Weather

Up to 40mm of rain is forecast to fall in some parts of the country over the coming week. Met Éireann says that unsettled conditions are expected, with spells of rain or showers affecting most parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday next week.

A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. The warning is valid from 2pm on Wednesday to midnight on Thursday.

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"For the rest of Wednesday and all of Thursday, persistent and occasionally heavy rain at times with a risk of localised flooding. Amounts will be highest in coastal areas and on hills and mountains," the warning reads.

A yellow blight warning has also been issued and is in place until Saturday 1 June. “There will be some limited opportunities for spraying,” Met Éireann said.

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