We're finally getting a summer.

Stock up on suncream now, we're in for a scorcher this weekend. Temperatures across Ireland are set to reach highs of 28 degrees this weekend as we finally get the summer we've been waiting for. According to Met Eireann, the temperature is set to start rising and the sun is making an appearance once again. Speaking on RTE's Morning Ireland, meteorologist Gerry Murphy said that the highs of the good weather will be felt over the weekend while it will cool down early next week with showers to start by the middle of the week. While today might be cloudy, it's set to stay dry and the clouds will pass on Friday bringing us some much needed heat. The forecaster said: "There'll be some cloud around on Friday morning, especially in the west and northwest where there may be some patches of drizzle and mist. Sunny spells will develop as the day goes on and it will be warm with temperatures reaching 21 to 25 degrees. It will be a little cooler around the coast as sea breezes develop. Winds will be light, north to northwest or variable in direction." By Saturday, it's set to be very warm with only light breezes, so it's really going to be a weekend to spend out in the garden. Met Eireann said: "Dry and very warm with long spells of sunshine and light breezes. Daytime temperatures will reach 23 to 27 degrees, although it will be cooler along the coast as sea breezes develop. Dry and clear by night, although some patches of mist and fog will form in light winds. Temperatures at night not falling below 11 to 15 degrees." So get your swimmers ready, you're going to need them this weekend.