Weather forecast

Met Éireann predicts that it will be mostly cloudy tonight, with some patches of drizzle.

Temperatures are expected to reach a low of 3°C, but will reach up to 10°C by morning.

On Tuesday, more rain is expected in the west of the country, but it will be drier in the east.

Some sunny spells are expected throughout the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 13°C.

In the news

  • Italian dairy sheep farmers, who have been dumping milk in protest at low prices, recently trapped a top Italian soccer club at their training ground.
  • Two farmers, who both recently underwent hip replacement operations, won €75,000 between them when they appeared on Winning Streak on RTÉ One.
  • New land parcel maps are in the process of being developed by the Department of Agriculture.
  • A special flock clearance sale at Cahir Mart comprising 200 mid-season lambing ewes exceeded all expectations, with demand outstripping supply.
  • Latest figures on January sales by Irish retailers show a major boost for fruit-, vegetable- and plant-based drinks.