Temperatures over 30 degrees were recorded in the midlands yesterday.
Record-breaking temperatures are set to slip back in the coming days as the heatwave that has gripped the country comes to an end.
Many Met Éireann weather stations recorded temperatures of over 30 degrees yesterday including in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath; Oak Park in Co. Carlow and Dunsany in Co. Meath.
The eastern half of the country will continue to bask in sunshine for a little longer with highs of 27 or 28 degrees.
The rest of the country will become cooler and fresher with highs of 16 to 22 degrees.
The second highest temperature on record was recorded in Dublin's Phoenix Park yesterday hitting 33.1 degrees.
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Offaly forecaster Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel said there will be a gradual breakdown of the warm settled weather:
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