Updated 20:16

DON’T PUT AWAY those shorts just yet – because the good weather is set to last right into next weekend.

Colour us excited (with a bit of sunburn), because this is what we have to look forward to, according to Met Éireann:

• Today will see top temperatures of 18 -25C, highest over east Munster and south Leinster
• Temperatures tonight will be 11 – 15C, though there might be drizzle in places
• Tuesday will be warm with some clouds, and top temps of 19 – 25C
• The fine summer weather will continue for the rest of the week and next weekend
• It will stay dry all the time except for the odd summer shower and some light rain on Wednesday
• From Thursday it will become “very warm or hot again”
• The west will be the hottest part of the country

Unfortunately, we can expect humid nights – but that’s a small price to pay for lovely sunny days, right?

That means we get to do all these things we’ve been enjoying this past week:

Hanging out with family in paddling pools:

(If you’re lucky enough to have one, that is)

Catching some rays on the beach with pals:

Pic: Claire McManamon

Jumping off cliffs in search of a thrill:

Queuing for 15 hours for a 99:

Eating every meal ‘al fresco’:

And, of course, sword-swallowing on the beach:

All pics: Photocall Ireland (unless marked otherwise)

(And remember, if you’re going to be near water, stay safe).

PIC: Several cows catching some rays in the Mayo sun>

First published 10:56

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