We don't get it often, but we don't waste it when we do...
The sun is here, and by the sounds of it, it's here to stay.
This week we have even seen
fire warnings and people being seriously
urged to wear sun cream.
So prepare to see loads of topless men out cutting the grass, teenage lads in their shortest pair of short shorts, and some shocking cases of sunburn in the coming days.
But we're definitely not complaining about this, we Irish have a very unique way of celebrating the sun...
So to celebrate the sunshine, we thought we'd take a look at a number of Irish people who just did the sunshine the right way...
The barge
We could have filled this whole piece with brilliant pictures from people enjoying themselves at The Barge, but we're only going to pick a few. There's not many places we'd rather be when the sun is out, and this is why...
Or what about this excellent reception that one man got as he sailed by on a sunny day? Class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heg13_jHrEA
Makeshift swimming pools
We're not blessed with good weather all year round in this country, we're lucky to get one decent month, so there would be no real point in us having a swimming pool in our back garden.
But we are blessed with a skill for being innovative, and being able to make something out of nothing.
So although we might not have an abundance of swimming pools in the traditional sense, that doesn't mean we don't find a way to cool down in the sun...
Or what about these lads making a pool out bales of hay?
These must have taken some effort, but we're sure it was worth it.
Even the babies love it
If ever there was any evidence needed that people are definitely happier when they're in the sun, here it is.
Just take a look at this Cork baby seeing sunshine on his hand for the first time...
What type of sorcery is this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=itebXVv43Nw
Stupidly big ice creams
Is there a better sunny weather food than a 99 ice cream? We don't think so anyway.
Well there's actually one thing better than a 99...
A HUGE 99.
We have a feeling that you'll suddenly be craving one of these next time you step outdoors.
Sunburn
Now, we're cheating a little bit here.
This is one thing that Irish people definitely do not do right. In fact, we do it wrong.
It's actually a handy way of recognising another Irish person on holidays - if you see someone looking like a lobster, you can be fairly sure that they're from Ireland.
Just look at us, we're a disgrace.
Just not being arsed
Here we're paying tribute to Rollercoaster Records in Kilkenny, who just didn't fancy opening because the weather was too damn nice.
We love that attitude.
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