Ireland is to be briefly plunged into colder temperatures after a week of warm and largely dry weather - but one weather expert is predicting the return of warmer climes soon after.
Rain has replaced the glorious sunshine enjoyed in many parts during the week with heavy showers to continue on Saturday with temperatures falling to as low as 3 degrees in some areas.
Frosty nights will return over the weekend too but Met Éireann is also predicting the wintry spell will be relatively brief.
