Met Éireann have reported that today is officially the hottest day of the year so far.
People countrywide are hitting the beaches and seaside, soaking in the much needed sunshine.
Met Éireann's still urging people to take care while enjoying the warm weather this weekend.
It's the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures of 28.2 degrees recorded at Mount Dillon, Roscommon.
While breezes will keep coastal areas cool through the day, meteorologist Aoife Kealy says people still need to be careful when going to beaches:
"The best thing to do is to take care in the sun and around any water [...] The UV index is really high over the coming days. Stay indoors if you can during the midday and early afternoon sunshine, but if you are outdoors cover up and make sure to use sun cream."
Met Éireann are reporting that the sunny weather should continue tomorrow and into the early days of the coming week.
