Summer heat delayed but less rainfall expected this season, finds major weather survey 

With summer approaching many people are planning their holidays across the country.  Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

With the summer months beckoning and many circling their calendars with holiday dates in mind, a major weather survey reports Ireland may have to wait a little longer before the sunshine reaches our shores. 

The hot spell experienced in Ireland and across much of Europe in late March might have given a taster of the summer weather but a wet and chilly April soon brought a dose of reality that continued into May.