Those planning some outdoor activities over the weekend will be relieved to learn that Saturday and Sunday will be much drier than previous days but there is a "downside" according to a weather expert.
After what was primarily a wet and miserable Friday, the weekend will see a return of bright skies and showers easing off.
Weather forecaster Alan O'Reilly, who runs the popular @CarlowWeather Twitter account, has explained what kind of conditions to expect over the weekend.