Sunshine to return to Kildare today as temperatures hit 23 degrees

After a dull start to Saturday it is set to brighten up around Kildare today as sunshine returns to the county, with temperatures to hit the mid 20s once again too.

Cloudier conditions will persist in Ulster and north Connacht though, with patchy rain and drizzle affecting these areas intermittently through today. Top temperatures of 17-23 degrees, warmest across Munster and south Leinster. Light to moderate west to northwest breezes.

Cloud in the northwest will gradually extend southeastwards over the country tonight. Patchy drizzle and mist will remain largely confined to Atlantic coastal counties overnight, however. Mild and humid with minimum temperatures 12-16 degrees in light variable or southwest breezes.