Weather forecast

There is no sign of the heatwave abating, with Met Éireann forecasting temperatures over 30°C for some inland areas tomorrow. Elsewhere, they will range between 25°C and 28°C, with sea breezes keeping coastal areas cooler. There is no firm indication of when significant rain will fall, with small amounts possible on Saturday and a chance of showers from Monday.

In the news

  • As drought takes hold, Met Éireann has warned that "the potato crop can only survive with the intervention of artificial watering".
  • A serving Garda who was involved in a crash with a contractor's mower in Co Roscommon was found not guilty of careless driving. The court case came up as another crash left police unimpressed in England.
  • Adam Woods highlights the take-home messages from Tuesday's BEEF 2018 open day at Teagasc Grange.
  • China has lifted its 20-year ban on UK beef.
  • Weekly podcast: Creed responds to bullying allegations and farming on an island.

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  • The latest agri-jobs.
  • Help is on the way to get rid of stockpiles of old tyres.