Rainfall to Reach 2 to 5 Times the Average

Rainfall accumulations over the past week have been significantly above average across most of the country, with particularly high totals in the midlands.

Mullingar recorded 35.7 mm of rainfall, which is 223% of the average, marking it as the wettest location.

In stark contrast, Roches Point in Cork saw only 5.1 mm, just 33% of its normal rainfall, highlighting the wide disparity in precipitation.

This coming week will continue the unsettled and wet weather pattern, with rainfall totals expected to range between 2 to 5 times the seasonal average.

The wettest conditions are forecast in the west and northwest, where already saturated soils are likely to worsen. In contrast, while southern and southeastern areas have been drier, they too will see increased rainfall in the days ahead.

According to Met Éireann in its latest farming forecast, Soil Moisture Deficits (SMD)—which are currently above 30 mm in many areas—will decrease as rainfall increases, improving growth potential but leading to waterlogging in the west and north.

Trafficability will remain better in the south and east, though conditions will deteriorate if rainfall continues at current levels.

This shift in rainfall is also affecting blight risk, with conditions favourable for the spread of Potato Blight across the southern half of the country until Wednesday morning, and again across most of Ireland on Thursday and Friday.