Mixed weekend ahead with sunshine, scattered showers, and average late-July temperatures

The national forecaster says temperatures will be "around normal for late July," with daytime highs ranging between 16 °C and 21 °C.

Dry, sunny weather is set to continue this weekend, with Met Éireann saying some light showers are also expected.

The national forecaster says temperatures will be "around normal for late July," with daytime highs ranging from 16C to 21C. Similar conditions are expected next week.

Friday night will remain dry with clear spells, although some showers are expected in the west of the country. Temperatures will remain between 10C and 14C.

Saturday will bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, with the possibility of heavier downpours later in the day.

It should then remain dry later at night, with some rain expected to move into northern and western areas.

Sunday will feature more sunny spells and scattered showers, with some turning heavy and prolonged in northern areas.

Temperatures during the day should range from 17C to 21C, before dropping to between 10C and 14C at night. Dry and clear skies are forecast for most of the country; however, isolated showers will affect Ulster.

Looking ahead to next week, Monday will start with sunny spells before scattered showers develop. It could become "possibly damp or wet" later across western counties.

Daytime highs will range from 16C to 20C.

Tuesday and Wednesday will bring some light rain and drizzle, but warmer, drier weather with spells of hazy sunshine is expected.