Met Éireann warns of weekend washout with heavy rain and thunder expected nationwide

While the country has seen fairly dry weather over the last week, the national forecaster said that "unsettled conditions" are set for the weekend. Picture: Larry Cummins

It’s set to be a wet and stormy weekend, as Met Éireann warns of heavy rain, thundery downpours, and spot flooding across the country.

While Ireland has seen mostly dry conditions over the past week, the national forecaster said “unsettled" weather is expected this weekend.