Targeted assaults on foreign nationals in Dublin and Limerick are examples of a "worrying pattern of far-right violence", according to an Irish anti-racism group.

Periodic wet weather with more cloud cover is expected now thru midweek, taking the edge off the heat in the coming days.

Heavy t-storms are likely that pose a threat for gusty winds, hail and localized flooding. The cloud cover and rain will take the edge off the heat into midweek.