A number of Longford schools closed due to snowfall and dangerous road conditions

The snowfall overnight and dangerous road conditions, particularly across north Longford, has led to the closure of a number of schools.

Also read: Met Éireann warns of treacherous weather with snow and temperatures dropping like a stone

The following schools have announced that they are closed today, Wednesday, January 30;

* Cnoc Mhuire, Granard
* Ardscoil Phádraig, Granard
* Moyne Community School
* St Patrick's NS, Ballinamuck
* St Columba's NS, Mullinalaghta 
* St Colmcille's NS, Aughnacliffe
* Fermoyle NS

Also read: Many of Longford's secondary roads are impassable this morning