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
.
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

Kildare TD Calls For Prevention Of Supermarkets Disposing Of Unsold Edible Food
Talks Continue This Morning In Ambulance Staff Pay Dispute
Almost 1,800 Complaints Made To Ombudsman for Children Last Year
Man Dies Following Assault In Blanchardstown On Sunday
Value Of Unused Medication Each Year Estimated At Over €37.5M
Appeal Against Country's First Ever Supervised Injection Centre Rejected
Woman Caught On Laptop While Driving As National Day Of Action For Mobile Phone Distraction Takes Place
RTÉ Senior Management Due Before Oireachtas Committee Today