Black ice
Gardaí in Kilkenny have issued a black ice alert following freezing conditions overnight.
"Conditions are perfect for these most hazardous of road conditions. With temperatures hovering at around 1 degree with a slow thaw over a heavy freeze. Remember braking distances can increase up to 1,000 % in ice. Slow and steady, high gear, low speed, gentle steering and braking and keep a distance in affected areas," a spokesperson said.
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