Weather forecast

Met Éireann is forecasting showers spreading from the west will become widespread and occasionally heavy this morning and there will be an increasing risk of isolated thunderstorms during the day also. Strengthening, southwest to west winds will make it feel rather cool; highest temperatures 13 to 16 degrees Celsius. Early tonight, showers will become confined to western and northern counties with clear spells developing elsewhere. However, westerly winds will remain fresh and gusty overnight and it will turn cooler. Lowest temperatures 7 to 10 degrees Celsius.

In the news today

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  • Minister Creed has announced support for animal welfare bodies.
  • Keenan's sold their 100th wagon under Alltech.
  • The drafting of legislation has been approved for the de-designation of 39 raised bogs and and the part de-designation of seven raised bogs.
  • The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is reminding all small producers rearing turkey or geese for Christmas to register with their Local Authority’s Veterinary Services.
  • Farmer Writer Ronan Delany has had an incredibly busy spring, with a new farm and new lambs.
  • A food wise group has been set up to monitor Brexit.
  • Coming up today on farmersjournal.ie and on the app

  • Grain market update.
  • Mart watch update.
  • Our weekly news round-up straight to your email.
  • What's on today

  • Carlow/Kilkenny Friesian Breeders Club awards night, field evening and stock judging on the farm of Bill O'Keeffe, Church, Clara, Co Kilkenny.
  • To see what’s coming up, visit our agri events calendar.