Dublin is set for another scorching day with temperatures set to hit up to 19C this afternoon.
Forecasters say we can expect spells of long, hazy sunshine today with the good weather set to continue tomorrow where there will be highs of 20C.
But as the weekend approaches, it's expected to get cooler with rain and wind returning.
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Met Eireann's national forecast says: "Friday: Cloudier conditions with scattered showers will spread across the country on Friday.
"However, there will be some sunshine, especially towards evening across the north and east of the country.
"Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees in moderate to fresh northeast breezes.
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"Saturday: A mix of sunny spells and passing showers on Saturday in a moderate to fresh northeasterly breeze. Top temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees.
"Sunday: Current indications suggest Sunday will be a mixed day with some sunshine, especially in the south of the country but also with showers.
"Maximum temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees, close the May average."
