A high temperature warning has been issued for Galway today as many parts of the county are expected to reach 27 degrees or higher.
Met Éireann has issued a high temperature weather warning for Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Kilkenny, Laois, and Offaly today.
Maximum temperatures today will be in excess of 27 degrees in many places, with night time temperatures in excess of 15 degrees.
This can carry a risk of heat stress and sleeping difficulties. There is also an increased risk posed by more people using lakes and beaches this week.
Met Éireann has also cautioned of an increased risk of forest fires from the heat.
