April was third-warmest on record since 1900 – Met Éireann

April was a month of contrasts, expets said (PA)

Last month was the third-warmest April on record in Ireland since 1900, Met Éireann said.

It also confirmed a record-high April temperature for Ireland, recorded in Athenry, Co Galway on Wednesday, April 30 with a temperature of 25.9C.