High temperatures for Ireland this week but UN warns of impending climate 'catastrophe'

Ketia Spilberga, Noelani Teevan, and Emmie McGrath enjoying the sunshine and flowers in Cavan town this weekend. Temperatures are set to reach highs of 17C or 18C and Met Éireann says high pressure “will dominate our weather through the rest of the week and over next weekend too. Picture: Lorraine Teevan

As temperature are predicted to hit the high teens in Ireland this week, global experts are warning of the damage that could be done if urgent steps are not taken to reduce the impacts of climate change.

Temperatures are set to reach highs of 17C or 18C and Met Éireann says high pressure “will dominate our weather through the rest of the week and over next weekend too”, with largely dry and sunny conditions.