Weather forecast
Friday morning is forecast to be cloudy in the east with some lingering rain or drizzle. It will be brighter in central parts with some sunny breaks.
In the west, Met Éireann has said showers or longer spells of rain will develop and will spread eastwards in the afternoon and evening.
It will be cooler compared to recent days, with highest temperatures of 17 to 21°c and moderate south to southwest breezes
In the news
The Irish Farmers Journal understands a deal is imminent where Irish meat processor Kepak will acquire the red meat division of UK processor 2 Sisters Food Group.Farmers anxious to hear if new Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) maps will disqualify their land for payment have been assured that maps will be “almost the same” as the ones currently in use.Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed told RTÉ Radio 1 this Thursday morning that he and the farming industry needed to work together to "close the gap for the winter" as fodder supplies dwindle in the ongoing drought.Mills continue to work at full capacity this week supplying feed to livestock farmers who are trying to stretch scarce grass and silage supplies.Concerns are growing that bank finance required to underpin winter cattle finishers may not be available this autumn.Coming up this Friday
The weather for the weekend ahead.
Weather forecast
Friday morning is forecast to be cloudy in the east with some lingering rain or drizzle. It will be brighter in central parts with some sunny breaks.
In the west, Met Éireann has said showers or longer spells of rain will develop and will spread eastwards in the afternoon and evening.
It will be cooler compared to recent days, with highest temperatures of 17 to 21°c and moderate south to southwest breezes
In the news
The Irish Farmers Journal understands a deal is imminent where Irish meat processor Kepak will acquire the red meat division of UK processor 2 Sisters Food Group.Farmers anxious to hear if new Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) maps will disqualify their land for payment have been assured that maps will be “almost the same” as the ones currently in use.Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed told RTÉ Radio 1 this Thursday morning that he and the farming industry needed to work together to "close the gap for the winter" as fodder supplies dwindle in the ongoing drought.Mills continue to work at full capacity this week supplying feed to livestock farmers who are trying to stretch scarce grass and silage supplies.Concerns are growing that bank finance required to underpin winter cattle finishers may not be available this autumn.Coming up this Friday
The weather for the weekend ahead. 
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