RTÉ News visits various locations around Ireland on what has been the warmest day of the year to date.

This report shows children enjoying the summer sunshine at the Ennis Road outdoor swimming pool in Limerick, sunbathing on Dublin beaches and the animals at Dublin Zoo.

Corbally Swimming Pool, Limerick (1971)
Ennis Road Swimming Pool, Limerick (1971)

Reporter Barry Linnane speaks to Jim Murray of Dublin Corporation about litter problems and efforts being made to clean up Dublin beaches.

Litter Warning on Dublin Beach (1971)
Litter Warning on Dublin Beach (1971)

An RTÉ News report broadcast on 7 July 1971. The reporter is Barry Linnane.
Part of this report is mute.