Record breaking temperature set in the West

25.9°C was observed at the Athenry (Co. Galway) station yesterday afternoon.
Met Éireann confirmed that a new provisional record-high April temperature was recorded in Ireland yesterday (Wednesday, April 30).
25.9°C was observed at the Athenry (Co. Galway) station yesterday afternoon.
This value will be quality controlled and verified to confirm the new record.
📢With temperatures falling now, we can communicate a new provisional record-high April temperature of 25.9°C for Ireland, observed at the Athenry (Co. Galway) station this afternoon 🌡️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 30, 2025
This value will be quality controlled and verified to confirm the new record. More details ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/7naYFH89Cg