Mina Darcy (4) enjoys the sunshine under a Cherry Blossom tree in the Phoenix Park in Dublin Picture: Gerry MooneyTemperatures are set to soar above 20C next week as Ireland says goodbye to its chilly spell. Met Eireann said Ireland was set to benefit from an Atlantic front which will bring warm air from north Africa and southern Europe. Dublin and the east coast are set to enjoy the best of the weather, with spells of bright sunshine and warm temperatures likely from Monday evening. From Monday evening, warmer conditions should be felt over Ireland, thanks to the high pressure zone to the south and east of the country. If the high pressure zone from the south and east dominates Ireland's weather, the country could see temperatures climb above 20C next week, with extended dry spells and bright sunshine.

Source: Irish Independent May 15, 2020 09:11 UTC