It might be summer, but deck chairs and barbecues will not get much use with scattered showers and cool temperatures predicted for much of the weekend.
This weekend will be quieter on the roads, however, compared to the heavy traffic generated by the bank holiday last weekend.
Further patience is required, however, of northside Dart users with services cancelled between Pearse Station and Howth/Malahide on Saturday and Sunday to facilitate upgrade works.
Motorists in Cork are reminded that Oliver Plunkett Street is closed from Parnell Place to Beasley Street and from Smith Street to Caroline Street due to roadworks.
Those seeking to escape to sunnier skies are advised to arrive at Dublin airport 90 minutes prior to their scheduled departure due to increased security regulations. Passengers are advised to carry a maximum of one piece of carry on luggage.
Rugby fans are well catered for this weekend with the All-Ireland League Division 1, 2 and 3 finals taking place at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. Action kicks off at 12 and runs until about 5.30pm. Sunday sees the Celtic Cup semi-final between Leinster and Munster at Landsdowne Road at 5.30pm.
A big crowd is expected at Pairc Talteann in Navan on Sunday for the first game of the GAA championship between Offaly and Louth at 3.30pm.
Racing takes place at Kilbeggan Co Westmeath on Saturday at 5.30pm, and there are afternoon meetings on Sunday at 2.25pm in Leopardstown and 2.45 pm in Killarney.
The All Ireland Drama Festival starts in Athlone tonight and runs until next Saturday. Theatre-goers could also head to Omagh for the world premiere of the Cavan produced film Testing time,Teddy Boy at the Mid Ulster Film Festival.
The Salsa Congress is also taking place in Dublin, featuring workshops, shows, competitions and parties at various venues. See http://www.salsa.ie/salsacongress/ for further details.