Overcast skies can't dull Limerick diners' fun

Cian Frawley of Melody in Fox's Bow, Limerick, preparing to open at 5pm on Monday. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

The streets of Limerick were alive with the sound of patrons enjoying themselves this June bank holiday Monday, as the return of outdoor dining and drinking brought with it a welcome sense of relief.

Despite an overcast sky, the atmosphere was bright and positive, as shoppers, workers, families and more took breaks from their days to sit outside one of the many cafes or restaurants which were offering service for the first time since Christmas, when the pandemic restrictions saw businesses across the country shut.