UPDATE: All Secondary Schools to remain closed in Waterford

Some schools around County Waterford have said they will remain closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6, as a result of the current cold snap that's gripping the country.

While it's likely most students and pupils across the county will welcome the news with glee, the decisions have been made with the best interests of everyone's health and safety at heart.

CBS Dungarvan issued a notice stating its intention to remain closed "to ensure the safety" of students and staff. However, the school plans to reopen on Tuesday, weather permitting.

Abbey Community College, in Ferrybank, also issued a notice of its intention to remain closed on Monday in the interest of health and safety of everyone and also in line with national guidelines from the Department of Education.

OTHER SCHOOLS THAT REMAIN CLOSED

Ballygunner National School; Ard Scoil na Déise; St Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas; Portlaw National School; Kill National School, St. Mary's NS, Ferrybank, Fenor NS, Educate Together Tramore, St. John's Dungarvan, Holy Cross NS, Tramore, Kilmacthomas Primary School Scoil an Bhaile Nua, Newtown, Kilmacthomas, Dunhill National School, Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh, Lismore, Ballymacarbry NS, touraneena NS, Ballyduff Lower NS, St John’s Special School, Dungarvan, Blackwater Community College, Lismore, Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore, Waterford College of Further Education, Dungarvan College, Seafield National School, Passage East NS, Gaelscoil Phort Lairge, Yeats College, Faithlegg NS, Scoil Lorcain, St. Angela's, Christ Church NS, Clonea Power NS, Knockmahon NS

CITY SCHOOLS CLOSED

Mount Sion Primary School will remain closed tomorrow (Monday). In a statement online, Principal Catherine Burke said: "Due to current weather conditions and in the interest of the health and safety of our school community, we will remain closed tomorrow, Monday, 6th January. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep you informed of any further updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any immediate concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us."

Presentation Primary School in Waterford city will also remain closed for students tomorrow amid the current weather conditions. Other city schools that will close tomorrow include; St John of God's NS, Ursuline Primary School, Waterford, St. Declan's Primary, Waterford, St. Paul's National School, Waterford, St. Stephen's NS, Waterpark National School, Waterford, St. Martin's Special School, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School,  Scoil Mhuire, Butlerstown NS

SECONDARY SCHOOLS CLOSED

All secondary schools in Waterford will be closed tomorrow (Monday).

This story will be updated as more schools announce plans to remain closed