Irish tourists facing extreme heat as temperatures hit 45C in Europe 

A man rides his bike on a small road in the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany. Picture: AP Photo/Michael Probst

Thousands of Irish holidaymakers across the continent will bear the brunt of record-breaking temperatures across Europe in the coming days, as extreme heat is set to engulf Europe once again.

In a repeat of last summer, meteorologists in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece have warned of ominous conditions.