Good morning, folks! Ireland has enjoyed some fabulous weather this week with bright, sunny days and warm temperatures.
The mini-heatwave is here to stay as the country will continue to bask in sizzling temperatures. An independent forecaster revealed that the mercury could be hitting mid-20 degrees or possibly higher locally next week.
Weather Alerts Ireland said on Facebook: "The ECMWF model is forecasting high pressure to remain around Ireland next week keeping the weather settled and dry! Temperatures are expected to rise over the coming days with temperatures over 20 degrees expected.