Here comes the sun with highs of 23 degrees from mid-week 

Walkers enjoying the fine weather near The Lough in Cork city. File Picture: Andy Gibson.

Ireland looks set for warm weather in the week ahead, with temperatures likely to reach 23 degrees or higher over the coming days.

Met Éireann is forecasting fine weather as the week goes on, with temperatures rising slightly and conditions improving as we progress to the weekend.