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David Kent

Ireland weather: Met Eireann update reveals country set to BAKE as hottest week of the year continues

Ireland is going through the warmest week of the year so far - and that's set to continue right the way through the weekend.

The latest forecast from Met Éireann, published early on Wednesday morning, makes for great reading after some fabulous conditions over the last few days.

The national forecaster revealed that temperatures reached highs of 17.8C at their Finner Camp station in Donegal on Tuesday, to back up a balmy 16C day on Monday.

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We're going to see that continue for the next while, with the forecast explaining: "Wednesday will be dry in most areas with long spells of hazy sunshine. There will be well scattered showers later today, mainly in the northwest. Some coastal fog is possible in parts too. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 or 18 degrees, warmest in sunshine across the midlands, west and northwest."

Things will be slightly cloudier on Thursday, but there won't be a trade-off temperature wise as things will remain in the high teens.

"Thursday will be a cloudier day across Connacht, Ulster and western Munster with some drizzle possible at times. Dry elsewhere with good sunshine and just light southerly breezes. Just the chance of some coastal fog. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees, warmest in the east." the forecast reads.

And while rain showers will break out on Friday, they won't hit everywhere, as it will be "a mainly dry and sunny day. A little cloudier near northern coasts with the chance of the odd shower breaking out there. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees, warmest in land with sea breezes developing." according to the latest prediction.

Some would describe the conditions we're going to see as 'beer garden' weather - but one thing is for sure: there will definitely be a grand stretch in the evening after clocks change over the weekend.

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