The start of meteorological spring will bring heavy rain and possible flooding before conditions improve next week. Met Éireann said wet weather will dominate the weekend, but sunny spells and a "good lot of dry weather" will return next week. Heavy rain and flooding risk this weekend before brighter spring weather returns. Meteorological spring begins on Sunday, which will be wet and windy with heavy outbreaks of rain in the southwest and west. Looking ahead to next week, Monday will bring bright or sunny spells and a good deal of dry weather in many areas for a time.

Source: Irish Examiner February 27, 2026 14:38 UTC