Ireland will be hotter than Barcelona at times this week with Met Eireann forecasting an early taste of Summer.
The mercury is set to reach 17C as low pressure drifts to the south of the country, leaving high pressure to dominate.
Temperatures of 17C means Ireland will be hotter than parts of Spain, where Barcelona is expecting maximum temperatures of 16C, while highs of just 9C are forecast for Madrid on Friday.