Writers, music, and Bloom chip in for packed long weekend

We must be a nation of optimists — this bank holiday weekend is one of the biggest for outdoor events this year.

It might be almost June but Met Éireann is warning that the weather will be unsettled and cool over the weekend, with wet and windy conditions on Monday.

Music fans heading to Slane Castle for the Foo Fighters today should be weather-wise — rain will turn heavy tonight.