Met Eireann's stunning 48 hour county-by-county forecast as six areas to see 20C plus

Ireland is set to sizzle in spring sunshine on Saturday as temperatures are set to hit a balmy 20C -hotter than Athens, Vienna and Madrid.

Thousands of sun-worshippers across the country have enjoyed the Mediterranean-like conditions today by spending some leisure time at beaches and parks.

The mercury soared to a 18C in Valentia in Co Kerry, while temperatures climbed to 16C in Shannon, Co Clare and Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon.

The west has fared best during Ireland’s recent sunny spell and the mercury on Saturday will reach higher than Madrid and Athens (both 19C) and Vienna (18C).

Met Eireann forecaster Deirdre Lowe said: “Saturday will be slightly warmer than Sunday and temperatures could get up to 19C or 20C in parts of Clare, Galway, Mayo and in the west.

Enjoying the sun pictured this afternoon at Portmarnock Beach enjoying the sunny weather...(pic 2019) (Collins Photo Agency)

“But in the east coast it’ll be about 12C or 13C due to the easterly breeze.

“On Sunday temperatures in the east again will be about 12C but they could climb up to about 17C or 18C in parts of the west.

“So west-Connacht and the north-west of Munster are getting the best temperatures over the weekend."

Here's a look at the forecast for each county as Ireland settles in for a stunning weekend.

Ulster

Antrim

Saturday will be a dry and bright day with good sunny spells in Antrim. Highest afternoon temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, staying warmest in the west of the province.

Armagh

Saturday will be a dry and bright day with good sunny spells in Armagh. Highest afternoon temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, staying warmest in the west of Ulster.

Cavan

Saturday will be a dry and bright day with good sunny spells in Cavan. Highest afternoon temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, staying warmest in the west of Ulster.

Derry

Saturday will be a dry and bright day with good sunny spells in Derry. Highest afternoon temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, staying warmest in the west of Ulster.

Donegal

Met Eireann forecast that Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Donegal. Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Down

Saturday will be a dry and bright day with good sunny spells in Down. Highest afternoon temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, staying warmest in the west of Ulster.

Fermanagh

Saturday will be a dry and bright day with good sunny spells in Down. Highest afternoon temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, staying warmest in the west of Ulster.

Monaghan

In mighty Monaghan, Saturday will be a dry and bright day with good sunny spells . Highest afternoon temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, staying warmest in the west of Ulster.

Tyrone

Frosty weather in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. (Sam Roberts)

Tryone is forecast to have a dry and bright Saturday with good sunny spells. Highest afternoon temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, staying warmest in the west of Ulster.

Munster

Four year old Cian Walshe, four, and his sister Ella, eight, play in the sea off Portmarnock Beach, Dublin. (PA)

Clare

The banner county of Clare will have a pleasant and sunny Saturday.The west has fared best during Ireland’s recent sunny spell and the mercury on Saturday will reach higher than Madrid and Athens (both 19C) and Vienna (18C).

Met Eireann forecaster Deirdre Lowe said: “Saturday will be slightly warmer than Sunday and temperatures could get up to 19C or 20C in parts of Clare, Galway, Mayo and in the west."

Cork

The Rebel county will have a will be a pleasant and sunny Saturday. Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Kerry

In the Kingdom, Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day. Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Limerick

Neasa McHugh from Raheny with her dog Levi pictured this afternoon at Portmarnock Beach enjoying the sunny weather. (Collins Agency, Dublin)

In Limerick, Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day. Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Tipperary

In Tipperary, Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day. Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Waterford

In Waterford, Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day. Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Leinster

Carlow

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Carlow.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Dublin

People enjoy the sunny weather in the Phoenix Park, Dublin (Collins Photos.)

The capital will have a dry and bright day with good sunny spells.

Highest temperatures ranging between 13 to 16 degrees Celsius in light to moderate easterly breezes.

Kildare

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Kildare.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Kilkenny

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Kilkenny.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Laois

People enjoy the sunny weather with the deer in the Phoenix Park, Dublin (Collins Photos)

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Laois.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Longford

Met Eireann forecast that Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Longford.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Louth

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day for the wee county.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Meath

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Meath.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Offaly

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Offaly.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Westmeath

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in Westmeath.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Wexford

Saturday will be a pleasant day in the sunny south east of Wexford.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Wicklow

Saturday will be a pleasant and sunny day in the garden county of Wicklow.

Highest temperatures will range 13 to 19 or 20 degrees, warmest again in the west, coolest along southern and eastern coasts due to the light to moderate easterly breezes.

Connacht

Galway

Beautiful Galway will have a very warm Saturday. The west has fared best during Ireland’s recent sunny spell and the mercury on Saturday will reach higher than Madrid and Athens (both 19C) and Vienna (18C).

Met Eireann forecaster Deirdre Lowe said: “Saturday will be slightly warmer than Sunday and temperatures could get up to 19C or 20C in parts of Clare, Galway, Mayo and in the west."

Leitrim

Leitrim will have a very pleasant and warm Saturday.

The west has fared best during Ireland’s recent sunny spell and the mercury today (Sat) will reach higher than Madrid and Athens (both 19C) and Vienna (18C).

Met Eireann forecaster Deirdre Lowe said: “Saturday will be slightly warmer than Sunday and temperatures could get up to 19C or 20C in parts of Clare, Galway, Mayo and in the west."

Mayo

29/03/21 People out in the morning sunshine on Sandymount Strand,Dublin (Collins Photo Agency)

Mayo will have cause for cheer with a very warm and pleasant Saturday.

The west has fared best during Ireland’s recent sunny spell and the mercury on Saturday will reach higher than Madrid and Athens (both 19C) and Vienna (18C).

Met Eireann forecaster Deirdre Lowe said: “Saturday will be slightly warmer than Sunday and temperatures could get up to 19C or 20C in parts of Clare, Galway, Mayo and in the west."

Roscommon

The Rossies will have a very pleasant and warm Saturday.

The west has fared best during Ireland’s recent sunny spell and the mercury today (Sat) will reach higher than Madrid and Athens (both 19C) and Vienna (18C).

Met Eireann forecaster Deirdre Lowe said: “Saturday will be slightly warmer than Sunday and temperatures could get up to 19C or 20C in parts of Clare, Galway, Mayo and in the west."

Sligo

The Yeats county is set for a very pleasant and warm Saturday.

The west has fared best during Ireland’s recent sunny spell and the mercury today (Sat) will reach higher than Madrid and Athens (both 19C) and Vienna (18C).

Met Eireann forecaster Deirdre Lowe said: “Saturday will be slightly warmer than Sunday and temperatures could get up to 19C or 20C in parts of Clare, Galway, Mayo and in the west."