We're so used to the country being dull, overcast and rainy, it comes as somewhat of a shock to the system when we actually see the place under glorious sunlight.

Both casual and professional photographers are heading out to try and capture the rare, elusive sight of 'sunny Ireland' on camera - if only to remind ourselves when the rain starts pouring again in a week or two that the place can look pretty great at times.

Have you captured any impressive sun snaps over the course of the so-called 'heatwave'? Share them with us on Twitter or Facebook, as nothing brightens up the newsroom quite like pictures of others enjoying the great weather (hey, at least we have plenty of windows). Here's some Dublin snaps from Newstalk's own Alan Regan:

And here's some more from around the country:

Is must be hot! This camel has relocated to Inishowen Peninsula in donegal! #dubai #ireland #donegal pic.twitter.com/Ik7uDlxtOj

— Caroline McHugh (@Caramcq) July 11, 2013

A beautiful summers day walk along the river #omagh #ireland #beautifulireland pic.twitter.com/Qb6iqy6rw7

— Nicola O'Brien (@nicolaobrien87) July 11, 2013

Ireland in the sun.... #summer2013 #heatwave pic.twitter.com/oFOaiaL7VY

— Sinéad Hussey (@SineadHus) July 8, 2013