When you think of summer, it conjures up memories of warm nights, concerts, outdoor sports and a season of fun. At one stage, summer 2021 looked in doubt.
Now it's here and it’s looking good. A festival of renewal and hope awaits, perhaps. Summer is a magical time. When you look around at the beautiful trees and plants, it is a reminder of life returning, after the cold decay of winter.
The rainbow of colours and growth promises that tomorrow can be better. Most of the lost freedoms are back, or will have returned by July.
However, there are more complex considerations around travelling abroad for people who are not vaccinated. Ireland, along with other countries, has been piloting outdoor events.