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Tuesday 5 December 2023 Dublin: 3°C

# Summertime

This year
2023
Peter Flanagan is on holidays: 'Put Tramore and Stoneybatter in a blender and you get Margate'
The comedian compares his holiday experience in the UK countryside to the craic chasing at home.
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Jun 24th 2023, 8:00 PM
All time
Too hot in the heatwave? Try some seasonal homemade iced treats from Shane Smith
The master pastry chef shares three delicious recipes for you to try at home in the heatwave.
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Jul 24th 2021, 7:00 AM
Covid-19: Here's when to expect next week's summer re-opening decisions
Cabinet will meet on Friday this week.
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May 22nd 2021, 6:30 AM
Taoiseach to give statement next week on travel, entertainment, sport and hotel quarantine for June and July
A plan for the aviation sector will also be ready by the end of the month.
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May 19th 2021, 9:47 PM
Minister 'optimistic' fans will be able to attend test sporting events during the summer
Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers says Ireland can learn from what other countries are doing.
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Apr 20th 2021, 4:47 PM
'I do anticipate it will be possible to holiday in Ireland' - Varadkar says re-opening will be gradual and cautious
The Tánaiste says talks are underway to extend the wage subsidy and PUP into the summer months.
It's hoped the country can move to Level 4 restrictions in March - but outdoor dining is not expected to begin till a later stage.
Talks are currently underway to extend the wage subsidy and PUP into the summer months, the Tánaiste said.
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Feb 4th 2021, 12:05 AM
Should the clocks go forward and back? The EU wants your opinion
The majority of EU states operate summertime arrangements.
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Jul 22nd 2018, 6:30 AM
Did your local beach get a Blue Flag? Here's this year's full list
The overall number of flags awarded this year is down one – and four beaches have lost their awards since last year.
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May 26th 2016, 4:00 PM
Hooray for summertime: The clocks go forward tonight - don't forget
Saddle up the horses, it’s officially summer.
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Mar 26th 2016, 8:30 PM
Break out the shades - next week looks like it could be a scorcher...
It won’t be quite a heat wave, but it won’t be far off it either.
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Jun 26th 2015, 12:05 PM
Bright, sunny spells. These words are music to our ears
Temperatures are to hit the 20s this week.
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Jun 22nd 2015, 8:59 AM
Are you a 'young, affluent city-dweller'? (If 'yes' - maybe read this)
Why you need to cover-up in the city – even on these sunny-but-cloudy summer days.
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Jun 16th 2015, 10:30 AM
The swallows are back from Africa and that means summer has officially begun
Don’t forget these little guys are a protected species…
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Apr 26th 2015, 8:30 AM
Did you remember? Clocks went forward overnight
It may be later than you think.
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Mar 29th 2015, 8:30 AM
Don't be late! The clocks go forward tonight
A handy public service reminder from TheJournal.ie
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Mar 28th 2015, 9:00 PM
Fancy a cuppa? Dublin council are opening tearooms in a park near you
Tea rooms are opening in Harold’s Cross Park, St Patrick’s Park and in Herbert Park.
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Jul 31st 2014, 7:30 AM
7 seriously silly things Irish people do in the sun
Let’s face it – life is different in the summertime.
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Jul 24th 2014, 3:47 PM
People are already struggling to cope with the heat, REALLY
It’s not even sunny!
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Jun 1st 2014, 4:00 PM
We found a business sector that is doing better now than in the Celtic Tiger
We’re all going on a summer holiday….
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May 24th 2014, 10:00 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s the last day of the weekend – and here’s everything you need to know as we start the day.
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Mar 30th 2014, 8:35 AM
Disclosure, Haim, JVMM and Ben Howard confirmed for Longitude festival
The festival takes place in Marlay Park in July.
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Jan 24th 2014, 12:11 PM
Good news: sunny weather to last ALL week
Summer? Is that really you?
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Jul 7th 2013, 5:35 PM
Keep those BBQs lit, there's another sunny, summery weekend ahead...
“Dry, settled weather over the weekend with further long hours of sunshine through both Saturday and Sunday,” says Met Éireann.
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Jun 6th 2013, 8:43 AM
More wind and rain on the way, as temperatures stay below normal
It’s not time to put away your winter coat just yet…
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May 9th 2013, 8:14 AM
Open thread: What are your best childhood holiday memories?
It’s been the coldest July in 40 years so we’d like you to warm the cockles of our heart…
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Aug 5th 2012, 1:00 PM
Number crunch: Rory needs a big two months to hold on to Number 1 spot
McIlroy was a summer-time bloomer in 2010 and 2011 and only a similar vein of form will stave off Luke Donald
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Apr 19th 2012, 3:25 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Jun 28th 2011, 4:42 PM
As chosen by you: the Bank Holiday road trip and summertime mixtape
The perfect playlist for your bank holiday weekend as chosen by TheJournal.ie readers.
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Jun 4th 2011, 4:11 PM