Weather forecast for the first day of the National Ploughing Championships

The weather forecast is looking good for the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Carlow.

According to Met Eireann, it will be sunny throughout the day with temperatures set to reach 18 degrees.

Winds will be light with clear skies expected throughout the day after some light early morning cloud clears. 

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