Time to slather on some sunscreen as Met Eireann has issued a gorgeous forecast for the weekend.
The national forecaster said it will be generally dry with good sunny spells and light breezes. There will be some rain as we get to the weekend but it will be pleasant overall.
Today will start dry with sunny spells, but there will be some isolated showers. It will remain dry in the east for daylight hours but patchy outbreaks of rain will move in during the evening or early night.