People are being urged to take measures over the bank holiday to prevent getting sun burn and risking skin cancer.
The Irish Cancer Society says adhering to their SunSmart code is the best way to prevent burning.
It includes wearing a hat, using high factor sunscreen and covering up with cloths.
Director of Advocacy & External Affairs at the Society Rachel Morrogh says skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed every year.
"There's around 13,000 skin cancers diagnosed every year in Ireland, and 9 out of 10 of those are preventable,.
"They're caused by UV rays from the sun. We know that this weekend the UV index will be quite high.
"It's one of the most common cancers in Ireland, and there are things we can do to prevent skin cancer."
