Hottest day of the year so far as mercury hits 24C in Dublin

Members of the public enjoying the sun shine on the hottest day of the year so far. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Friday was the hottest day of the year so far, Met Éireann has confirmed.

The forecaster says its weather station in Dublin's Phoenix Park recorded a temperature of 24C this afternoon, while its station in Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon, recorded a temperature of 23.7C.