Put frankly, it’s the best weather that any of us can remember but it comes with a cost for those of us who are asthmatic and who suffer from hayfever.
It’s understood that along with the past 9 days, the pollen count will remain quite high next week with sufferers warned to be vigilant by carrying an inhaler if they need one or taking regular hayfever tablets if they take them.
Hayfever sufferers and asthmatics have been advised to take extra precautions as the national forecaster Met Eireann has issued another high pollen count warning for the vast majority of the country today and tomorrow.
Met Eireann say that parts of Leinster, Ulster and Connacht will experience high pollen counts on Monday and Tuesday, whilst Munster will also see levels rise on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It’s believed the latest high level warning, comes as the recent warm and humid weather conditions prompted grass and plant pollen to rise significantly.
High pollen can be particularly irritating to hayfever sufferers as symptoms include, itchy eyes, face swelling, runny nose, sneezing and a sore throat.
Those who suffer from both conditions are advised to take their prescribed medication.