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Mushrooms in Ireland: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Ireland: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Good but nuanced prospects in Ireland: Honey Fungus leads at 59/100. Wetter spots in the southwest are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. The curve peaks around 5 Nov and then falls back. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 64 m and 202 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 59/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 5 Nov: Honey Fungus (59/100). Falls clearly from 9 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: IrelandHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept peak
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec few
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Golden Chanterelle
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season, rare here
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Ireland
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Ireland
Across 3 woodland samples in Ireland, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (2/3) and coniferous forest (1/3). Elevations between 64 m and 202 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in Ireland
Are there mushrooms in Ireland right now?
In Ireland, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Ireland?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in Ireland right now?
The most promising species in Ireland right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Horn of Plenty (moderate), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Ireland in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Thursday. Assessment for that day: favourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in Ireland?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Ireland appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: September and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Ireland?
The analysed sites in Ireland fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Ireland?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Ireland: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in Ireland?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Ireland in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Ireland, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
National poisons information centre, 24h (public).
- Poison helpline +353 1 809 2166
- Emergency 112 / 999
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.