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South of country to continue to be warmer and drier than normal this August

Warmer than average temperatures are to remain for the south of the country for the next four weeks, according to Met Éireann’s extended forecast.

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South of country to continue to be warmer and drier than normal this August

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Weekend weather: drier weekend with sunshine and light showers

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Weekend weather: mostly dry with cool temperatures

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