A Met Éireann warning for high temperatures will take effect in 14 counties at 12pm

Forestry agency Coillte has urged people not to light fires or barbeques in high-risk areas.

Fire crews from Bray and Greystones responded to a large fire in Djouce Woodlands.

A Status Orange Forest Fire warning is in place as temperatures soar up to 30 degrees across the country

The country is set to sizzle in daytime temperatures of more than 30 degrees over a 72-hour period beginning on Sunday