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We were given a lot of false hope over the past few weeks with the weather.

One day it was sunny, the next; wind and hail stones.

So, it's safe to say we've all been hoping for a bit of a scorcher to come our way soon.

Well, today could be our lucky day as Met Éireann believe it's going to be "brighter and sunnier."

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There will be some outbreaks of rain today, but it's not looking like it'll stay.

"Some light showers will develop in northern parts of Ulster and Connacht. The best of any sunshine will be in Munster and south Leinster," the Met Éireann website reads.

"Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees with light to moderate northwest breezes."

Thursday is looking good too, with sunny spells and a little bit of rain. "Highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees with mostly light westerly breezes.

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"Friday will be dry with sunny spells. There'll be a bit more cloud along Connacht and west Ulster coasts with a risk of a little drizzle at times. 

"Highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees with light south to southwest breezes. It will be warmest in Leinster.

"Saturday will continue dry and mild with good sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees with light southerly breezes."

We can't wait to see if this actually pans out!

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Even though it's a little bit milder out, the weekend isn't looking too great weather-wise.

Temperatures are expected to reach up to 17C (hell yeah), however, rain, thunder and hail are possibly on the way (boo!).

Even though today was dry, Met Éireann say that this evening will have "showery rain," which will be "widespread with some thundery bursts, especially in western areas."

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Tomorrow, Friday March 31, will have a "very wet start" in Leinster and Munster, with a few downpours expected. Temperatures will reach 15C, which is some sort of silver lining, we guess?

Saturday looks crap enough though, with the risk of hail and showers.

The Met Éireann website reads: "Most of the shower activity will affect the western half of the country, with parts of the east escaping fully dry.

"Saturday night will be dry and cold, with slack breezes, temperatures down to freezing in places, with some frost and also some mist and fog."

Across the pond there seems to be a heatwave… SMH.

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Okay, nobody panic, but the weather is set to be totally divine today.

According to Met Éireann, temperatures are set to soar today, hitting highs of 17 degrees. 

"Sunny this morning, but cool to start, with the frost and patchy mist soon clearing."

"Further sunshine this afternoon and evening, but some of it hazy later," says the national weather forecaster. 

"Fresh along the south and east coasts, with temperatures of 11 or 12 C., in moderate to fresh east to northeasterly winds, but warm elsewhere, with highs of 15 to 17 C., best of all in western areas."

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Was anyone else up early enough to witness the blizzard that unfolded this morning? 

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather alert as temperatures plummeted last night, and warns of more snow and ice to come.

"Very cold today, with frost, ice and lying snow in many areas at first," says the national weather forecaster.  

"A bright day in most areas, with sunny spells and showers, some falling as snow in the early morning, but mostly of rain, hail and sleet during the day, some of them heavy, with isolated thunderstorms, especially in the west and northwest."

Clearly winter isn't quite done with us yet. 

AA Roadwatch has also issued a warning, reminding drivers to be extra careful today during the difficult driving conditions. 

"Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination and use major routes as they are more likely to have been gritted than secondary roads."

"Remember, stopping distances are 10 times longer in ice and snow."

 

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The first day back in the office after St. Patrick's Day is always a tough one, but with the help of Emma Watson and her kittens we thought we'd get through it.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's meant to be after we recently learned that we're in for one hell of a week weather-wise.

According to Met Éireann, the Irish nation should brace themselves for freezing temperatures, widespread showers, sleet and… wait for it… snow.

That's right ladies, we might be only days away from April, but that doesn't mean we've escaped the worst of the weather.

The Met Éireann website breaks it down, saying: "It will turn cold quickly after dark with frost setting in early tonight. There will be fairly widespread showers too, with some falling as sleet and snow even at low levels."

"They will be heaviest and most frequent in the western half of the country, where a few centimetres are likely, especially so on high ground. Lowest temperatures between +1 and -1 C., with icy patches also."

Oh, joy!

 

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We were hoping that Saint Patrick would bless Ireland with some glorious weather for our national holiday, but unfortunately today's forecast is looking as typically Irish as you could get.

Today will be cool and windy, with a status yellow weather warning and status yellow marine gale force wind warning in place. 

"Cool, blustery and mainly cloudy today, St. Patrick's Day," according to Met Éireann.

"Fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds will be blustery on Atlantic coasts."

"Dry in some eastern and southern areas to start, but persistent and sometimes heavy rain will affect Connacht, Ulster and parts of west Munster today, with some hill and coastal fog."

"But the rain should be lighter and more scattered elsewhere, with further occasional dry periods. Top temperatures 9 to 11 C."

Hopefully the rain will ease off during the parades happening up and down the country today. 

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We got a little glimmer of sunshine last week and now it's looking like that's going to sadly change.

According to Met Éireann, we'll end the weekend with a few scattered showers but come Monday, we're going to see a high of 15C, with sunshine breaking through the crowds.

However, that's not going to last long as Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will all see patches of rain and drizzle with temperatures going from 12C to 16C.

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Come Paddy's Day, "early indications suggest that it will be wet and windy, with occasional rain and fresh to strong southwesterly winds, later veering west to northwest."

Met Éireann wound up its forecast, saying it'll be "unsettled."

Damn it.

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If you were out and about yesterday, you may have noticed that for the first time in months, sunglasses were a requirement rather than an umbrella.

The weeks of weather warnings are officially behind us, as Met Éireann is predicting dry weather for the rest of the week. 

"Dry in many places today with sunny spells this morning."

"Cloud will thicken further this afternoon with scattered outbreaks of light rain and drizzle moving into Munster and west Connacht with freshening southeast breezes."

"Mild with maximum temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees Celsius, best values across Munster and Leinster.''

This evening will be mild with a bit of a breeze, and were hoping for a sunset as striking as the sunrise this morning. 

There will be a touch of drizzle tonight, but it should hold off as we head into the weekend. 

We'll be getting the deck chairs out and mixing up a few mimosas for a backyard brunch this Saturday. 

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We honestly don't know why we're surprised by the Irish weather.

Each and every year without fail, it seems like Ireland gives a little glimpse of sunshine during February, and then come March (when it's supposed to be bright and sunny) it's back to dull days and freezing mornings.

Therefore, our plans of whipping out the sun dresses and light jackets have gone out the window.

So, if you want to be warm and comfy, but still ooze colourful Spring style, here are a few looks to help you out:

 

The light puffer jacket

The puffer jacket is still a major trend for this season, so brighten things up a bit by going for a bold blue or bright yellow.

L-R: ONLY padded jacket – €46.67
New Look pink puffer – €59.99
PrettyLittleThing blue jacket – €60

 

 

Leather/vinyl trousers

While the vinyl trouser trend is huge at the moment, it can be hard to pull off. If you don't fancy it, opt for leather – it'll keep you dry and you'll still look slick.

L-R: ASOS vinyl trousers – €40
River Island leather trousers – €53.33
ASOS vinyl with zips – €60

 

 

Bright boots

Step away from the black boots! Put a spark in your footsteps with these vibrant booties.

L-R: ASOS ankle boots – €73.33
ASOS bow boots – €48
Dr Martens floral – €166.66

 

 

Slip dresses

These will come in handy for when the sun finally arrives, but for now, team your slip dress with a jumper, tights or just layer it up. Sorted!

L-R: ASOS embroidered slip – €80
Monki leopard print slip – €33.33
Honey Punch black floral – €56

 

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No surprise here, there are three more weather warnings in effect today, and it doesn't look like the rain is set to ease off over the weekend.

Met Éireann have announced a status yellow weather warning for the entire country, with a further code yellow weather advisory warning in place.

"There will periods of heavy rain, with some severe downpours at times, especially in southwestern, western and northwestern counties with spot flooding," according to the weather monitor. 

There is even a possibility of some sleet and snow at times, along with hailstones and thunderstorms.

So a bit of everything, really. 

In another warning, a status yellow rainfall warning was also issued for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare and Kerry.

There will be some very heavy downpours in these areas throughout Friday with a possibility as much as 40mm will fall in places.

"Cold and very unsettled weather will continue right over the weekend."

We won't get the barbecue out quite yet, then. 

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So, Storm Doris may have finally buggered off after lashing the country with high winds last week, but a new storm has arrived to take her place.

Met Éireann has issued three more weather warnings, this time a status yellow national warning, a gale warning and a marine warning for small boats. 

According to the Irish weather monitors, today will be "cold and windy with scattered heavy showers, some of snow this morning. "

The temperatures will remain low into the night, reaching below freezing. 

Tomorrow is set to be blustery, with the weather said to be "very windy over Connacht and Munster with a possibility of gales and storm force gusts."

We'll be getting the scarves and mittens back out, so. 

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In case you hadn't looked outside yet, the weather is an absolute abomination today, and unfortunately it is likely to remain that way this week. 

Met Éireann have issued a status yellow weather warning, with most of the country set to be affected by severe winds, persistent rain and possibly even sleet.

Storm Doris is battering the country with high winds and showers. 

"Southwest winds of mean speeds 50 to 65km/h will develop giving gusts of 90 to 110km/h," says Met Éireann.

"Winds will veer northwesterly later in the night. Winds will be strongest in coastal counties."

"Some severe winds expected later Wednesday night and on Thursday morning, in association with storm Doris," says Met Éireann.

The weather warning is currently in place and will not be lifted until Thursday. 

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