ALERT: Irish weather forecast for coming week has one major prediction

Monday: Rain will extend nationwide on Monday morning, with heavy falls in places.

Brighter weather will develop in the south and west during afternoon and evening with a mix of sunshine and scattered showers.

Highest temperatures ranging from 14 to 17 degrees with moderate east or southeast winds.

Overview: Changeable weather with rain and showers at times along with some sunshine.

Monday night: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will continue across the north and east for a time on Monday night.

Elsewhere, there will be long clear spells and just a few showers, mainly near the south coast. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with light easterly winds.

Tuesday: There'll be rain or showers at times on Tuesday with some sunny spells also.

At present, the most persistent rain is expected to affect parts of north Ulster and also south Munster but details are likely to change over the coming days.

Maximum temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in moderate easterly winds. Drier conditions developing in many regions overnight with clear spells and just well scattered showers. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in light easterly breezes.

Wednesday: It looks set to be a day of sunshine and showers on Wednesday with the chance of the odd heavy downpour. Maximum temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees, warmest across the west in light easterly breezes.

Dry and mostly clear overnight with areas of mist and fog forming in light winds or calm conditions. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.

Thursday: Another day of sunshine and showers on Thursday. Some of the showers are likely to be heavy and thundery with the potential for some spot flooding.

Maximum temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees but a little cooler at the coast as sea breezes develop.