Met Eireann has issued a pleasant forecast for most areas in Ireland this weekend but two regions are in for a chilly and wet few days.
Next week will likely see the arrival of showers and gusty winds nationwide as the Irish forecaster predicts another u-turn.
This afternoon will be breezy with sunny spells and occasional showers - some of which are due to be heavy.
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Highest temperatures will reach 17 degrees in some counties with moderate to fresh westerly winds.
On Sunday morning, any lingering rain in southern coastal counties will quickly clear to give a mainly dry day across the country with sunny spells - however, the west and north will be in for a washout.
Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees, with best values in the south and southeast, and a light west to northwest breeze.
It will be a largely dry and cloudy night on Sunday with light winds as rain and freshening southerly winds develop on the western fringes towards dawn.
Heading into the new week, Monday will start cloudy and breezy with rain in the west and north.
It will be drier elsewhere, as it brightens up at times but fresh southerly winds will be strong and gusty near western coasts.
Monday night will turn wet and blustery with rain sweeping eastwards across the country, heavy for a time - however, it will be very mild with temperatures remaining between 13 to 16 degrees for much of the night.
Tuesday will see outbreaks of rain and breezy conditions in the morning but it’s due to brighten up for the afternoon with winds easing and scattered showers following.
Highest temperatures will hit 18 degrees for some with fresh southwest winds easing.
Despite the welcome easing in conditions, it will once again turn wet overnight with persistent rain returning to most areas.
Wednesday will then see feature a wet start with rain clearing to sunny spells and a few blustery showers for the rest of the day.
Meanwhile, highs of 13 to 16 degrees are expected with moderate to fresh westerly winds.
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