A generous farmer built a 40ft pool out of hay bales to help his neighbours cool off in the heatwave.
Michael Farrelly created the temporary structure using 20 hay bales before filling it with around 30 tonnes of rainwater which he had gathered on his land.
The pool is is supported by Intermediate Bulk Containerswhich he filled with 1,000 litres of water.
He also used a silage cover to create the outdoor bath, which has been hugely popular in the heatwave that has gripped the UK and Ireland in recent days.
Michael, joint owner of Killian's Lodge in County Meath, Ireland, reckons the pool can accommodate 30 bathers comfortably.
He told the Irish Mirror it was 'well used' on Sunday as temperatures rose to around 24 degrees in the village.
He said: "It was my nephews Thomas and Eamon Whelan who said they wanted to build a pool so we got about 20 square bales around a perimeter in the field and put a silage cover in it to hold the water. Then we secured it further with IBC cubes.
"I harvest rainwater on the farm so I used that to fill the pool using about two tanks. I'd say the pool is about 40ft by 10ft.
"I'm not sure how long the pool will last but even if we got today (Monday) out of it without someone putting a foot through it or puncturing it, it will be great.
He joked "Sure all the neighbours are coming up for a dip or just to have a bit of fun. There was horrid craic here on Sunday."
The Mirror reported yesterday how a dad had found a unique way to beat the heatwave by building a swimming pool in his back garden by following YouTube tutorials.
Alex Dodman dreamt of building a swimming pool at this home and thanks to some handy online videos, he did just that.
The 36-year-old ambulance worker has a hand at impressive home DIY projects, but not just your average putting up shelves or hanging a mirror, Alex previously built a home cinema and gym saving £75K, with this latest project being his most impressive yet.
Moving into his home in 2017 with partner Sarah, 36, and their two young children Alex has been getting busy renovating the family home, ripping it out and starting over, but saved his biggest project until last.
He admitted his friends and family are used to his wild ideas, but underestimated how tough this one would really be, building the pool entirely by himself.
Alex said: "I did everything myself, from picking up the materials and carrying them into my garden, to hiring a digger and digging the hole as well as the tiling and all of the plumbing.
"I watched a video on YouTube on my lunch break of someone building a pool and that same day I was on the phone hiring a mini digger.
"I had dreamt of having pool once the house was renovated, and I'd even earmarked a little patch to hopefully build it on one day."
