Friday

According to Met Éireann, Friday will have a mix of bright or sunny spells and scattered showers.

Highest temperatures will range from 7°C to 10°C. Southwesterly breezes will be light to begin, veering northwesterly through the day and gradually freshening.

Saturday

A bright and mostly dry day, with sunny intervals, but a few isolated showers are possible, mainly on northwest coasts.

Maximum temperatures of 6°C to 10°C, in light to moderate westerly breezes.

On Saturday night, rain will extend from the Atlantic, with some heavy falls in places and it will become very windy, with fresh to strong southerly winds developing.

Sunday

On Sunday morning, brighter conditions, with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, will extend from the west.

Mild, with maximum temperatures of 9°C to 12°C, in moderate to fresh southerly winds, strong in coastal areas. Overnight lows of 5°C to 8°C, with clear spells and further showers.

Management notes

Beef

In this week's beef management notes, Adam Woods takes a look at getting drafting right this winter, clipping cattle and diverting clean water away from slurry tanks.

Dairy

In this week's dairy management notes, Aidan Brennan outlines the dangers of cubicle lime, the importance of soil sampling and maintaining a work-life balance.

Tillage

Andy Doyle writes that crop condition is generally satisfactory, but keep an eye out for signs of crow, slug and rabbit damage, and take action where necessary.

Sheep

The Sheep Welfare Scheme reference number must be maintained across the calendar year to receive maximum payment, writes Darren Carty.