Thu Sep 19 06:16:37 UTC 2024: ## Sunshine Continues at Ploughing Championships, Warm Weather Forecast for Rest of Week
**Ratheniska, Ireland** – The National Ploughing Championships are enjoying another day of sunshine, with warm weather expected to continue throughout the week, according to Met Éireann.
Thursday is forecast to be a beautiful day with long spells of sunshine across the country, with highs reaching 20 to 24 degrees Celsius. While a light easterly breeze will keep the east coast slightly cooler, the rest of the country can expect clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
This pleasant weather is expected to continue into Friday, with another day of dry conditions and sunny spells. However, the east coast may experience cloud cover and some light showers, with temperatures slightly cooler at 17 to 23 degrees Celsius.
The weekend will see a change in weather patterns. While the north and west of the country will still experience longer spells of dry weather, the east and south are expected to see heavy showers and longer spells of rain from Saturday evening into Sunday.
Despite the potential for rain, temperatures are expected to remain mild, reaching highs of 15 to 19 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The rain will continue into Sunday night in the south, but the rest of the country can expect dry conditions and cooler temperatures.
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