BREAKING: Met Éireann issues Status Yellow Weather Warning for Kildare
Hazardous travelling conditions and animal welfare issues are a risk
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Warning for freezing fog and icy patches which will sweep the country.
Very cold weather has been forecast overnight and early Monday morning with the danger of icy patches.
Some freezing fog patches can be expected locally also, according to the national forecaster.
The weather conditions will make travelling conditions difficult.
The plunging temperatures will also present animal welfare issues.
The cold blast is expected to last until Friday with mainly dry conditions, however, current indications suggest that it will turn more unsettled and milder next weekend.
The warnings issued this Sunday will remain in place until 11am on Monday.
Arctic Air
Forecasters added in a general Weather Advisory: "Arctic air will bring winter hazards this coming week.
"Sharp to severe frosts expected with icy stretches on roads and pavements.
"Some sleet or snow will occur at times too, mostly for northern areas, and especially for hills."