Sunshine to continue in Ireland as Europe hit by wild fires

Beachgoers enjoy the good weather on Sunday at Inchydoney in West Cork. Picture: Denis Boyle
The scorching weather is set to continue for most of the week, with temperatures to reach up to 27C in parts of the country.
Sunday was the hottest day of the year so far, with the mercury tipping 26C in the midlands.
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