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Friday 15 November, 2024
Friday 15 November, 2024
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The 9 unmistakeable smells of an Irish summer
1. Sun cream
Specifically the coconut scent of cheapo Malibu sun cream, perfect for sizzling yourself in the elusive Irish sun.
2. The stink of festival toilets
From portaloos to the dreaded long drop, there is no hiding from that stench. Distressing.
3. Freshly cut grass
Sun’s out? Lawnmowers’ out. Enjoyment of this particular scent entirely depends on if you have hayfever or not.
4. Sun-warmed bins
That slightly sweet, wholly awful stench of hot rubbish. TAKE IT AWAY.
5. Cheap cider
This comes wafting from most every public area during a sunny spell.
6. Clean sheets after getting a good drying on the line
Summer fresh.
7. Musty tent
Hasn’t been used in a while, but you’re breaking it out this year for a music festival/camping holiday.
You will regret this when you and everything you own smell of dried muck and sweaty feet.
8. Burning barbecue
Specifically burning, due to our penchant for well done meat. Ooooo, flamey.
9. Rain
Ah yes. The unmistakable smell of rainfall is probably the Ultimate Irish Summer Smell – luckily it’s also rather pleasant.
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