Heat warning takes hold as temperatures set to hit 34C this week

Muckross Rowing Club members take advantage of the calm waters to train on Lough Lein at Killarney National Park. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan/FREE PIC

Thursday is set to be the hottest day of the week in Ireland with temperatures up to 31C in parts.

Across Europe, red warnings have been issued in the UK, Italy and France over extreme temperatures that are set to hit record highs for June this week.