Mixed bag expected for the week ahead according to Met Éireann's latest forecast

Monday will see even more outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures will reach 10 to 13 degrees in fresh and gusty south to southwest winds. There'll also be some mist and fog along some coastal areas and over the hills.

Monday night will be mostly cloudy with patches of rain along some areas of mist. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.

Tuesday is set to be a cloudy day with more patches of drizzle, but it will be a mostly dry day. There will be some sunny interludes at times. Highest temperatures will reach from 10 to 13 degrees in fresh south to southwest winds.

Tuesday night will also be mostly dry with just a few showers in the northwest. It will be slightly colder though with lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees.

There will be a mix of cloud and sunny spells on Wednesday. It should be mostly dry but some showers are expected. Similar to previous days, highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.

Wednesday night will be mostly dry with just a few mist or fog patches. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees..

Likewise, Thursday is expected to be generally dry. The west and north of the country will be cloudy with some patches of rain along the coast. The east and south will enjoy a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees.