The north west is set to continue to benefit from pleasant weather conditions during the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend.

Dry, sunny spells have covered counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in recent days with temperatures hitting the mid-twenties in a number of areas.

According to Met Éireann, while the weather will break slightly for a time, the weather will return to mostly dry weather for the long weekend.

The rise in temperature does increase the risk of gorse fires, however, with the public urged to be vigilant and take extra care.

Meteorologist, Aoife Kealy says the region will be in for some pleasant conditions as the high pressure continues.