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Sneachta! Ireland is a wonderland (and there’s more snow on the way)

Published 12:13 10 Dec 2017 GMT

Updated 12:22 10 Dec 2017 GMT

Gillian Fitzpatrick
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Met Eireann issued another two status orange weather warnings on Sunday morning - meaning Ireland is in for yet more snow and frost.

And undoubtedly, the likes of icy roads and slippery paths can be a real danger. https://twitter.com/MrNiallMcGarry/status/939804796315463680 However, for those able to stay put - Ireland woke up to a gorgeous winter wonderland, with many welcoming the festive-worthy conditions. https://twitter.com/RoisinNiEadhra/status/939827423964815361
Those in the likes of Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Tipperary have been treated to a white blanket of snow - with plenty of folk sharing their stunning snaps online. https://twitter.com/cuttingglobe/status/939825324510113796
One man, Tyler Collins, furthermore posted an adorable video of his family, saying the cold conditions "opens up new worlds for me and my wheelchair-bound daughter". https://twitter.com/tylerc0llins/status/939556446584365057
His young daughter has spina bifida, and Tyler furthermore commented that the little one was in "her absolute element" in the snow. Meanwhile, even if you haven't been hit by wintry showers just yet - Met Eireann says that further snow will arrive in Ireland at 3pm and 6pm on Sunday. https://twitter.com/MetEireann/status/939816171750256640 As for those wondering if work, college, and school will go ahead as planned on Monday, it's worth noting that road and path conditions could become be treacherous by then. https://twitter.com/KissanesGroup/status/939808411574784001 Met Eireann warned that Sunday will be a "mostly clear night with severe frost, ice and lying snow leading to very hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths". Temperature will also fall to a brutal minus 8C, with the coldest conditions in the midlands.

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