Mixed conditions are expected for the National Ploughing Championships this weekend.
This week, thousands are expected to attend the Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly.
Met Éireann said Monday will begin dry, with sunny spells in the north and east.
However, outbreaks of rain and drizzle will develop across the south and west before spreading eastwards during the afternoon and evening.
Mist and hill fog will also develop, with highest temperatures ranging from 17 to 24 degrees, warmest in the east.
Tuesday marks the first day of the championship, and the weather will hold up pretty nice for those attending. It is expected to be a bright day with sunny spells and scattered showers across Leinster, Met Éireann has forecasted.
Wednesday night will be cloudy, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading eastwards across the country before clearing to scattered showers. Lowest temperatures will range from 9 to 12 degrees.
Thursday will bring sunny spells and scattered showers, which may become blustery at times. It will turn cloudier later, with some longer spells of rain, particularly in the north. Highest temperatures will range from 14 to 17 degrees.
Friday will start off dry, with some possible sunny spells. However, rain will develop as the day progresses, with highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees.
From Tuesday September 15 and Thursday September 17, Gardai have announced a number of road closures around the areas approaching Tullamore ahead of the event.
They have announced a partial closure of the N52 between Tullamore and Birr, and local roads to Mucklagh village and event site at Screggan in Tullamore.
A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: "Gardaí are urging road users not attending the National Ploughing Championships to avoid the N52 between Tullamore and Birr. Road users are also asked to avoid all approach roads to Mucklagh village, and the event site at Screggan, from Tuesday, 15th September at 6am until Thursday, 17th of September at 8pm."
"For those attending the National Ploughing Championships, please view in advance the Traffic Management Plan on the An Garda Síochána and National Ploughing Association websites for the correct route to take, depending on where you are travelling from."
