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
13. Pear Picking Porky
One of the most loved Dale Farm classics, the Pear Picking Porky is a watery pear flavoured ice lolly, sure to cool you down on a hot summer's day Photo: Dale Farm
14. Ice Cream Sandwich / Slider
The ice cream slider is usually a DIY dessert consisting of vanilla sliceable ice cream wedged between two plain wafers. You’re likely to have eaten this one at home as an alternative to visiting the poke van, so why not make another for old time’s sake? Photo: North_South Food
15. Fab
Nestle’s Fab ice lollies are one of the best from the 90s and early 2000’s. A fan favourite to this day, they feature a strawberry ice lolly base, a creamy vanilla layer, and chocolate with sprinkles to top it off. Photo: Iceland
16. 99
You’d struggle to find this delightful ice cream cone for 99p nowadays, but the 99 classic can still be purchased at any poke van in the country. Simple but delicious, each cone includes whippy ice cream and a crumbly chocolate flake to top it off. Photo: Pexels