Watch: Dramatic moment lightning strikes Poolbeg chimneys in Dublin

Lightening strikes one of the Poolbeg chimneys in Dublin. Picture: Roger McMorrow

The moment a bolt of lightning struck one of the iconic Poolbeg chimneys in the capital has been captured on camera as Ireland's heatwave finally broke.

Less than 24 hours after record-breaking temperatures were seen across the country, thunderstorm warnings have been issued for 13 counties.