The gardai have issued a stern warning to motorists to take extra care now that the weather has taken a turn for the South.
Temperatures plummeted from Thursday onward, and the coming week will have ground temperature of freezing once again.
Driving conditions become treacherous in such conditions and gardai have asked motorists to leave for the destinations early, make sure their cars are in good condition by being road worthy with proper oil and air pressure.
Lastly they say that the message is stern by clear, and that is to all motorists; just SLOW DOWN in freezing inclement weather.