At 10:33 AM on 5 January, Met Éireann widened its Status-Yellow low-temperature/ice warning to include 22 counties, among them Clare, as mercury readings hovered between –1 °C and –3 °C. The alert remains in place until 09:00 on 6 January and warns of sharp frost, black ice and hazardous visibility.
Clare County Council has urged motorists to reconsider non-essential journeys after multiple minor collisions on untreated rural routes. Bus Éireann said diversions may be implemented on hilly sections of the N67 and R460 if conditions worsen. For companies operating shuttle services to the Shannon Free Zone, contingency plans now include staggered start times and remote-working options.
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Although Shannon Airport remains fully operational, authorities have positioned snowploughs on standby, and airlines have asked passengers to arrive early in case of de-icing queues. HR teams with relocating staff are advising taxi transfers instead of self-drive car rentals for arrivals unfamiliar with Irish winter roads.
Met Éireann forecasts a temporary thaw on Tuesday, but another cold front could move in mid-week, meaning travel managers should continue monitoring local advisories.
Clare County Council has urged motorists to reconsider non-essential journeys after multiple minor collisions on untreated rural routes. Bus Éireann said diversions may be implemented on hilly sections of the N67 and R460 if conditions worsen. For companies operating shuttle services to the Shannon Free Zone, contingency plans now include staggered start times and remote-working options.
For those whose travel plans may shift at short notice, VisaHQ’s Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) can streamline any related visa or permit adjustments, offering quick online applications and live status updates—particularly useful when weather disruptions force itinerary changes or extend stays unexpectedly.
Although Shannon Airport remains fully operational, authorities have positioned snowploughs on standby, and airlines have asked passengers to arrive early in case of de-icing queues. HR teams with relocating staff are advising taxi transfers instead of self-drive car rentals for arrivals unfamiliar with Irish winter roads.
Met Éireann forecasts a temporary thaw on Tuesday, but another cold front could move in mid-week, meaning travel managers should continue monitoring local advisories.
