Ireland is in for below-freezing temperatures next week as forecasts show a major drop on the way — predicted to head as low as –12°C in some counties. Met Éireann’s forecast for the week ahead says it is due to be “very cold” in the second week of December; however, rainfall amounts are due to be below average. There will be many clear spells tonight, with isolated showers continuing in the east of the country. Lowest temperatures will range from –1 to +4 degrees with frost expected. Things are due to stay dry in many areas with sunny spells, and...