The 2021/2022 ‘Be Winter Ready’ Campaign launched on 17 November 2021. This page provides a number of sources for up-to-date information on transport services and roads during severe weather.

For more information on planning for winter and updates during severe weather, you can follow the Office of Emergency Planning on Twitter: OEP (@emergencyIE)

You can find information on the campaign at the Be Winter Ready website. The website has advice and information on how to prepare for winter;- and includes a number of targeted leaflets on themes such as flooding, farming, health and road safety.

Met Éireann app – available from itunes app store and google play

The app now includes push notifications for all weather warnings

Transport operators provide regular updates on their services via social media, particularly during severe weather events. Details related to public transport operators are listed below.

Please be aware that during severe weather events real time information may not always be available. Check your operator’s social media or website for the most up to date information.

Phone – 1850 836 611 (From outside Republic of Ireland +353 1 836 6111 ) Mon – Fri, 07.00 to 1900 and Sat – Sun (& Public Holidays) 08.00 to 18.00. During periods of severe weather, the telephone line hours of operation may be extended.

Phone – (01) 8734222, open Mon – Fri 07:00 to 19:00, and Sat – Sun and public holidays 08:00 to 18:00. During periods of severe weather, the telephone line hours of operation may be extended.

Phone Customer Queries – 0818 804071 Mon–Fri 07.00 – 19.00, Sat – Sun & Public Holidays: 08.00 – 18.00. During periods of severe weather, the telephone line hours of operation may be extended.

Web Local link

Contact your closest TFI Local Link office for information on services available in your area.

TFI Local Link offices operate Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and operate all year round except for Public Holidays. Local Link offices can be contacted by phone, email or drop-in service within office hours. During periods of severe weather, the telephone line hours of operation may be extended.

Phone – 1850 366 222(From outside Republic of Ireland – 0818-8366222) open Mon-Fri 07:00 – 19.00 (excluding public holidays), Sat – Sun (including Bank Holidays) 08:00 – 18:00.

During periods of severe weather, the telephone line hours may be extended.

Phone – Lo Call 1850 300 604 or 01 4614911 (From Outside Republic of Ireland – +353 1 4614911)

Mon-Fri 07.00 – 19.00, Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 08.00 – 18.00. During periods of severe weather, the telephone line hours may be extended.

Note Each airport advises that during severe weather those intending to fly should check flight status information directly with their airlines before travelling to the airport.

Contact details for airlines – Airlines flying from Terminal 1 and 2

Contact details Airlines and Tour Operators

Phone – 00353 (0)61 712000 (General enquiries)

Phone – 00353 94 9368100 (General Enquiries)

Phone – +353 (0) 66 9764644 (General enquiries)

Phone – +353 (0) 74 9548284 / +353 (0) 74 9548232 (General enquiries)

Note: During severe weather those intending on travel by Ferry should check sailing status information directly with their Ferry operator before travelling to the port of departure

Phone Customer contact centre 0818 300 400 – Mon – Fri 08.00-19.00, Sat 08.00 -16.00

Phone – Customer Services 01 907 5477

Phone – 021 427 7801 Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:30

Twitter https://twitter.com/tiitraffic

An Garda Síochána Twitter Updates (@GardaTraffic)

Local authorities can provide details of the priority roads in your county to be salted in the event of ice or snow. Phone and email contact details for your local authorities are available on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage website. A number of local authorities are now using free alert services to keep the public updated on disruptions in their area. The alerts can cover issues such as flooding, road closures, and water supply disruptions.

The Road Safety Authority provides information and advice on road safety during severe weather. Advice on driving in snow, on wet roads, flooded roads and in icy conditions, is provided in a number of short videos on the Severe Weather Advice area of their website.