St Patrick's Day forecast includes light showers, warming trend

Met Eireann has issued the weather forecast for St Patrick's Day, noting mainly dry conditions with a few light showers. Early temperatures will range from 7C to 10C, dropping to freezing overnight. Next week will see a significant warming trend, with highs reaching 16C by Thursday. This marks a 20C increase from recent lows of nearly -6C. However, unsettled weather is expected to return next weekend, bringing rain and breezy conditions as a low-pressure system moves in.