Weather forecast

Friday morning will be misty and cloudy, with further rain and also some fog. Drier brighter conditions will follow in Ulster and north Connacht later in the afternoon and evening. The rain and mist should become more scattered elsewhere, with some dry spells developing. Top temperatures 15°C to 20°C, best in the southeast, with moderate to fresh southwest breezes.

In the news

  • Lambs that robbed in Donegal on Monday were reportedly returned by the robbers later in the week.
  • European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has been recognised for his contribution to the dairy industry at an awards ceremony in the UK.
  • The father of young Juventus star Moise Kean is demanding that the soccer club includes a tractor in its €700,000 deal for his son.
  • Newly-elected president of the Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association, Colm O’Donnell, has vowed to protect farmers with hill and designated land in the upcoming CAP review.
  • Shane Murphy bring us results from some of the winners from the 177th Royal Highland Show in Scotland.
  • Coming up on www.farmersjournal.ie

  • Today’s weather.
  • More reaction from the Royal Highland Show.
  • What’s on today

    Tipperary Waterford Friesian club stocking judging evening, on the farm of Dermot Cleary, Ballycappel, Cloughjordan. at 7:30pm.

    To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.