Temperatures plummet in the Premier County

A Status Yellow Low Temperature Warning has been issued for Tipperary and the rest of Munster.

The latest cold snap saw temperatures falling as low as minus five degrees overnight.

The warning remains in place until midday today – while most main routes have been gritted caution is advised for motorists this morning.

Barry Aldworth of AA Ireland says motorists heading out today should leave extra time for journeys.