It looks like we’re finally in for some sunny weather today

Sun!

It's been a while since we've basked in the glory of the sun - and while we had a tremendous amount of it last summer (and complained about it) we genuinely cannot wait for it to show its head again this year. However, while a sunny day is predicted, so is clouds and scattered showers... so you know, it's not all that great.

There will be occasional sunny intervals today but it looks set to be mostly cloudy with scattered patches of light rain or drizzle. More persistent rain will move in from the Atlantic to affect W & NW counties during the afternoon. Highs of 7 to 10°C in moderate W-SW breezes. pic.twitter.com/b5EJbw7Aeu

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 14, 2019

Met Éireann said: "Occasional sunny intervals today but it looks set to be mostly cloudy with scattered patches of light rain or drizzle. More persistent rain will move in from the Atlantic to affect western and northwestern counties during the afternoon. Maximum temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in moderate west to southwest breezes." And for tonight: "Scattered outbreaks of light rain and drizzle across the country overnight but rainfall totals will be small. There will mist and drizzle along some coasts and on hills. Minimum temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees in moderate to fresh southwest winds." Don't worry, sunny days will be here soon.