Brighter, drier weather forecast following stormy conditions overnight

Walkers brave the rain in Bray, Co Wicklow yesterday afternoon. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Met Éireann is forecasting drier, brighter conditions on Thursday, following heavy persistent rainfall and thunder and lightning around the country on Wednesday night.

The forecaster said there would be some early showers on Thursday morning, which will give way to sunny spells by the afternoon.