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Colin Brennan

Ireland weather forecast: Met Eireann issues rainfall warning for county and predict rain mixed with sunshine next week

Met Eireann have issued a rainfall warning for Donegal as they predict a a week of rain and sunshine ahead.

The warning is in place until 6am on Monday morning.

Met Eireann said: "Today and overnight, heavy or prolonged showers of rain or hail will give rainfall accumulations of 25 to 40 mm, possibly higher in some mountainous areas. Risk spot flooding and hazardous driving conditions. Some thundery showers."

Weather conditions on Dublin Road Shnakill,Co Dublin... (Collins Photo Agency)

Most outdoor activity will need an umbrella or to be well wrapped up.

They said: "Today will be cool and blustery with sunny spells and heavy showers of rain or hail in Ulster, Connacht, north Leinster and west Munster. Much of the southeast will stay dry. "

Weather conditions on Grafton Street Dublin... (Collins Photo Agency)

There is a risk of isolated thunderstorms in the west and north tonight while spot flooding is possible in heavier downpours, especially in the northwest.

Monday will bring sunny spells and showers to all areas, some heavy. They'll become more isolated through the afternoon and evening

On Monday night, rain will develop in the southwest and will spread to all areas overnight.

Rain will gradually clear eastwards on Tuesday and sunny spells will follow but showers will develop in the west and south towards evening.

Cool & blustery today with sunny spells & heavy showers of rain or hail in Ulster, Connacht, north Leinster & west Munster. Much of Southeast will stay dry. Highs of 9 to 12C, (Met Eireann Twitter)

Wednesday will be a bright day with sunshine and showers, these mainly over the western half of the country with highest temperatures of 8 to 11.

Thursday will be a mild, breezy and wet day with spells of rain in all areas.

Weather conditions on Grafton Street Dublin. (Collins Photo Agency)

Friday will continue mild with further spells of rain.

Met Eireann say that current indications suggest that the weather will continue mild and unsettled over the weekend with spells of heavy rain or showers and with strong winds at times.

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