Killarney and Clonmel automatic climate stations recorded 28.8C at about 3pm on Monday.

Ireland is one of the driest places in Europe right now, and is set to be hotter than parts of the Canaries.

Sunday will be a warm and humid day. Cloudy at first with patchy light rain and drizzle.

Friday will see highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees in light to moderate south or southeast breezes.