Athenry records highest level of rainfall in the country

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Athenry had the highest levels of rainfall in the country last month. A large proportion of the area's monthly total rainfall of 92.4 millimeters fell in a single day. New figures from MET Eireann reveal that most areas experienced average levels of rainfall in July. Roche's Point in Cork only saw 18.8 millimeters of rain – making it its driest July since 2005. Nationally, average temperatures were above their long-term averages by up to 1.3 degrees – with Malin Head reporting it's warmest July in eight years. MET Eireann's John Eagleton says torrential downpours on July 19th contributed to Athenry's high rainfall levels.