Ireland will finally experience some summer-like conditions next week, with temperatures of up to 20C on the way.
It's looking like it will be a warm start to next week, as Met Eireann is forecasting bright and sunny days.
Monday will be "bright and breezy" with highs of 18C expected.
And, despite a few rain showers, Tuesday will be even warmer again with temperatures as high as 20C.
A forecaster said: "Monday will be bright and breezy, with short sunny spells, but fairly widespread showers, many heavy.
"Top temperatures will range from 15C to 18C, in moderate to fresh southwest winds.
"It will be a mostly dry and clear overnight. Lowest temperatures will range between 6C to 9C.
"On Tuesday, there'll be a few showers, but mostly dry and bright, with sunny spells at times in most places.
"It will be mild, with top temperatures 17C to 19C maybe 20 C, in light to moderate variable breezes.
"A spell of rain may affect southern areas overnight, but this is uncertain."
The mild weather looks set to continue heading into Wednesday, however, there will be some rain showers.
A forecaster added: "Wednesday will be a bright day, with sunny spells and just scattered showers. Top temperatures will be between 15C and 18C, in light variable breezes."
