Wettest June in Kerry in 5 years

Valentia Observatory has recorded its wettest June in 15 years.

Figures from Met Éireann show the South Kerry weather station recorded a total of 146mm of rainfall during June, 153% of the long-term average for the month.

The highest daily rainfall total was 41.6 mm at Valentia Observatory on June 24th; this was the highest on record since 2007.

A total of 110 hours of sunshine were recorded during the month at the Cahersiveen weather station.