It is for good reason that you’ll hear a lot of talk about the weather in Ireland. The Irish are used to cloudy skies and regular showers because they know that a puff of breeze will soon clear the sparkling air. A "soft day" is the euphemism for drenching rain, an all too frequent occurrence in the Emerald Isle for those not yet acclimatized to the wonders of the Irish climate.
A newly arrived visitor from the States was interested in learning the projected status of the weather. After all, he had rented a car and hired a guide for the week that he, his wife, and two friends were planning on touring.
"How has the weather been lately?" the Yank inquired.
"Not bad," returned the driver. "It only rained twice last week. Once for three days and once for four days."