Weather forecast

The bulk of the country will stay dry with good spells of sunshine according to Met Éireann.

However across Ulster and Connacht outbreaks of showery rain will persist for a time but the rain will gradually decrease throughout the day.

Towards evening some rain will affect the south coast.

Highest temperatures of 8-10°C.

In the news

  • We reveal how many new Rural Social Scheme places are opening in your county.
  • Tánaiste Simon Coveney has stated that he believes Ireland will commence beef exports to China in the coming months.
  • Calf exports are continuing in strong numbers despite only two of the four sailings from Ireland to France being completed last week due to poor weather.
  • There have been reports of increased cases of the Schmallenberg virus in the east of the country.
  • Credit Unions across Ireland are rolling out new unsecured loan packages for farmers.
  • Contractors involved in agriculture look set to be exempted from the new tractor testing regime.
  • What's on today

  • Rearing4Rickie auction - Rickie Healy Appeal, 7pm at Kanturk Livestock Mart, Co Cork.
  • Nuffield discussion/networking event - 'Fake news and its implications for agriculture', 5pm at the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Co Tipperary.
  • Provita Lameness Clinic - 9.30am-4.30pm: Dairygold, Buttevant, Co Cork.
  • To find out more about events near you, visit our agri-events calendar.