Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann, Valentine's Day will start off wet and windy with heavy rain and strong winds.

Lighter rain showers are predicted for later in the day, with occasional sunny spells.

Average temperatures are expected to be between 8°C and 11°C, with the afternoon turning chilly.

In the news

  • The Department of Agriculture has set payment rates for the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme, including this year's €25m budget increase.
  • Dairy and beef exports could fall by 76% and 53% in a hard Brexit.
  • Supreme Livestock is buying up to 1,200 heavy, black and white bulls for loading next week.
  • The AFBI has confirmed how many cases were involved in the recently reported SBV outbreak.
  • Coming up

  • My Farming Week.
  • What's on

  • CAP Consulation, Bush Hotel, Co Leitrim, 7pm.
  • Teagasc winter crop walk, 11am.
  • To find out about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.