The wild flowers on the banks of the rural lanes are thriving in this glorious spell.

WEATHER: Dry with sunny spells

Today is set to be dry with good sunny spells across Ulster, according to Met Éireann. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees, coolest in coastal areas and warmest in south Ulster with moderate easterly breezes.
Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees.
The pollen forecast is to be high both today and tomorrow. 
Friday will be dry. The best of the sunshine will be during the morning. Cloud will increase from the south of the province through the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees with moderate easterly breezes.
On Friday night, outbreaks of rain will gradually spread northwards to most areas. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 8 degrees, coldest in Ulster.

Weekend
Looking at the national picture, Saturday will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of showery rain in many areas. There'll be some drier intervals also. It will be cooler than previous days with highest temperatures ranging from 9 to 15 degrees, coolest in the east and mildest in west Munster with moderate easterly breezes.
Sunday will bring a mix of bright or sunny spells and scattered showers, most especially in Leinster, Munster and Connacht. They'll be more isolated in Ulster. Highest temperatures 13 to 17 degrees with light to moderate easterly breezes.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week will be mainly dry with sunny spells and perhaps one or two isolated showers in the south. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 or 17 degrees with moderate easterly winds.