Promise of dry, sunny weather

Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees

Today is expected to be “dry and sunny” across the board, with highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees.

It will be warmest in the west of the province, according to national forecaster, Met Eireann.

Saturday night however is expected to bring with it some “scattered showers”, most frequent in Munster and Leinster.

There will be “clearer weather” in the north of the country.

Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees in light to moderate northeasterly breezes.