Gallery: Dull summer in Ireland and Britain

Updated: 14:11, Wednesday, 31 August 2011

It wasn't just a disappointing summer in Ireland, Britain also suffered a cold and dull season, as seen in these images

  • Meath fans shelter from the rain on 1 August
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    Meath fans shelter from the rain on 1 August

  • In May, windy conditions in Ireland played havoc with US First Lady Michelle Obama's hair and also threatened to disrupt their trip to Moneygall
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    In May, windy conditions in Ireland played havoc with US First Lady Michelle Obama's hair and also threatened to disrupt their trip to Moneygall

  • Scenes from a wild and damp Tramore beach, Co Waterford, this August
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    Scenes from a wild and damp Tramore beach, Co Waterford, this August

  • Dublin fans arrive prepared for rain for the Tyrone match 6 August
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    Dublin fans arrive prepared for rain for the Tyrone match 6 August

  • People make the most of their holidays, sitting in deck chairs on the beach in England
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    People make the most of their holidays, sitting in deck chairs on the beach in England

  • According to weather experts, the UK's summer has been one of the coldest for many years
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    According to weather experts, the UK's summer has been one of the coldest for many years

  • Rain clouds gather above the big wheel on the seafront in Weston-Super-Mare, England
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    Rain clouds gather above the big wheel on the seafront in Weston-Super-Mare, England

  • Holidaymakers take a donkey ride on the near deserted beach in Weston-Super-Mare, England
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    Holidaymakers take a donkey ride on the near deserted beach in Weston-Super-Mare, England

  • Figures from the British Met Office show that average temperatures so far have been less than 15C in some areas
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    Figures from the British Met Office show that average temperatures so far have been less than 15C in some areas

  • A child runs on the near deserted beach in Weston-Super-Mare
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    A child runs on the near deserted beach in Weston-Super-Mare

  • A scene from an English beach, summer 2011
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    A scene from an English beach, summer 2011

  • Grey skies above an English resort town
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    Grey skies above an English resort town

  • Donkeys take a break as they wait to take rides along the beach, England
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    Donkeys take a break as they wait to take rides along the beach, England