Warmer weather and some sunshine on the way as temperatures to rise

While Thursday started with some bright spells, rain is set to start in the southwest by the end of the morning before moving northeastwards later.. Picture Dan Linehan

It seems there might never be an end to the rain in April as Met Éireann forecasts a mixed bag of weather conditions, from rain to sunshine to more rain. 

But, it seems that some sunny spells are in store for the country early next week as a northwesterly airflow comes our way.