A weather warning remains in place for parts of the country today

Road users are being urged to take extreme care

Met Eireann is predicting heavy rainfall and unsettled conditions with parts of the country experiencing sleet and snow and temperatures dropping below freezing .

Conditions will ease as the day goes on but motorists are being reminded that surface water may still be an issue on the roads.

Lisa O'Donnell from AA Roadwatch says conditions are very poor.

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