Donal Skehan’s beach picnic recipes — fancy sandwich triangles, smoked salmon bagels and za’atar chicken plates with cucumber salad, hummus and pickles

The Irish summer is an unpredictable phenomenon. One day, the sky is a clear blue and the sun is shining; the next day, the rain is pouring down sideways and the winds are making everyone miserable. But as an Irishman, I have learned to embrace the unpredictability of the weather and make the most of the sunny days when I spot them on the horizon. If you’re feeling brave, what better way to enjoy a sunny day in Ireland than with a beach picnic?