TAKE NOTE: Bank Holiday Weekend weather forecast for Kilkenny!

FRIDAY: A dry start to today (Friday) in Kilkenny with sunny spells and just a few showers.

Cloud will thicken from the west late in the afternoon and rain will develop, extending to all areas by nightfall.

Highest temperatures ranging from 16 to 19 degrees with light to moderate northwest breezes backing southerly and freshening with the arrival of the rain.

Cloudy and wet on Friday night with outbreaks of heavy rain, bringing the potential for spot flooding.

It will turn windy overnight. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.

SATURDAY: A wet and windy start on Saturday with outbreaks of rain and strong northwest winds.

Rain will clear during the afternoon with sunny spells and scattered showers following for the remainder of the day.

Maximum temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees with strong northwest winds, gradually moderating throughout the day.

Becoming largely dry on Saturday night with clear spells and just a few showers.

Lowest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in moderate westerly winds.

SUNDAY: It looks set to be a bright day on Sunday with a mix of sunshine and showers.

Maximum temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees in a moderate west to northwest breeze.

Mostly dry on Sunday night with clear spells.

Lowest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in a moderate southwest breeze.

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY: Rain is expected to spread northwards over much of the country on Monday.

Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in a moderate to fresh southwest winds.

Further outbreaks of rain are expected on Monday night.

Lowest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees with fresh and gusty southwest winds.