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Friday
Met Éireann forecasts a dry start to the day for most of the country, with showers affecting parts of Connacht and Ulster. These showers will spread southeastwards later in the day, most frequent in the north. Top temperatures of 14°C to 18°C.
By night, Friday will be dry, apart from a few showers affecting parts of the northwest, extending south by morning. Lowest temperatures of 8°C to 11°C.
Saturday
Saturday will consist of sunny spells and scattered showers, with the potential for heavy showers in the northern half of the country. Temperature will be cooler in these areas, only reaching 13°C or 14°C.
Showers will continue in the north and west overnight, becoming mostly dry elsewhere with lows of 9°C to 12°C.
Sunday
On Sunday, there will be sunshine and scattered showers, with highs of 15°C to 19°C. It will be mostly dry, with lows of 8°C to 11°C by night.
Week ahead
Early indications for next week forecast a cloudy start, with further showery weather. Temperatures will be close to average for the time of year.
Tillage
The harvesting capacity on farms was once again evident early this week when the national fleet of combines put a big hole in the national crops area in just a few days, writes Andy Doyle.
Sheep
Weather is variable at present, but it is important to keep on top of grazing plans, as failure to do so at this time of year can quickly lead to grass shortages, writes Darren Carty.
Beef
Beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at castration, BDGP targets, BEEP-S weighing and applying for the Beef Finisher Payment this week.
Dairy
Aidan Brennan looks at the different options available for getting a loan, when to vaccinate for salmonella and how to manage grass.
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