Met eireann has issued a fresh warning

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow Wind Warning for Offaly with high winds on the way.

It has warned that southerly winds with average speeds of 50 to 65km/h and gusts of between 90 and 110 km/h will develop on Wednesday afternoon and continue through the night and into Thursday morning.

Meanwhile, wintry showers of hail, sleet and snow are expected to continue overnight tonight with snow accumulations of up to 4cm in places.