Ireland continues to bask in summer sun with temperatures hotter than Lanzarote

Thursday and Friday will be the hottest days of the week, as Kerry is set to experience highs of 24C on both days. Picture: Andy Gibson

Ireland is set to be hotter than Lanzarote this week as the spell of good weather will stretch into the bank holiday weekend.

The country will continue to bask in the sun, with temperatures remaining in the low to mid-20s.