St Swithin's Day: Could it stay sunny for the next 40 days? Here's what we know

July 15 is St Swithin's day and according to an old legend, it could determine the weather for the rest of the summer

People at Warren Beach in Rosscarbery taking advantage of a sunny day. Picture: Andy Gibson

In the midst of a scorcher of a summer, many of us are wondering how long the fine weather will last.

According to folklore, today's date — July 15 — is an important one that may determine how the rest of the season will go and whether or not we can expect the summer heatwave to continue.