Weather forecast

Saturday is forecast to be largely dry and bright, with sunny intervals. Cloud is to increase across northwest Ulster during the day with some patchy light rain or drizzle near coastal areas.

Highs of 17°C to 23°C have been forecast by Met Éireann, the warmest of these across Munster.

In the news

  • UK prime minister Theresa May has said that the European Commission's Brexit backstop proposal does not deliver.
  • Payments under the Fodder Transport Support Measure commenced on Tuesday 17 July.
  • Farmers have been warned about transporting high loads of hay and straw which may come in contact with overhead electricity wires.
  • A cattle trailer has been stolen from Tibohine, Castlerea, Co Roscommon.
  • A two-week extension to the date for submission of farm improvement plans in the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Scheme has been granted.
  • Coming up this weekend

  • Nathan Tuffy reports from Balla Mart.
  • Phelim O'Neill has the latest Brexit analysis.
  • We bring you our photos of the week.