Sunny spells forecast but Met Éireann predicts severe change ahead of weekend
It will be unsettled according to the national weather forecaster with rain and heavy showers on the way and possible thunderstorms and hail
While sunny spells have been predicted for Wednesday, things are set to take a turn for the worse on Thursday with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms and hail ahead of the weekend.
It is forecast to be unsettled up to the end the week and over the weekend with rain and showers, heavy at times.
On Thursday night there will be a mix of clear spells and showers, some of which may turn heavy. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in light to moderate southwest to west winds.
Showers will become widespread and heavy early on Friday, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds.
Showers will ease early on Friday night, leaving a good deal of dry weather for the east and north. However, a spell of rain will move into the south and west overnight. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees in light to moderate westerly or variable winds, fresh in the southwest.
Saturday is set to be cloudy with showery outbreaks of rain, becoming heavy in some areas. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees in moderate westerly winds.