why is rainfall greater in west than in the east of ireland
Relevance. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Due to the direction of the prevailing winds, from the South West mainly. They bring the rain from the Atlantic in a North Easterly direction, so the West get the heaviest rain first, then the midlands and then the North East or Scotland.So the South East corner and East Anglia see rather less rain.. need to know why it rains more in the west than the east it would be useful if you answer this before the 5th please!!!!!!!!!