Clare Experienced Sunniest July In 71 Years Last Month, But Did Farmers Make Hay While The Sun Shone? Or Will Mixed Conditions Now Forecast Bring Welcome Relief?

County Clare has just experienced its sunniest July in more than seven decades, with Shannon Airport recording its highest July sunshine total since 1955.     While many people enjoyed the prolonged spell of warm, dry weather, what impact has it had on the county's farming sector?     Did farmers make the most of the exceptional conditions to get hay and silage harvested, and with rain now forecast after another humid week, is the change in weather coming at just the right time?     To discuss it, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare IFA Chair, Stephen Walsh. Image (c) Africa images via Canva