Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann, Thursday will be changeable, with bright but cold weather and some bright spells throughout the day.

The night will be particularly cold, with some scattered showered mostly in the west and northwest.

Night-time temperatures could reach as low as -2°C, with coldest temperatures expected in eastern counties.

In the news

  • Farmers with disadvantaged land are set to receive a cash boost from increased ANC rates and a hike in forestry payments.
  • Irish exporters are studying a tender opened by Turkey for 100,000 slaughter-weight bulls.
  • Confusion continues to surround the fodder transport scheme introduced by Minister Michael Creed.
  • Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said he is “slightly more optimistic” about CAP funding following recent pronouncements by the French and German governments.
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  • The Future of Farming Expo, 1pm
  • Teagasc Winter Cereal Farm Wallk of the North East, 11am
  • Clare IFA county Executive meeting, 8.30pm
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