Met Éireann pinpoints when to expect shift in weather for National Ploughing Championships

Day two of the National Ploughing Championships is well and truly underway in Screggan, County Offaly and the weather looks set to pick up this Wednesday for attendees following a night of heavy rain.

In a post on social media, Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather has assured that although it will be a cloudy start to the day, Wednesday afternoon will see more sunny spells in Screggan. Wellies may still be needed today after last night's rainfall, but maybe some sunglasses too!

Wednesday morning and the rain is clearing after a wet night with a breezy but mainly dry ahead for day 2 of @NPAIE pic.twitter.com/wcWEXXR5EI

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) September 17, 2025

Unfortunately for anyone planning on attending the third and final day of the National Ploughing Championships on Thursday, Met Éireann has warned that there will be showery outbreaks feeding northwards throughout the day after yet another wet night on Wednesday. Luckily, the forecaster has also said there will be some dry periods too.

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Here is the national forecast for the rest of the week according to Met Éireann.

Wednesday will see some more sunny spells on the way in the afternoon after a damp and cloudy start to the morning. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with moderate to fresh and gusty southwesterly winds which will be strong and even near gale force near western and northern coasts.

Wednesday night will bring more showery outbreaks of rain pushing up from the south and mainly affecting Munster and Leinster, with some heavy falls possible. Ulster and Connacht will remain mostly dry. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 13 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds which will strengthen near southern coasts by the morning.

Thursday will see more showery outbreaks of rain feeding northwards, however there will be some dry periods. It will be a humid day with some hill and coastal fog. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees with light south or variable winds.

Thursday night will be mostly dry in the northwest with just some isolated showers. Although outbreaks of rain will continue to impact southern and eastern parts of the country. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds. 

Friday will see more showery outbreaks which will affect mainly eastern areas before they clear into the Irish Sea. Elsewhere will see a mix of cloud, sunny spells and some isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees in mostly light breezes. 

Friday night will be mostly dry with some light winds and calm conditions as well as some mist and fog patches. Rain may develop in the southeast by the morning. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 12 degrees.