Today will be mostly dry, brightening up gradually, with sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 17°C to 23°C, coolest along Atlantic coastal areas, with mostly moderate southwesterly breezes according to Met Éireann.

Tonight will stay mostly dry with clear skies in the east and south, but it’ll be cloudier along west and northwest coasts, with a little patchy mist or drizzle possible there. Mist or sea fog is also possible along parts of the south coast. Lowest temperatures will range from 10°C to 13°C but with high relative humidity it will feel warmer. Winds will be light southwesterly.

Saturday

Tomorrow, Saturday, will be dry with good sunshine in most parts, but it will be cloudier in regions throughout the west and northwest. Highest temperatures will range from 20°C to 25°C generally, but temperatures will be lower along Atlantic coasts. Winds will be mostly light to moderate southwesterly, with sea breezes developing during the day.

Saturday night will be dry in most areas, with clear spells, but cloudy in the west and north, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing, mainly along north and northwest coasts. There will be patches of mist and fog also. Temperatures will range from 9°C to 12°C with a mostly light southwesterly breeze.

Sunday

It will be warm and dry in most areas, with sunny spells – the best of these in the midlands, east and south – though there is a risk of mist and fog patches developing near the coast. The west and north will be cloudier, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle in coastal areas. Maximum temperatures will range from 16°C to 19°C in the west and northwest, with temperatures forecast to hit 25°C elsewhere in the country. Winds will be light, southwesterly breezes.

Sunday night will be mostly dry, but there will still be a little light rain or drizzle in parts of the northwest and north. In near calm conditions, patches of mist and fog are likely.

Management notes

Beef

In this week’s beef management notes, Adam Woods discusses the increased the chances of worm burdens rising on pastures after recent warm, wet conditions.

Dairy

In this week’s dairy management notes, Aidan Brennan discusses balancing potential investments with cashflow.

Sheep

As many farms approach weaning, Darren Carty discusses the options available to farmers.

Tillage

As most winter wheat crops are now at the T3 fungicide stage, Andy Doyle identifies what fungicides to apply.