Temperatures could reach 29 degrees
Today could be the hottest day of the year, according to Met Eireann.
It is after Roscommon broke 27 degrees Celsius yesterday to take the yearly record so far.
Temperatures of between 24 and 28 degrees are expected throughout the country, with the possibility of up to 29 in some areas.
Met Eireann Meteorologist, Aoife Kealy, says sunshine can be expected throughout the day
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Mostly sunny ☀️ & very warm today. A little cloud will linger near NW coasts & there is a slight chance of a shower in the S this evening🌦️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 17, 2021
Highs of 24 to 28°C, touching 29°C locally 🌡️ 🥵
Slightly cooler where cloud lingers in the NW & along coasts where sea breezes develop ⛱️ pic.twitter.com/EK4qRUye8D

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