Ireland's weather is set to pick-up next week as temperatures gradually rise back into the low twenties in parts of the country.
A disappointing summer so far has seen few long periods of heat with the end of June seeing particularly chilly conditions.
But it is set to get considerably better in the next week or so, with Tuesday pinpointed as the day temperatures are set for a particular jump.
A Met Eireann forecaster said: "Gradually becoming warmer from Tuesday onwards as high pressure continues to build. It will stay generally dry through the middle of next week although there will be some showers at times. Daytime temperatures reaching the high teens or low twenties."
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But before that, the country will still have to endure some mixed weather, with heavy rain for many areas today.
The forecaster said: "Cloudy with patchy outbreaks of rain or drizzle in the west this morning. More widespread falls of rain will move into western areas through the morning, and gradually spread eastwards in the afternoon and evening, turning heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees, with light to moderate southwesterly breezes."
Both Saturday and Sunday look set to be mixed but there will be some prolonged pleasant periods.
The forecaster added: "Saturday will bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. There will be some decent dry intervals, particularly later in the day. Highest temperatures ranging from 15 to 18 degrees in light to moderate westerly winds.
"Sunday will be mainly dry for most of the country with some good sunny spells isolated showers, mostly in western areas. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in light to moderate westerly winds."
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