Last of summer sun to be followed by downpour for Electric Picnic weekend

Tents are erected prior to this weekend's Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois.

The country is set to enjoy some late summer sun this week, with temperatures to reach highs of 23C on Monday, and sunny spells also forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. 

However, as last-minute preparations get under way in Stradbally, Co Laois for this weekend's Electric Picnic, festival-goers are being warned that they will need to pack their raincoats.