There are many firm favourites across Northern Ireland when it comes to shouting your order up at the ‘pokey man’ when he turns up in his ice cream van or when you head to your local shop for an instant cool-down.
From forgotten gems to classics that have stood the test of time, there are plenty of frozen delights that spark joy in even the iciest of months.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite, nostalgia-inducing ice creams and ice lollies to bring back a few memorable moments.
Additional reporting by Maisie Laughton
9. Nogger
Similar to the Feast ice lolly in stores today, the Nogger had a creamy nougat filling, surrounded by vanilla ice cream and a thin chocolate coating. Photo: Flickr quisnovus
10. Fat Frog
A childhood classic, Fat Frog lollies featured a tangy lime and apple flavour, winning the hearts of kids across the island. Discontinued in the 90’s, lovers of these lollies have been petitioning for their resurgence ever since. Photo: Good Humor website
11. Grahams Ice Cream
With shops currently in Newcastle, Rathfriland, and Dromore, Grahams Ice Cream is home to an enormous range of ice cream delights. From sorbet to ice cream covered waffles to sundaes, Grahams has us covered for cool-down treats. Photo: Grahams Ice Cream Facebook
12. Brunch
Still an Irish staple, the Brunch lolly is a vanilla and strawberry flavoured ice cream lolly, coated in a moreish biscuit crumble. Photo: HB Ice Cream