.
Met Éireann issued ice and frost warnings for the county.
Some schools in Cork delayed opening.
Rural roads are the most affected.
Temperatures remain near freezing for much of the day.
Galway and Regional Weather
Cold air also affects western counties.
Galway weather includes icy surfaces and freezing mornings.
Local stations like Galway Bay FM and Ocean FM are sharing updates.
Travel warnings remain in place.
What Parents Should Do Now
Stay updated through official channels.
Avoid early travel when ice is worst.
- Check Met Éireann warnings
- Follow local radio updates
- Confirm school status before travel
- Safety comes first.
Trusted Weather Sources
For accurate updates, follow:
- Met Éireann official website
- Local radio stations like Ocean FM
- Galway Bay FM weather bulletins
- National news outlets
Avoid social media rumours.
