Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann, Thursday will be somewhat cloudy with perhaps some hazy sunshine. It will be mostly dry but a few spots of drizzle and light rain will affect parts of the west and northwest in the morning. Isolated showers may occur during the afternoon. It will be slightly cooler in the west and north, with top temperatures of 17°C to 22°C but warm again over much of Leinster and Munster with top temperatures reaching 22°C to 26°C.

In the news

  • Met Eireann issued its June weather report, with the country experiencing its hottest day since 1946.
  • At a CAP consultation meeting simplification and budget cuts topped the list of concerns.

    Coillte urged haymakers to take precautions when it comes to fire risk.

    The EU parliament voted to implement mandatory recording of farm accident details.

    A French study found that foxes are also a carrier of TB.

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