First ever Status Orange high temperature warning issued as midnight temps could hit 26°C

Following the high temperature warnings, the Chief Medical Officer advised people to stay safe while outdoors enjoying the sunshine.

Met Éireann has issued two high temperature warnings over the coming days as people are warned to take care in the extreme heat.

A Status Orange warning has been issued for counties Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath and south Leitrim.