Weather forecast

Monday is forecast to be a breezy and showery day, with some showers heavy, but some bright or sunny spells also.

It will be cool and blustery, with temperatures ranging between 14°C to 17°C in fresh to strong and gusty northwesterly winds.

In the news

  • A leading Irish diplomat is confident that access for Irish beef to the enormous and lucrative Chinese market is close.

  • Up to 50mm of rain is forecast for parts of the west and northwest as Met Éireann issues a weather warning.
  • Five yearling cattle in Co Cork died due to chronic ragwort poisoning, the county’s regional vet lab discovered.
  • Another large entry of cattle was on offer at Balla on Saturday, with busy rings and plenty of farmers present.
  • Dairy farmers can expect a solid year of milk prices in 2018, with markets expected to make good returns, although there are factors which could negatively influence the price, Jim Bergin has said.
  • Coming up today:

  • 10 tip to keep in mind for share-farming
  • Weekly weather
  • What’s on

  • North Cork IFA county executive meeting at Corrin Mart, Fermoy, at 8.30pm.
  • South Tipperary IFA county executive meeting at the Cahir House Hotel at 8.30pm.
  • ICMSA Co Tipperary executive meeting at 8.30pm in the Arch Bar, Thurles.