Ireland bathed in sunshine for June Bank Holiday Weekend.
A round up of stories from throughout the country on the June Bank Holiday Weekend.
There is a distinct improvement in the quality and type of diversion offered.
RTÉ cameras attended a variety of events which include the 8-day Glenn of Imaal's Deer Festival in Wicklow, the carnival attractions in Tramore, County Waterford, boating on the River Shannon and swimmers at Killiney Beach - Ireland's Bay of Naples.
At Dublin Zoo, crowds gather for a family day out to see the animals. While bears beg for sweets from visitors, a two and a half month old lion cub appeared in public for the first time.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 6 June 1976. The reporter is Derek Davis.
