Despite spending countless hours contemplating it, discussing it, dissecting it - we really don't know how to deal with the weather in Ireland.
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In rain, the floods overwhelm. In wind, stuff just falls over. In heat, we swelter.
We're just not prepared and that's not only in terms of genetics. Of course, our near-translucent white skin doesn't help when the sun comes out.
We've put together a guide featuring some of the stars of Irish sporting showing how to deal with the hot weather when it arrives this summer.
Get in the water
If you're not near the pool or beach, you've got to innovate
A baseball cap is your best friend
If you don't have one, you've got to get creative
Remember the importance of hydration
If the weather's splitting the stones, get in the shade
Sun cream is essential
Ice cream is another essential
