Met Eireann have issued a rare high temperature advisory for this weekend with the hot weather set to last into next week.
The mercury could go over 30 degrees in parts of the country during the day with forecasters warning of "incredibly warm" nights on the way. This hot spell will start Sunday with the advisory in place until midnight next Wednesday.
Met Eireann said: "Ireland will experience a hot spell Sunday and into early next week. Day time temperatures will widely reach the high twenties, possibly exceeding 30 degrees in some locations. Remaining uncomfortably warm overnight too. Updates to follow."
