SPRING finally arrived in Ireland this week and the mercury reached 19 degrees in places on Thursday. SPRING finally arrived in Ireland this week and the mercury reached 19 degrees in places on Thursday. In pictures: Making the most of the sunshineDroves of people flocked outdoors to enjoy the rare heat before the rain returns again. Have a look at some of the best pictures from around the country: The dry, sunny weather will linger for a while according to forecasters. Friday looks set to be another dry day with sunny spells and temperatures in the afternoon will range between 13C and 19C.

Source: Irish Independent April 19, 2018 18:16 UTC