You’ll need to lash on the sunscreen.

Met Éireann is forecasting a proper scorcher for the weekend, with temperatures of up to 27C on Saturday and Sunday.

Today, Friday, will be “very warm with top temperatures of 21 to 25 degrees, cooler near coasts due to sea breezes”, with a mild and humid night bringing temperatures of 16C.

“Tomorrow will be very warm or hot, and dry with good sunshine for many.” said a forecaster.

Mist and fog will continue to burn off this morning for a largely dry day with warm spells of ☀️

Staying cloudier with a little drizzle possible near northwestern coasts.

Very warm with highs🌡️ of 21 to 25°C, cooler near coasts. pic.twitter.com/HaAwnwUU40

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 16, 2021

“Temperatures will rise to 25 to 27 degrees, cooler near coasts due to sea breezes, with light northeast or variable breezes inland.”

Sunday is another day for the beach, with highs of 23C to 27C predicted.

And this time it looks like the sunshine might last; high pressure will bring dry, very warm and mostly sunny weather to most parts of the country for the weekend and into the start of next week.

Main image: Myrtleville Beach, Instagram/jessburkephotos