Most places will either touch or break through the 30°C barrier to start the weekend, with a fresh yellow high temperature warning having kicked in.

Dogs Trust recommends walking dogs in the cooler times of the day such as early morning or later in the evening when temperatures are not as high.

The organisation said that it is essential for owners to keep pets cool and safe, as heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that can develop if an animal becomes too hot.

The temperature reached 33 degrees Celsius in Phoenix Park on Monday afternoon

The highest recorded temperature for Ireland was 33.3 degrees at Kilkenny Castle in June 1887