Weather forecast

Cloudier than normal, according to Met Éireann, but still mostly dry with plenty of sunshine.

Munster and Leinster can expect temperatures of up to 25°C.

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It's expected to be cooler over Connacht and further to the north of the country, with temperatures of around 20°C.

A status yellow drought warning is in place until this Friday.

In the news

  • An illegal slaughterhouse in Co Louth has been closed by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.
  • A man in his 80s was killed in a farm accident in Co Laois at the weekend.
  • The judges of the Stylish Silage contest remarked on the ingenuity and skill of the winners.
  • Over 25,000 farmers are due an increase in their BPS entitlement to 60% of the national average next year.
  • With ongoing drought conditions forecast well into next week, Bank of Ireland has announced a support package for farmers.
  • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

  • Tuesday mart report