Paradise island: 14 gorgeous shots of Ireland in the sunshine

Ireland, you’re looking well. Temperatures soared over the weekend and half the country took to Instagram to capture the Emerald Isle in all of its sun-drenched glory. Here are some of the best and the sunniest shots from the weekend. Enjoy! A stunning sunset in West Cork by photographer Richard Creagh

Summer sun salutations. ? #Cork #WestCork #sunset #Ireland #wildatlanticway #summer #inspireland_ #insta_ireland #loves_ireland #icu_ireland A photo posted by Richard Creagh (@richardcreaghphoto) on May 15, 2016 at 10:07pm PDT

A sun-drenched beach in Connemara by Lorna Jean

Beautiful weekend ? #connemara #ireland #galway #incrediblepce #instaireland #insta_galway #insta_ireland #igworldquest #ig_ireland #ireland_gram #discoverireland #discovergalway #bestshotz_water #sea_sky_nature ##bestshotz_sea #beachshots #water_brilliance #loves_ireland A photo posted by Lorna Jean (@lorna138) on May 15, 2016 at 2:36pm PDT

Murlough National Nature Reserve in Co. Down by Glenn Cartmill

#Murlough #nature #reserve #newcastle #path #mountains #mournes #themournemountains #mournemountains #clouds #sky #sand #dunes #countydown #may #2016 #not_raining #outside #ireland #insta_ireland #northernireland #countydown #insta_ni #insta_ni_ #insta_uk #insta_unitedkingdom #dundrum #twitter A photo posted by Glenn Cartmill (@glenncartmill) on May 15, 2016 at 5:42am PDT

Bluebells in Wicklow National Park by Sean

Beautiful sunset concludes yet another gorgeous day ? Hope you had a fantastic weekend! ? #bluebells #ireland #wicklow #weekend #forest A photo posted by Sean ? (@re.charged) on May 15, 2016 at 2:03pm PDT

A beautiful scene at Glendalough by Jen Ronan

On days like today, there are few places on this earth that are more beautiful #glendalough #wicklowmountains #ireland #?? #⛰ A photo posted by Jennifer Ronan (@jenronan) on May 15, 2016 at 3:55pm PDT

An incredible sunset at Burrow Beach, Co. Dublin by Cian Norris

#lovindublin #discoverdublin #documentdublin #igersdublin #dublinigers #loveireland #loves_ireland #icu_ireland #ireland_gram #inspireland_ #instaireland #insta_ireland #photographersofireland A photo posted by Cian Norris (@cian_norris_95) on May 16, 2016 at 3:41am PDT

A clear day at the Cliffs of Moher by Alan

Great day for it #cliffsofmoher #doolin #clare #wildatlanticway #instapic A photo posted by Alan (@walshey0013) on May 15, 2016 at 2:31pm PDT

Boat life at Lough Ennell by Mairtin Mangan

It's true what they say, this would be a great country if we could put a roof on it. #summer #lake #boat #bluesky #nature #ireland #pocket_ireland A photo posted by Martin Mangan (@mairtinmangan) on May 16, 2016 at 3:56am PDT

A swan at sunset at Bantry Bay Harbour by Sarah O'Shea

Evening splendour with a swan.....taken by Ken Messom 2 evenings ago #waw #wildatlanticway #Sheepshead #kenmessom A photo posted by Sarah O'Shea / Patricia Messom (@thestuffedolive) on May 16, 2016 at 2:08am PDT

Sunset over Waterford by Cli Ryan

Ireland or Africa? Sunset over Waterford City... roll on the summer nights ☀✌ #sunset #waterford #ireland #city #travel #love #beautiful #nature #summer #sunsetlovers #cityscape #citylife #ireland_gram #ig_ireland #visitireland A photo posted by ClíRyan (@cliryan) on May 15, 2016 at 3:32pm PDT

Nuns Beach, Ballybunion by Jerry Lane

A flying trip back home yesterday with @amydaisy11. I love this place. #insta_Ireland #loveireland #lovekerry #gokerry #loveballybunion #wildatlanticway @thewildatlanticway #getthatonJoe #loves_Ireland #home #beach #a6000 #ireland #ballybunion #kerry #vsco #sonyalpha #sonyimages #nunsbeach @insta_ireland #instagood #instagram A photo posted by J E R R Y L A N E (@jerry.lane) on May 16, 2016 at 4:17am PDT

Coole Park, Gort, Co. Galway by Louise Joyce 

Coole Park on a sunny Sunday ? #coolepark #gort #galway #ireland #parklife #sunshine #summer #summertime #nature #naturelovers #natureloversgallery #nature_shooters #instaireland #inspireland #inspireland_ #ireland_gram #discoverireland #loveireland #wanderireland #visitireland #ig_nature #ig_naturelovers #trees #sundaywalk #sunnyday #pictures_of_ireland A photo posted by Louise Joyce (@lj0yce) on May 15, 2016 at 2:38pm PDT

The DART along the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk by Emma Lahiffe

Incredible sunshine in Ireland today ☀️☘? #guardiantravelsnaps A photo posted by Emma Lahiffe ? (@emmalahiffe) on May 8, 2016 at 3:00pm PDT

Keem Beach, Achill Island by Brandon Turley

Keem Beach is gorgeous - but they say it's the journey, not the destination, right? After hours of walking, I came upon the bay and was greeted by the loveliest sights. Sights you miss by car. Don't be afraid to walk. Society today is so lazy we drive down the street to get fast food... Get outside and put your feet to the ground. Take your shoes off and feel the grass between your toes!! Just mind the nettles ??? ??#ig_today#main_vision#insta_worldz#fantastic_captures#excellentshots#ig_great_shots#worldbestshot#igpowerclub#travelphotography#thevisualscollective#worldbestshot#roamtheplanet#ahd_shotz#igpowerclub#ig_exquisite#photowall#magicpict#ig_serenity#ig_bliss#photowall_nature #allnatureshots#nature_specialist #world_specialist#master_shots#ig_naturesbest#instanaturefriends_#nature_uc#thebestdestinations#loves_ireland#europe_vacations A photo posted by Brandon Turley (@photography_here_now) on May 15, 2016 at 9:58am PDT