The department of Agriculture has issued a red forest fire warning for the bank holiday weekend - the most extreme warning level.
It follows high temperatures this week, which are set to continue over the next few days.
People are being urged not to light fires or barbecues on forest lands and other high risk areas.
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Motorists travelling between Kilcullen and West Wicklow may be impacted.
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High: 30°C | Low: 15°C
