Clare people are being urged to offer reassurance to older neighbours amid the hazardous conditions forecast this week.
A nationwide status yellow ice warning is due to expire at 11am, but with temperatures set to plummet to – 5 degrees tonight, a cold weather advisory remains in place for the week.
Almost 1 in 20 people in Clare are over the age of 65 and living alone, and Met Eireann is warning difficult travelling conditions and low temperature issues for vulnerable people will persist.
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Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney is encouraging those who need help to reach out.
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