ALERT: 'We should see some proper summer weather over next few days,' says forecaster

"Things are looking up! High pressure building over the coming days," says Carlow forecaster Alan O'Reilly.

He added: "Just the odd shower Monday and Tuesday but rainfall amounts low for the next 7-10 days.

"Temperatures will rise from Wednesday with some summer warmth finally on the way.

"Don't be expecting blue skies and heatwave for the few days, a lot of cloud still around. From late next week and next weekend we should see some proper summer weather."