The week ahead will bring a mix of cloudy conditions, occasional showers, and some brighter spells. Thursday and Friday are expected to be the best days, with largely dry weather and some sunshine, particularly in the south and east. Earlier in the week, patchy rain and drizzle will affect many areas, with heavier bursts in the west and northwest at times. More widespread rain is likely to develop on Sunday and Monday as frontal systems move across the country, bringing heavier and more persistent falls, especially in the west and northwest. Temperatures will stay slightly above average, particularly in southern and southeastern counties.

Today (Tuesday):
Scattered outbreaks of light rain and drizzle will persist in places, with mostly overcast conditions elsewhere. Rain will spread eastwards this evening, with heavier bursts likely in Ulster tonight.
Highs: 16–23°C, warmest in the south and southeast, coolest in the northwest.
Winds: Moderate northwesterly.

Wednesday:
Patches of mist and drizzle in many areas, with scattered showers in the northwest. A warm front will bring heavier showers to the west later in the day. Showers will gradually become isolated in Ulster by evening.
Highs: 17–23°C, coolest in the west and northwest.
Winds: Gentle to moderate westerly.

Thursday:
Scattered showers will move east during the morning, followed by drier, brighter conditions from the west. Generally overcast, but sunny spells will develop at times, particularly in the south and east.
Highs: 18–22°C, coolest in the northwest.
Winds: Moderate to fresh northwesterly, easing by evening.

Friday:
Mainly dry with good sunshine, apart from isolated showers in Ulster and north Leinster.
Highs: 17–21°C, coolest in the northwest.
Winds: Moderate northwesterly.

Saturday:
Largely dry, though persistent drizzle or light rain will affect parts of the west and northwest.
Highs: 18–22°C.
Winds: Gentle southwesterly.

Sunday:
A band of rain will push into the northwest and track southeastwards. Southern and southeastern areas may stay dry.
Highs: 17–20°C.
Winds: Moderate to fresh westerly.

Monday:
A frontal system will bring heavy rain across much of the country, with the heaviest falls in west Munster, Connacht, and Ulster. Rainfall amounts will be lower in the south and east.
Highs: 16–19°C.
Winds: Gentle southwesterly.

Outlook:
A typical mix of sunny spells and scattered showers each day. The north and northwest will see the most frequent and persistent rain, while the south and east remain mostly dry.
Temperatures will be slightly above average, especially in southern and southeastern areas. Rainfall will be near normal overall, but below average in the south and southeast. Sunshine levels will be somewhat below normal, with moderate westerly winds prevailing.

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