Shark sightings point to top weather but cuckoos will seal the deal

FESTIVAL revellers nation-wide have been making the most of the brief bursts of sunshine — and there’s a lot more good weather to come, says one of the country’s best-known amateur forecasters.

Basking sharks have been spotted in Dingle harbour in Co Kerry and the dolphins are not yet playing, which all points to a very good summer according to traditional west Kerry weather forecaster TP Ó Conchúir.

However, it’s still a bit early to be sure we’re in for a scorcher and we’ll have to wait for the cuckoos to arrive later this month to be certain, he said.