Today

Mainly dry and bright today with good sunshine at times and just the occasional shower.

Cloud will increase in the southwest of the country during the day with outbreaks of rain to follow later.

Highs of 15 to 18 degrees in light breezes.

Tonight

Outbreaks of rain will develop more widely across western counties overnight but the eastern half of Ireland will remain largely dry.

Lows of 7 to 11 degrees in light southerly winds.