Sunnier spells forecast later in day

Dry weather is expected for the rest of the Bank Holiday weekend

A dry day for most is expected, with a good deal of cloud and just well scattered showers, mainly affecting eastern and Atlantic coasts of the province.

“Sunnier spells will develop through the day,” predict national forecaster Met Eireann, with highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, coolest in the north and warmest in the south with light to moderate north to northwest winds.

A good deal of dry weather though is expected for the rest of the Bank Holiday weekend despite the looming prospect of intermittent showers. “Largely cloudy too but some sunny spells will still occur.

Sunday night meanwhile is forecast to remain largely “dry and clear” night with just isolated showers in some areas.

Lowest temperature of 7 to 11 degrees in mainly light northerly or variable breezes with mist patches forming.

“Cloud will increase from the west towards morning.”