Weather

Met Éireann is forecasting a mostly cloudy day, with a little patchy light rain and drizzle in places, particularly on western and northern coasts. Hill and coastal fog will be present also, mainly on parts of the south and west coasts.

However, many areas will be dry, with some bright spells developing, especially in inland parts of the south and east. Maximum temperatures of 16°C to 22°C are forecast in light to moderate southwest breezes.

In the news

Strong cow trade at Bandon Mart, beef and lamb trade updates, farmers more likely to hide mental health problems and Glanbia Ireland creation moves forward.

Catch up on all the latest farming news stories here.

What’s coming up today

  • Grain market update.
  • Better Beef Farm preview.
  • Update from Tullamore Farm.

    • IFA hill sheep farm walk and forum at 3pm and 6pm at Callin Conneely’s Letterdyfe, Roundstown, Co Galway, and Peacocks Hotel, Maam Cross.

    To see what’s coming up on our agri-event calendar, click here.