M9/N7 'lethal'

Just for local information, the Diary has had a report from friends who have driven from Carlow to Dublin Airport that the M9 and N7 are 'lethal' because they were effectively untreated. On their journey they saw at least three cars on the M9 which had skidded into roadside drifts.

Slush and ice to Rathcoole. The M50 from the Red Cow interchange is described as a 'disgrace'. But with care all can get through.

At home, local temperatures in Kilcullen haven't even got up to freezing at this point. If you have to travel, the AA is emphasising that you do it during daylight hours, as the latest snow and the slush will freeze again and make things even worse.

Take it handy out there.



Meantime, the traditional Christmas Eve traffic congestion in Nolans, 'Ireland's Best Butcher Shop', has moved forward to today. The good news is that traffic management is going well, and those queuing can avail of coffee, Cadbury's Roses, and hot soup as they wait.