Met Éireann has issued a nationwide ice warning.

The forecaster is warning of icy stretches leading to hazardous travelling conditions.

Wintry showers will continue with freezing rain possible in the southwest. Freezing fog will also be present in patches.

The warning will come into effect from 7 pm this evening to noon tomorrow.

With wintery showers overnight, there have been some reports of road traffic accidents in the county this morning.