Clocks go forward tonight as Met Éireann forecasts warm sunshine in the week ahead

The clocks will go forward at 1am on Sunday, marking the beginning of Irish Summer Time.

For those who like a lie-in on a Sunday morning, the clock change does mean one hour less sleep.

On the bright side, temperatures are due to reach 16 degrees on Sunday, according to Met Éireann.

The national weather agency also said high pressure will bring largely dry conditions next week, with temperatures of up to 17 degrees expected on Wednesday.

Saturday will become drier and brighter by evening with highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees. Any lingering drizzle will clear to the southeast early on Saturday night, leaving a dry night with clear spells.

Sunday will be dry with spells of sunshine, though it will be cloudier in the southwest with isolated light showers. During the late afternoon and evening, cloud will build across the western half of the country.

Met Éireann said highest temperatures will be between 12 to 16 degrees in light to moderate northwesterly winds.

Mist and fog will gradually clear Monday morning and, while it will be quite cloudy overall, some sunny spells are due to develop. It is expected to stay dry for most of the day with a few light showers and highest temperatures between 12 to 16 degrees.

Tuesday is due to be a dry and much brighter day with plenty of sunshine. Highest temperatures will be between 11 to 15 degrees.

Wednesday will be another dry and sunny day with highest temperatures generally between 13 to 17 degrees. It will be a little cooler near eastern and southern coasts in a light to moderate southeasterly breeze.

Met Éireann said high pressure will remain close to Ireland for the rest of the working week, allowing the dry and bright weather to continue.