TODAY

Dull and mostly breezy today with outbreaks of rain in the east and south, turning persistent and occasionally heavy.

Drier and milder across Atlantic counties but with limited sunny spells.

Top temperatures 12C to 17C; coolest in the east.

Northerly winds will be moderate to fresh in strength.

TONIGHT

Outbreaks of rain will continue overnight, mostly across the eastern half of Ireland.

Some further persistent falls are likely, especially along Irish Sea coasts.

Lowest temperatures 7C to 10C.

Northerly breezes will remain moderate occasionally fresh in strength.

Information supplied by Met Éireann