Possibly the first BBQ of the year...in Naas today

This was the scene earlier this evening - as a family was enjoying a BBQ in their back garden in Naas.

A KildareNow reader in the Monread area spotted the smoke and smelled the unmistakable aroma of burgers and sausages on the grill and sent in a photo.

Temperatures were only about 12 degrees - but not bad given that 5 degrees Celsius was the average for the whole March.

The reader said: "Could this be a record - a BBQ in the middle of April?

She added: "I suppose after the so-called Spring we've had, maybe people will spark up a BBQ with the slightest bit of sunshine...!

"It smelled like burgers on a disposable BBQ kit from Tesco!

There may be more BBQs in coming days as the miserable Spring is set to burst into life with long-awaited sunshine and temperatures in the high teens.

Weather experts said Tuesday is bringing temperatures reaching up to 18 degrees Celsius.

Wednesday and Thursday could see even warmer conditions - with temperatures possibly hitting 20 degrees Celsius.

However Friday will see some showers and conditions cooling back to around 15 degrees.