Met Eireann’s latest forecast shows the return of summer sunshine for four days straight as temperatures reach 23C in some areas.
With the arrival of some much-needed great weather, many families will be packing up the car for a day at the beach soaking up some vitamin D.
Several weeks ago, warnings were published during a similar bout of good weather as hundreds swarmed to beaches, while sightings of the weever fish were also on the rise.
READ MORE: How to treat weever fish stings
The public was warned to keep an eye out for these masters of disguise, as they bury themselves in the sand so that only their eyes, mouth and its venomous black dorsal fin are above the sand.
If kicked, stood on, or stumbled over by any unlucky members of the public, the fish will unleash its sting which is known to cause excruciating pain.
In some very rare cases, these stings have been known to trigger heart attacks or cause severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylactic shock.
RNLI lifeguard supervisor Beau Gillet recently said: "I've seen grown men cry from the pain and then a small child not be affected by it."
Water Safety Ireland say the sting is most intense for the first two hours when the foot normally goes red and swells up but warned the pain "may last for up to two weeks.”
In order to treat a weever fish sting you should place the affected area into a basin of hot water that is at least 40C - but as hot as you can handle is best.
The hot water draws the venom out and relieves the pain.
In order to avoid the agony of stepping on one of these creatures, Water Safety Ireland said people should “swim approximately one hour to two hours either side of low water to reduce the risk of stepping on them.”
You should also make sure to wear flip flops or sandals when walking on the beach close to low water.
Sunbathers still needed to watch out for jellyfish as sightings of the venomous creatures are on the rise and it could be down to climate change.
The notorious lion's mane jellyfish and their cousin the Portuguese Man O' War have been spotted on our shores.
Dr Damien Haberlin, who runs The Big Jellyfish Hunt Facebook page, this week said he’s been notified of several Portuguese Man O' War sightings and said it won't be the last time the venomous vermin are seen.
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