Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange warning for snow and ice effective for counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, and Galway, with heavy snowfall expected overnight. Additional warnings are in place for counties Cork and Waterford, while a Status Yellow warning for low temperatures extends nationwide. Authorities advise caution due to hazardous travel conditions, and preparations are underway in airports and local councils to mitigate impacts. Forecasts suggest potential for a named storm this weekend, with a significant drop in temperatures leading to difficult conditions.

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