Weather

Rain in the west and southwest will become persistent and heavy but the east will stay mostly dry until later. The rain will gradually spread northeastwards during the afternoon and evening. Top temperatures of just 14°C to 17°C in light southeast to east breeze which will increase to moderate by evening.

On Monday night rain will be widespread, with some very heavy falls in places, though it will ease in west and southwest coastal counties later. Temperatures will range from 9°C to 13°C in mostly light southeasterly breezes.

In the news

  • The €2.6m spent on rural schemes this year is a “massive underspend”, according to Fianna Fáil’s Eamon Ó Cuív.
  • There were fewer numbers at the ring at Balla Mart on Saturday.
  • Contractor Kevin Leahy from Kerry is ”almost up to date” with payments.
  • How is seaweed from Iceland helping with Irish cows’ digestion?
  • Fonterra has finished the 2016-2017 milking season down 2.6% but is forecasting a 3% increase for next season.
  • And, click here to catch up on all our coverage of the Royal Highland Show in Scotland.

    Coming up

  • Weekly weather forecast.
  • We bring you all the info you need ahead of Crops and Cultivation this week.
  • What’s on

    Waterford ICMSA meeting at 8.30pm in the Moorings in Dungarvan.

    To see what’s coming up in your area visit our agri-events calendar.