Ireland shows its beauty in sunny weather

A BRILLIANT summer to date will reach a high point this bank holiday weekend with tens of thousands of people on holidays, and those not on holidays taking to the outdoors to enjoy beaches, forests, parks, mountains and lakes.

It’s amazing how fine weather can lift people’s spirits. How often, for instance, have you heard the dreaded ‘r’ word this summer? People are putting their cares aside — temporarily at least — and the heavy atmosphere that has clouded the country for so long seems to have lifted.

Ireland looks a picture, at present, and ideal growing conditions have resulted in a profusion in wild flowers, with the fuschia blooming in places like West Cork and Kerry.