Met Eireann have forecast a stunning few days later this week as a high pressure system hits Ireland.
Highs of up to 27C are expected at times on Saturday and Sunday with the entire country set to be bathed in sunshine.
Meanwhile tonight looks set to see the occasional spell of rain in the west, before temperatures reach 24C on Thursday, warmest in the east.
A Met Eireann forecaster said: "Bright or sunny spells this afternoon across the eastern half of the country however cloudier conditions in the west will extend eastwards through the afternoon and evening. Mainly dry, however there may be some occasional drizzle near western and northern coasts. Highest temperatures of 17 to 23 degrees, coolest in the west in light to moderate westerly winds.
"Largely dry tonight although still rather cloudy with a little patchy drizzle at times along Atlantic coasts. Light westerly winds and mild with lowest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees.
"Tomorrow, Thursday, will start out rather cloudy but the cloud is expected to burn off as the day goes on with temperatures set to rise to as high as 24 degrees in the east of the country. Light northwest winds will keep temperatures at around 20 degrees in western and northern coastal counties, with a few spots of drizzle occurring here in cloudier conditions."
And experts confirmed that a high pressure system is set to move in and establish itself as the week goes on, with the hottest conditions expected this weekend.
The areas likely to see the best of the warmth and sunshine are inland counties, with coastal areas seeing slightly cooler conditions due to the sea breeze.
However it is expected to be dry and largely sunny almost everywhere in the country.
A forecaster added: "On Friday there'll be some cloud and patchy drizzle affecting northwestern coastal areas but elsewhere it looks set to be dry and warm with spells of sunshine. Sunshine should develop in all areas by evening. Maximum temperatures generally ranging 22 to 25 degrees but a little less warm along coasts with sea breezes developing.
"Dry with clear spells on Friday night. Humid with lows of 12 to 15 degrees in light winds.
"The weekend looks set to be mainly dry and warm with spells of sunshine for most of the country. Daytime maxima will range 23 to 27 degrees in most parts but a little less warm in coastal areas as sea breezes develop. By night, it will be dry and humid with temperatures not falling below 14 to 16 degrees countrywide."
