As the sunny weather is set to make an appearance this weekend parents are being advised to protect their kids.
The HSE's Be SunSmart is teaming up with GAA Cul Camps to raise awareness of the dangers of exposure to UV rays.
In Ireland, ultraviolet radiation from the sun is usually strongest between 11am and 3pm.
HSE specialist in Public Health Medicine, Dr Breeda Neville says there are a number of reasons children are especially vulnerable.