To be blunt, the weather outlook for this week is pretty damn grim.
Cold and wet weather is due to hit the country this week, with a winter storm even predicted.
To wind first, and Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick are cautioned by a yellow wind warning. Wind speeds of 50 to 65km/h are expected, alongside gusts of 90 to 110km/h.
This warning's in place 'til Wednesday morning.
Status Yellow warning issued for wintry showers possibly leading to snow accumulations in parts of the country. Valid from 06:00 Tues 16 Jan to 03:00 Wed 17 Jan. Full details at the link below.https://t.co/9BeK3UcAwO
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 15, 2018
A status yellow snow-ice warning was issued earlier today too for Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath and Meath.
These weather warnings affect a whopping 21 counties and you can find out more details on the National forecasters website by clicking here.
Status Yellow wind warning for Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick. Valid from 21:00 Mon 15 Jan to 03:00 Wed 17 Jan.https://t.co/9BeK3UcAwO
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 15, 2018