Weather
On Friday night, showers will become confined to Atlantic coastal parts of Munster and Connacht.
It is forecast to be mainly dry elsewhere, with clear spells and some mist or fog patches. Lowest temperatures will range between 5°C and 9°C.
Saturday morning will start off with sunny spells. However, Met Éireann has said that scattered showers will develop towards noon.
They'll become heavier in the afternoon, especially over the midlands and eastern half of the country, with some possibly thundery.
Highest temperatures of 13°C to 17°C, with light to moderate north to northwest breezes.
Check out our weekend weather for management notes from our technical team.
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Weather
On Friday night, showers will become confined to Atlantic coastal parts of Munster and Connacht.
It is forecast to be mainly dry elsewhere, with clear spells and some mist or fog patches. Lowest temperatures will range between 5°C and 9°C.
Saturday morning will start off with sunny spells. However, Met Éireann has said that scattered showers will develop towards noon.
They'll become heavier in the afternoon, especially over the midlands and eastern half of the country, with some possibly thundery.
Highest temperatures of 13°C to 17°C, with light to moderate north to northwest breezes.
Check out our weekend weather for management notes from our technical team.
In the news
Farmers who hold a nitrates derogation generate €900m a year for themselves and their local communities, figures from the IFA show. Irish beef of any age can now be shipped to Japan. The 30-month restriction has been removed.There was a lively heifer trade at the latest sale in Kilkenny Mart this week, but bullocks are slightly back.A super 25-acre non-residential farm at Powderlough, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, has sold under the hammer for a substantial €27,000/ac. Carbery, Arrabawn and Aurivo all set their milk prices for manufacturing supplies for April on Friday.Coming up
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