Passengers hoping to embark on transatlantic flights this morning face the prospect of delays at Dublin Airport as attempts are made to resume service following days of disruption caused by severe weather conditions.
Some transatlantic and regional services are still facing significant delays as a result of the weather and by the airport's closure for eight hours on Thursday.
Passengers are advised to contact their airline carrier for further information.
However, services other than regional and transatlantic flights are returning to normal service today.
Blizzard conditions caused the cancellation of more than 170 flights over the last two days. There were further delays yesterday due to impacted frost and slush on the aircraft parking area.
Aer Lingus cancelled four of its services and rerouted one. And Ryanair cancelled 35 flights in and out of the airport and diverted others to Shannon and Cork. Both airlines were critical of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).
AA Roadwatch has warned motorists that ice across the country is causing hazardous driving conditions with many roads rendered impassable in the north west. It has advised drivers to take extreme care and avoid travelling over high ground.
Roads in Counties Westmeath, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow are also experiencing frosty or icy conditions.
Further snow showers are expected over the weekend with ice and heavy frost expected overnight tonight.
Racing fixtures for the weekend at Naas and Leopardstown were cancelled due to snow. The IRFU has said it is almost certain the Ireland versus France match will go ahead at Croke Park, but it will examine the situation today.
