Prayer vigil for fine weather as farmers queue for fodder

A 24-hour prayer vigil for fine weather has been held on the Kerry-Cork border.

The vigil in Rathmore, in the shadow of the Paps mountains — ancient symbols of fertility called after the breasts of Anu — took place in the worst May in living memory in the area and attracted hundreds of people.

The vigil, which finished on Thursday, was held at St Joseph’s parish church and was at the request of the people of the area, said parish priest Fr Pat O’Donnell.