Ireland weather: Met Eireann give exact date winter sun to come to brutal end as torrential rain returns

Ireland has basked in the winter sunshine over the past number of days as temperatures remained rather mild thanks to foehn winds.

However, conditions are set to take a turn this week as temperatures fall below zero, with torrential downpours expected.

A forecaster said on Tuesday: “Showers largely dying out tonight and clear spells developing with temperatures dropping back to as low as 0c and some light frost possible. A nice bright start again Wednesday and staying dry for many during daylight hours tomorrow.”