Well, after a few weeks of high winds, grey skies and pelting rain, summer has arrived at last and, fingers crossed, it is starting to look as if we might be in for a good one this year. As usual, there are lots of outdoor events planned for the next few months throughout Docklands and Dublin 4 which will be featured on these pages in the months to come. So let’s get out and enjoy the good weather while it lasts.

Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre kicked off the sunny season with a May Day parade through the district. Pictured above are Zoe Doyle and Caitlin Behan from the School of Rock based at the centre.

The Poolbeg Yacht and boat Club had their annual Blessing of the Boats last month; pictured at the event are, from left to right: Skipper Jimmy Murray, Con, Shane, Milaois, Iseabal, Padraig, Josh, Alex, Killian and Molly on board the ‘Joelle’. Here’s hoping the weather stays fine for the rest of the summer.

Parade photo: Noel Watson