Ireland has been enjoying mild temperatures in recent weeks, with the warmest day of the year so far recorded last week.
A high of 22.1C was hit in Oak Park, Carlow on June 15 and the country has basked in warm weather since. Thursday could see that record beaten, with 24C forecast for some areas.
Met Eireann said: “Thursday morning will start generally cloudy with some patchy light rain and drizzle in the west and northwest.
