Met Éireann forecast a cool and mostly sunny start on Monday, but cloud will accumulate in places throughout the afternoon. It will be a dry day for many, but a few showers will still occur in the far north and northwest before dying out later. Highest temperature of 12°C to 15°C are expected on Monday.

It will be mainly dry on Tuesday, although some rain is likely in the northwest. It will be a breezy day with moderate to fresh southwest winds and temperatures will still be on the cool side at between 12°C and 15°C.

Milder mid-week

Milder conditions are expected for Wednesday and Thursday in moderate southwest winds. Rain is still possible from time to time in the north but otherwise it will be dry with some sunshine. Highest temperatures of 15°C to 20°C on both days.

Current indications from Met Éireann are that Friday and next weekend will be largely dry with sunny spells and mainly light breezes.

Farming forecast

Rainfall predictions are less than 10% of normal levels for most places. Only north Ulster and northwest Connacht have higher predicted levels at around 50%.

The recent cooler trend is set to continue for a while but then there will be a gradual warming through next week.

Soil moisture deficits are still present in eastern and southeastern areas and are generally between 25mm and 40mm. Fields may be wet now but will dry again this week.

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