Flooded ground at Dollymount Strand in Dublin on Friday after heavy rain during the week. Photograph: Alan BetsonThe weather warnings that were in place across much of Ireland in recent days have been lifted and a spell of comparatively dry weather has begun. However, Met Éireann forecasters have warned that rain will not be far away over the coming days. Sunday is expected to be the best of the days ahead with plenty of dry weather and just isolated showers. Persistent rain in Ireland driven by an unusual combination of eventsOpens in new window ]Cloud will thicken on Sunday night with patchy rain and drizzle developing in the south and southwest towards morning.

Source: The Irish Times February 07, 2026 20:58 UTC