Sunshine continues through Saturday with highs of up to 18°C expected inland, says Met Éireann meteorologist Ailís Hankinson.
Today is set to be the hottest day of the year, so far.
Highest temperatures are due to reach 17°C and possibly 18°C locally in inland areas.
This spell of sunshine is expected to last until Saturday.
Ailís Hankinson, Meteorologist with Met Éireann, has the outlook for the day:

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