Met Éireann is calling for a mixed but milder week ahead, with rain and blustery winds trading places with drier breaks. Meteorologist Rebecca Cantwell set the tone for Saturday, describing a bright day of sunny spells interrupted by scattered showers. The settled weekend conditions are expected to give way to a more changeable pattern as Atlantic systems push in. Forecasters expect spells of rain to cross the country with gusty winds in tow, though temperatures should stay on the milder side for the time of year. The setup points to an on-and-off few days rather than a full washout, with dry gaps appearing between fronts. Anyone planning time outdoors is being told to make the most of the brighter Saturday before the next band of rain moves in.