Temperatures to hit 20C this weekend with sunshine and scattered showers

Shandon steeple and the North Cathedral amongst the rooftops of the northside of Cork City in bright spring sunshine. Picture: Larry Cummins

Parts of the country are set to hit 20C this weekend, with warm weather, sunny spells and largely dry conditions.

While there will be plenty of bright weather, heavy showers and possible thunderstorms are expected in the west and southwest on Friday.