Root out your wellies: The rest of the week is set to be a washout

You'd think we'd be used to sudden downpours and sodden socks by now, but with summer just around the corner we can't help but feel that someone really needs to tell the weather.

According to Met Éireann, today is likely to be the best of a bad bunch, with the rest of the week providing us with below average temperatures and regular rain showers. Oh joy!

Breaking the HUGELY disappointing news to The Independent, weather forecaster, John Eagleton, confirmed: "It won’t be a great week with very average weather conditions and showers for most of the week."

By the looks of things, Ulster and north Leinster can expect outbreaks of rain and risks of thunder this afternoon while tomorrow will bring light showers and overcast conditions.

The rest of the week will see a mixture of bright spells and heavy showers before eventually turning cold and unsettled as we approach the weekend.

How marvellous!