WEATHER ALERT: Cold snap on the way for Ireland with temperatures set to plummet

The latest weather models continue to show a cold snap with cold air plunging down from the north next week, according to forecaster Alan O'Reilly. 

However, he added: "Details still a little uncertain and take any snow forecasts with a large pinch of salt for now.

"This isn’t a Beast from the East it is a cold northerly that we can often see in winter and it’s just a little this year.

"March of many weathers could certainly live up to its name.

"Interesting run of weather models underway with risk of much cooler air next week.

"The latest charts rolling out show more support for a cold snap next week. Still subject to change and details uncertain but cold looking likely.

"Keep an eye out for updates and don’t start worrying about snow, too far out yet to even think about any chances of snow."