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It’s sun and games as Northern Ireland keeps sizzling

Thursday, 25 June 2009

The glorious weather had sun seekers out in force at Belfast City Hall

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Northern Ireland’s beaches and attractions can expect a bumper weekend as people get out and about to make the most of continuing balmy summer temperatures.

Temperatures of 23 degrees have already given an unfamiliarly Mediterranean feel to Northern Ireland — and the good times look set to last as the hot weather extends into next week.

It will be as warm as 24 degrees on Sunday — and even warmer on Monday, when it will be around 25, according to a MeteoGroup forecaster.

As with last month’s spell of warm weather, Castlederg in Co Tyrone is still Northern Ireland’s hottest spot.

Thermometers in the small town were climbing to 23 degrees yesterday, leaving many other parts of the UK in the shade.

A Meteogroup forecaster said easterly winds were responsible for the soaring temperatures in western parts.

“These easterly winds are creating a clear east and west divide. The east coat wind off the sea is keeping eastern areas cooler at around 15 or 16 degrees in some parts of the east of England and Scotland.”

Daytrippers on Sunday may opt for an excursion to the |National Trust’s Mount Stewart estate, where there will be |an afternoon of easy listening jazz.

The trust’s property in Springhill, Co Londonderry will step back in time on Sunday as staff in period costume turn back time to events in Springhill from the seventeenth century to the turbulent 1920s.

In Belfast, large crowds are expected at Carnmoney Hill, Cave Hill Country Park, Divis and the Black Mountain and other parks run by Belfast Hills Partnership.

And manufacturers of refreshments from ice cream to cider will hope for a sales boost from the hot weather as consumers try to keep cool.

But other businesses may fear a downturn in productivity as wily employees fake illnesses to enjoy the good weather.

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What lovely pictures of everyone enjoying the Sun in Belfast and surrounds, its 25oC here in Yeppoon, which is our Winter temperature during the day. So great to see all the Happy smiling people. Thankyou Ann

Posted by Ann Womersley | 30.06.09, 00:25 GMT

wel i hope dat we gt a nice summer!!! lol xo

Posted by Laura and Rachael | 29.06.09, 12:05 GMT

god almighty its only 24degrees and everybody stripping off. To be honest it looks like its just an excuse for people to perv on chicks in bikinis!

Posted by Francie | 29.06.09, 04:06 GMT

I'll be the killjoy, please remember to use sun lotion, bright red faces and shoulders just look so painful as well as not being very good for you.

Posted by Homer | 25.06.09, 17:17 GMT

Katie from Antrim is mighty fine - hope to see her in the Cova soon!

Posted by Strucker | 25.06.09, 12:26 GMT

Put it away Katie.

Posted by Derek | 25.06.09, 12:21 GMT

Terry......seriously?

Posted by G | 25.06.09, 10:37 GMT

Cooooooool, Seems funny that you are calling 24 Degrees a heat wave, Us ex pats down under in Perth WA call that mild . We reach to 42 degrees in Mid Summer. But lucky you we have heavy rain at the moment . Good on you all enjoy. Photos look good.

Posted by Les | 25.06.09, 10:01 GMT

Lucky buggers, winter here and we are freezing at 23 degrees. Bring on Summer and 33-40 degrees. Nice pictures of your beach.

Posted by Pat, Brisbane | 25.06.09, 05:03 GMT

No, my surname is Norn Iron! Kind of enjoying it, Denis, yes.

Posted by Plum | 12.06.09, 15:20 GMT

I find the name 'Plum' to be more amazing ! I suppose your surname is Bob. Are you all still enjoying the heat ?

Posted by Denis | 12.06.09, 14:06 GMT

Denis, is your surname really 'Sydney Australia'? That's amazing!

Posted by Plum | 11.06.09, 11:32 GMT

It really made me think back to my youth before the Troubles. I left Northern Ireland some 30 years ago for Australia. It's great to see the people of Belfast smile with such vigour and happiness. Although I don't remember the girls being so good looking then !

Posted by Denis Sydney Australia | 04.06.09, 20:43 GMT

Terry

What a joyless individual you must be...lighten up man!

Posted by mark | 04.06.09, 16:20 GMT

“Kids cooling down in the blistering heat wave by running through a burst fire hydrant in west Belfast” or so says the caption for photograph number 19. Don’t these people realise that such actions leave the surrounding area short of water for both domestic and fire fighting purposes?

Posted by terry | 04.06.09, 11:19 GMT

No contest give me the picnic at Stormont Park anytime!

Posted by Del | 03.06.09, 14:51 GMT

Catherine there are blokes in there. Did you not see them? Theres the workman getting wet and the guy at the recycling thing. Are those studs not enough for you?

Posted by Cream of the crop | 03.06.09, 14:50 GMT