Met Eireann forecasters have confirmed that we are in for a stunning Bank Holiday Weekend with plenty of sun and hot weather ahead.
However there is some uncertainty around Saturday with experts warning that some rain and even thunderstorms could hit.
While overall the country is in for sunny spells and temperatures climbing to 19C and even higher again into 23C next week.
A forecaster said: "Dry in many areas today, with sunny spells in the eastern half of the country and just isolated showers.
"Cloudier in the western half of the country, with patchy rain occasional outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the west and northwest, developing also into parts of west Munster. Maximum temperatures 14 to 19 degrees, in mostly moderate southerly breezes, fresh on Atlantic coasts.
"Tonight, rain and drizzle will become widespread, with patches of mist and fog. Minimum temperatures 8 to 11 degrees, in light southerly or variable breezes.
"Saturday will be mostly cloudy and misty at first, with scattered outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. Brightening up during the day, with some sunny spells developing, but scattered showers also, mainly in the eastern half of the country.
"Some of the showers will turn heavy in the north later, with a slight risk of an isolated thunderstorm. Maximum temperatures 14 to 19 degrees, with mostly light southerly breezes early on, gradually veering westerly.
"Sunday: Mostly dry, with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, but a few isolated showers may occur in the east or southeast. Maximum temperatures 15 to 19 degrees in light southwesterly or variable breezes.
"Dry overnight, with clear spells, but fog patches will develop in calm conditions and with the risk of some dense pockets. Minimum temperatures 6 to 9 degrees.
"Bank Holiday Monday: Mist and fog will clear away quickly and most areas will be dry, with bright or sunny spells. However, Atlantic coasts will be cloudier, with a chance of a few patches of light rain or drizzle.
"Maximum temperatures 16 to 20 degrees, in mostly light southwesterly winds, fresh along west and northwest coasts.. Becoming largely dry overnight, but rain and drizzle will become more widespread along west and northwest coasts. Min. 6 to 10 degrees in mostly light southerly breezes.
"Tuesday and Wednesday: Mainly dry in the east and south, with bright spells, but cloudier in Connacht, Ulster and along the west Munster coast, with occasional rain and drizzle. Quite warm away from Atlantic coasts.
Max. on Tuesday 15 to 21 degrees and higher on Wednesday, with values of 17 to 23 degrees, warmest in the midlands, east and south. Winds mostly light to moderate southwesterly."
