The Latest Breaking News from Met Eireann

Ger Dundon, 36, also known as Darren McClean, was described by the sentencing judge at Wood Green Crown Court as a 'career criminal who played a central figure in the events' that occurred during the plot to kidnap and blackmail two brothers.

While the morning will be a mix of sunny spells and isolated showers, Met Eireann has said that the weather will take a turn for the worse later in the day

Sources have revealed he took on the role of a chef, with a handmade sign made by other lags which read: 'Gerry’s Deli'. When there was leftover spuds, he cooked up fried potatoes for the lads while he also put together cheese, tomato and onion toasties.

Met Eireann has forecast a mild but stormy weekend. Ireland will see near 20C temperatures accompanied by heavy rain and thundery downpours.

The yellow alert will remain in place until 10pm tonight

The national forecaster is warning of "localised thunderstorms/lightning activity with heavy downpours"

Although it will be rain all weekend - temperatures will reach a max of 19C

Umbrellas will be needed this weekend

Temperatures will reach highs of just 13 degrees in Dublin today

Heavy rain and strong winds will batter Ireland as Met Eireann has issued a dreary forecast May

New long-range weather maps appear to show the European heat plume approaching Ireland. Met Eireann has forecast above average temperatures, but it's not all good news.