Today

Rain over Munster and Leinster becoming more widespread this morning, but holding mostly dry in the northwest.

The rain will be heaviest in eastern and southern coastal counties, with some poor driving conditions.

Cold and breezy - top temperatures just 9 to 12 C., and feeling cooler in the moderate to fresh and gusty northeasterly wind.

Tonight

Some showery rain overnight, mainly in northern and eastern coastal areas, but dry spells also.

Lowest temperatures 4 to 6 C., in moderate northeast to northerly breezes.