Make a splash

Our Scandinavian cousins are not ones to let a challenging climate prevent their children enjoying the outdoors. Parents wimpish about wet days here should take a look at the Norwegian-made Playground Wader range of rainwear.

Brightly coloured waterproof dungarees have wellies sealed into the end of the trousers, which means children can not only splash in puddles but sit in them too without getting clothes underneath wet. Kerry Outdoor Sports in Killarney is the first retail outlet to stock them, priced €49.99, with a matching jacket at €34.99. They are also available at playgroundwader.com.