Renewed interest in naturism continuing post lockdown

More and more of us are continuing to "let it all hang out" since lockdown according to the Irish Naturist Association.

The group has reported a 31% increase in its membership since the global pandemic took hold.

Boyle native and Irish Naturist member Pat Gallagher says the number of applications to the Irish Naturism Association between May and July of this year jumped by almost a third.

Speaking to this morning's Joe Finnegan Show, he says it's a welcome development, and he's not sure why, but it's continuing.

The number of people "bearing all" on Irish beaches is also said to have increased since lock down.

Mr Gallagher says it is perfectly legal to be nude in public, as long as there is no offence or intent to cause offence.