It’s not quite a heatwave but we’ll take it.

Cork is set to enjoy a tasty blast of late summer sunshine this weekend, with temperatures of up to 24C forecast across Munster.

Get the washing on tonight because Thursday will be dry and breezy, with highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees.

According to Met Éireann, Friday will be a warm day “and it will stay dry in most areas with spells of sunshine” and highest temperatures of 18 to 24 degrees.

Now here’s the really good news; it looks like the warm weather will continue this weekend with sunny spells and light breezes.

“There is a chance of a few showers, but many areas will stay dry. Highest temperatures will be between 19 and 24 degrees.” reports the national forecaster.

“There is a good chance that it will stay warm early next week as well.”

Yaasss.