Ireland will be split between a heatwave and an Arctic snap today as half the country is set to briefly bask in glorious weather.
Highest temperatures are expected to reach up to 24C in the south and southeast, making Friday the hottest day of the year so far.
However, as the north and west of the country experience cold air from the Arctic it will be much cooler in those parts of Ireland with highest temperatures of between 15C to 19C and persistent rain.