Sunny side up at urban beach on the Docklands

THE sun came out yesterday after days of heavy rains as Ireland’s first urban beach was unveiled in the heart of Dublin’s financial district.

With sand, palm trees, beach cabanas, daily barbecues and parasols, the Docklands Authority has transformed the banks of the River Liffey into a virtual seaside oasis.

Stressed out city slickers will be able to chill out on the beach in George’s Dock at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) for most of July, provided, of course, the weather turns.