In Ireland, a comment about the weather is more than just a way to start conversation — it's the only way.

Lovely day, isn't it?  -  "Lovely" is not considered an effeminate term.

They're giving it good.  -  Sun predicted

Miserable day  -  Not a comment on the quality of the day itself, only the weather conditions.

Bad aul' day, isn't it?  -  Rainy

Good drying weather  -   -  Mostly self-explanatory

Grand aul' stretch in the evening  -  Days are getting longer. Sunshower  -  Brief sprinkle

Soft day  -  Rainy

Dirty  -  Rainy

Bucketin'  -  Raining hard

Close  -  Humid