WEATHER: Today's (April 17) forecast for Ireland

According to Met Éireann's weather forecast, it will be mostly cloudy across the country early this morning but low cloud, mist and fog will break up through the morning leaving another pleasant day of sunny spells, while a scattering of showers will also develop, mostly during the afternoon hours.

Highest temperatures of 13 to 18 degrees, best in the midwest away from onshore breezes along southern and eastern coasts in light to moderate southeast breezes.

Dry with clear spells early tonight, in light southeast breezes, mist and fog will set in, turning dense in parts.

Low cloud will also increase along coastal counties where patchy drizzle may develop at times locally.

Lowest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees, but potentially a little cooler where clear spells persist.