Weather forecast

Friday is set to be a mild and breezy day, according to Met Éireann. It will stay cloudy for the most part, with some sunny breaks coming through at times. It will mostly be dry, but patchy mist and occasional drizzle will also occur, especially near western and southern coasts and around the higher ground. Early tonight there will be scattered outbreaks of rain. However, it should become dry later, with the risk of frost locally as skies clear. Lowest temperatures of 2°C to 6°C, in light to moderate southwest breezes.

In the news today

Farmers are furious over tractor ‘NCT’ plans, there has been €1m issued in 291 GLAS payments and, now that the long-awaited tillage TAMS has opened, farmers are assessing their options.

Catch up on all these stories and more here.

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  • INHFA campaign meeting on the Area of Natural Constraint review.
  • Burrenbeo Trust Learning Landscape Symposium 2017 – Connecting people and place in the Burren.
  • Embrace farm support meeting.
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