Ireland weather: Heavy rain on the way as Met Éireann warns downpours will become more 'persistentWeather bosses forecast a 'rather cloudy and damp start' to the day and said there would be 'patchy drizzle in places'View Image Rain on umbrella background, weather forecast and environmental conceptHeavy rain is on the way as Met Éireann warns the downpours will become more "persistent" throughout the day. ‌Weather bosses forecast a "rather cloudy and damp start" to the day and said there would be "patchy drizzle in places". ‌A meteorologist said: "A rather cloudy and damp start with some patchy drizzle in places. Met Eireann said most of the country can expect rain this evening but said the east will remain dry. The rain will become more widespread later in the night however with drizzle developing in the east and south too.

Source: Daily Mirror February 24, 2026 08:20 UTC