CARLOW WEATHER: Sunny spells on the way later today (April 19) with some showers

It is forecast to be rather cloudy today but there will be some sunny spells as the day goes on.

Met Éireann predicts that it will be mainly dry too but a few isolated showers are possible in the southwest.

Nationally, highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees are forecast in mostly moderate easterly winds, fresh at times near the east and south coast.

Carlow will enjoy temperatures above the national average with temperatures of 15 degrees from 2 to 6pm on Wednesday. 

There'll be a few showers tonight affecting southern and southwestern counties, it will stay dry elsewhere as skies clear. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees in mostly moderate easterly winds, fresh at times.

It is expected to be dry and sunny tomorrow, Thursday. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees are expected, as moderate to fresh easterly winds ease later.