Today

Early this morning, persistent or heavy rain will continue in Ulster, Connacht and west Munster.

Drier to the east and south.

Today, rain will linger in north Ulster.

Showery rain will spread eastwards with bright spells and scattered showers following.

Highest temperatures of 4 degrees in Ulster to 10 degrees in the south with mostly fresh, gusty northwest winds, but strong in the northwest.

Tonight

Tonight will be blustery or windy.

Rain will continue in north Ulster and will clear eastwards later in the night.

Clear spells and scattered showers for most areas, heaviest and most frequent in the west and north.

Lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees with fresh, gusty west to northwest winds, strong on coasts.

Information supplied by Met Éireann

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