Mercury rises highest in Mayo
Claremorris in County Mayo was the warmest spot in Ireland on Sunday, reaching 18.9°C.
A moderate easterly breeze kept temperatures down in the east of Ireland, but the west enjoyed warming spring sunshine.
Belmullet in northwest Mayo reached 18.7°C, while Knock Airport saw the mercury level rise to 17.2°C.
Temperatures will drop close to freezing in the Midlands and south Ulster overnight and into Monday morning as winds become light.
It will remain much milder in coastal areas.
There will be plenty of sunshine across Ireland on Monday.
Following a week of lower temperatures, compared to the rest of Ireland, the east and south will warm up due to slacker winds.
Top temperatures on Monday will range from 14 to 19°C, warmest in the west.
The rest of the coming week will bring dry and warm conditions with widespread sunshine.
Sunshine will become a little hazier later in the week.
Daytime highs may drop slightly with the arrival of rain or showers later next weekend, likely ranging from 12 to 15°C across the country, though western areas could still see milder conditions.
