Met Éireann initally issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for counties in the west but this expired by 11am. And, despite the rain forecast for the weekend, temperatures will stay mild and warmer than average. "Our weather is set to stay unsettled for the next little while with more rain, showers and blustery conditions to come,” she said. On Saturday night, rain will clear southeastwards early on, but will linger in the south and east, while the north and west stay clear and might see isolated showers. The night will continue blustery with a mix of clear spells and scattered showers, becoming more frequent in the west and southwest.

Source: Irish Independent February 20, 2026 11:56 UTC