The country has just luxuriated in, or — depending on your disposition, endured — a week of weather that leaves everyone a little unhinged.
A week of relentless sunshine, of barbecues and beach days soundtracked perhaps by Stanley Road, or maybe a bit of The Jam, a smidge of The Style Council.
This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in
Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.
Unlock this article and get unlimited access to news, sport, opinion, podcasts and more.