Temperatures to hit 19C on Friday ahead of 'sunny and very pleasant' weekend 

Met Éireann says Friday will see some of the warmest weather this week, with "very mild or warm and humid" conditions expected and temperatures of 14C to 19C. File picture: Dan Linehan

Temperatures are set to hit highs of 19C later this week as the country enjoys one of the first bright spells of the year.

Met Éireann says Friday will see some of the warmest weather this week, with "very mild or warm and humid" conditions expected and temperatures of 14C to 19C.