Bright and sunny day in Kildare but temps could plunge to - 5 tonight

This morning will be cold across Leinster with a sharp frost, patches of mist or fog and icy stretches.

Met Eireann said these conditions will clear slowly and may linger in places.

Otherwise today will be dry with bright or sunny spells with highest temperatures of just 2 to 4 degrees.

However temperatures will plunge tonight as it will be very cold and dry with a widespread severe frost.

Patches of mist and fog and some icy stretches will be common with lowest temperatures of -1 to -5 degrees.

A Status Yellow - Ice warning for Ireland today continues until 12 noon. 

Forecasters said: "Icy stretches are likely on Sunday night and Monday morning. Hazardous travelling conditions are expected, especially on untreated roads and footpaths. Some patches of freezing fog are also possible."