Temperatures to come close to 30C with 'good sunny spells' expected this weekend

Temperatures of 20C to 25C on Sunday will be trumped on Monday with highs of 26C or 27C expected. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The mercury will come close to hitting 30C over the next few days with the country set to see temperatures soar.

Sunday and Monday will see the best of the weather, but there should be dry and sunny spells across the weekend. Friday will be dry with the majority of the sunshine in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will reach highs of 23C.