Friday

Friday will bring a mix of sunshine and some showers, according to Met Éireann’s forecast.

These showers will occur mainly in the north and west, before moving further eastwards and southwards in the afternoon. The showers will tend to die away during the evening

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Highest temperatures of 14°C to 18°C in light to moderate northerly winds.

Friday night will bring a few isolated showers in the west and north, but otherwise will be dry with long clear spells.

Lowest temperatures of 7°C to 11°C in light northwest or variable winds.

Saturday

Most places will remain dry with sunny spells on Saturday. There’s a chance of a stray light shower in the northwest.

Highest temperatures of 15°C to 19°C in light northwesterly winds.

Saturday night will remain largely dry, with long clear spells. Mist and fog will develop in calm conditions.

Lowest temperatures of 7°C to 11°C.

Sunday

Mist and fog will gradually clear on Sunday morning and it will become a largely dry and bright day, with some isolated showers.

Highest temperatures of 15°C to 19°C in light and variable winds.

Sunday night will be another dry and clear night, with mist and fog patches forming towards the morning.

Lowest temperatures of 7°C to 12°C in light southeast to east winds.

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