Weather set to 'get better each day' as temperatures to reach 20C

Matilda and Theodore Janssen from Clonakilty flying a kite on the beach as they enjoy the sunny weather at Inchydoney in West Cork. Picture; Eddie O'Hare

Make sure you have plenty of sunscreen close by over the next few days as the country is set to bask in sunshine.

Last Friday saw some parts of Connaught touch the 20C mark, but it's expected that most of the country will see similar temperatures this weekend, according to Met Éireann.