Make the most of it — while it lasts

Slap on the sunscreen but delay washing the car, as today looks set to be the last scorcher of the current sweltering spell.

Met Éireann is predicting another day of soaring temperatures across the country after the entire island enjoyed a virtually cloudless day yesterday.

However, this has lowered water levels in some areas and Cork County Council has asked householders to be prudent with their consumption.