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Tomorrow is officially the first day of summer

It is in Ireland, anyway.

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! Summer is a mere sleep away.

Though most agree that technically summer begins in June, the ancient Irish calendar tells us that tomorrow, 1 May, is OUR first day of summer.

This has left many people in a state of shock.

Tweet by @Roisin Trunk Source: Roisin Trunk/Twitter

But why the dismay? There’s so much to look forward to!

1) Cans by the canal

We already addressed the fact that cans by the canal weather is approaching, but now it’s real. It’s here. It’s time.

canalcans Source: Flickr/William Murphy

2) 99s

With a BIG flake. Quick now, before it melts.

New Luas Citywest Line Openings Source: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland

3) Farmers’ tans

The first bit of sun always catches us by surprise, so we’re left with this.

Of course, it is only after the damage is done that the men of Ireland decide to forgo tops altogether – revealing themselves in all their lobster-skinned glory.

Skin_tanning Source: Wikimedia Commons

4) Sitting out in the sun on your lunch hour

In your suit or nice work clothes. If you can work a 99 into the equation, you have reached Peak Irish Summer.

Good Sunny Weather Source: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

5) The beach

Because we’re a little island, we’re lucky that most of us can flee to the beach at the first sign of sun. Don’t forget your picnic.

Good Sunny Weather Source: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland

And if you’re still not in the mood after all that:

Source: DJJazzyJeffVEVO/YouTube

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