Largely dry and bright day ahead but cold tonight
Weather update from Met Éireann
Scattered showers will become more isolated this morning, leaving a bright and largely dry day with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees in a light to moderate west to northwest breeze.
Dry and chilly with clear spells and patches of mist and fog. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees in light winds or near calm conditions.
Any mist and fog will clear tomorrow morning to leave another generally dry day with spells of hazy sunshine. There is the chance of an isolated shower or two. Highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds, fresh at times in the southwest.
A dry start on Friday night with clear spells but cloud will thicken from the west overnight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing in western and southwestern counties towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees, coldest in the northeast, in light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Becoming generally unsettled with outbreaks of rain and drizzle this weekend. Remaining unsettled with rain and showers next week.
Becoming generally cloudy and wet on Saturday with outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards across the country. The rain will be most persistent in the west and southwest, with some dry spells in the east and northeast. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees in light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Cloudy on Saturday night with lingering patches of rain and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Easter Sunday is expected to be a dull day with patchy rain and drizzle in the morning. More persistent rain will push into western areas by afternoon, spreading eastwards across the country through the day. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds.
Monday will be a brighter day with some sunny spells. However, widespread showers will develop through the morning and afternoon, some of which may be heavy. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in moderate westerly winds.
Further outlook: Remaining unsettled for the rest of next week. A wet and potentially very windy day on Tuesday, with showers or spells of rain then for the rest of the week.