On Thursday evening's Met Éireann forecast, Ailís Hankinson said the day had been "lovely" with "widespread sunshine across the country."
She said: "This fine weather is set to continue through the weekend and through much of next week, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures ranging from the high teens or low 20s [°C].
Looking ahead, Hankinson said Friday "will be another beautiful day with lots of sunshine and just light easterly or variable breezes. Top temperatures will reach 18 to 24 degrees [°C], again warmest in the western half of the country.
"As for the weekend, both Saturday and Sunday will stay dry with widespread sunshine and warm with temperatures in the high teens or low 20 [°C]. And that easterly breeze will continue to keep it a bit cooler along eastern coasts.
"And the good news is that this fine, dry settled spell of weather will continue for much of next week.
"So if you're out and about, do keep in mind that the UV index will be moderate at least so be sun smart and do take care if you're in or around water."
Hankinson added: "Enjoy the sun!"
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While the weather in Ireland may be "lovely," the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine did issue a Fire Danger Notice on Thursday afternoon.
A 'Condition Orange – High Fire Risk' came into effect at 3 pm on Thursday and is to remain in place until noon on Monday, May 19.
"Arising from current weather patterns a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist," the Department said.
Meanwhile, a hosepipe ban is in effect through June 16 for Mullingar in Co Westmeath, Milford in Co Donegal, and Kells-Oldcastle in Co Meath.
During a hosepipe ban, people are not allowed to use a hose to water gardens, water recreational parks or sports grounds, wash cars and trailers, and irrigate or spray crops.
Water also cannot be used for commercial car wash facilities, and filling and topping up pools, ponds and lakes.
In a statement on Thursday, Uisce Éireann urged communities across Co Cork to make every effort to conserve water and reduce usage.
Niall O'Riordan, Uisce Éireann's water operations manager, said: "This long period of dry weather has resulted in low reservoir and river levels.
"We are seeing very high demand on supplies across Cork County.
"With the current spell of warm, dry weather expected to continue into next week, Uisce Éireann is reminding customers across the county to be mindful of their water use and to do what they can to conserve water. This will be critical in ensuring these supplies are protected over the coming weeks and into the summer months.
"We are continuing to monitor all supplies and take appropriate action to manage demand. If measures or restrictions need to be implemented to help manage water supply local communities will be updated.”
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