Careful out there folks.
The arrival of snow is a rare and wonderful thing in Ireland and there was plenty of excitement in the parts of the country that experienced the first snowfall of 2015 yesterday and last night.
From a practical point of view, however, it’s far from ideal and the white stuff, as well as the freezing temperatures, has had an effect on roads and on public transport services throughout Ireland overnight.
Iarnrod Eireann have already served notice of at least one cancellation and a number of delays this morning.
05:55 Tralee Cork cancelled due to heavy snow fall. All other services operating at present
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 14, 2015
05:45 Sligo Connolly will terminate at Carrick on Shannon due to a weather related mechanical fault
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 14, 2015
06:20 Galway Limk & 06:30 Galway Heuston currently delayed at Athenry due to a points problem. Update to follow
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) January 14, 2015
AA Roadwatch, meanwhile, have also warned of icy roads and dangerous conditions on routes across the country.
WICKLOW: Very icy roads around Wicklow Town. Gardai advise caution on the N81, particularly between Whitestown & Blessington due to snow.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 14, 2015
TIPP:In Roscrea, Dublin Rd closed btwn Swimming Pool & near Dub Rd R/A due to an incident. Snow/ice a problem around Nenagh/Roscrea/Thurles.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 14, 2015
KILKENNY: Dangerous conditions in the north of the county. Extreme care needed on Freshford/Urlingford Rd due to ice. http://t.co/qvBPcgPvrc
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 14, 2015
DONEGAL: Extreme caution advised around the county particularly Barnesmore Gap/Ballyshannon. See aaroadwatch.ie for more Donegal conditions.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 14, 2015
ROSCOMMON: Poor road conditions, particularly around Boyle and Castlerea. Gardai advise avoiding N55 between Ballymahon & Edgeworthstown.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 14, 2015
WESTMEATH: Compacted snow has resulted in v slippery rds in Mullingar. N4 particularly affected btwn J10 Kinnegad East & J17 Mullingar West.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 14, 2015
If you do have to get behind the wheel this morning, make sure to proceed with extreme caution and if you’re taking public transport, it’s worth checking with the relevant service provider to ensure that there are no disruptions before you travel.
Stay safe guys.
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