NOTE: There is an Irish weather forecast for the coming week and it is NOT good news!

Tuesday: It will be sunny in the morning, but then the clouds will increase, with one or two showers developing in the afternoon and evening.

However, the west and far south remain largely dry. Light winds and highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees.

Outlook: This week it will dry out initially before becoming restless.

Tuesday night: Generally dry with some scattered clouds. A chance of showers in the far north and northwest later in the night. Lows of 6 to 9 degrees with a light north wind.

Wednesday: Mostly dry at first, with periods of cloud cover and sunny spells, and isolated rain showers. Later in the day, clouds will appear from the west, with light, variable or southerly winds. Highest temperatures 12 to 15 degrees and little wind.

Wednesday night: It will become quite cloudy in the evening, with southerly winds also cooling off. Rain, heavy at times, will move into western counties overnight before spreading east across the country overnight. Lowest temperature 8 to 11 degrees.

Thursday: Thursday morning wet and cloudy. Rain will be heavy at times as it clears in the east into the morning. Some areas will clear up in the afternoon and evening as southerly winds change to westerly and become moderate, bringing a few showers. Highest temperatures from 13 to 17 degrees.

Friday: Still wet and unsettled, with widespread rain, heavy rain at times and gusty south-westerly winds. Highest temperatures from 14 to 18 degrees.