I might have to be that guy, apologies ahead for my very entrepreneur plugging- like behavior. It's a lovely time here in Ireland. If you can not see the beauty of Ireland when it's raining and dreary then I can't help you. This weather is only second to Scotland sunshine and then rain. Either way you are still cold and even more miserable than I can imagine if you don't enjoy it. Time for me to promote my Sassenach gin and whiskey, it will warm you up and put a smile on your face. If it doesn't, don't take it personal, but I again can't help you. Being a scotsman in Ireland has many benefits, you can understand mostly the Gaelic, relate to the people well, and well they like a drink as much as they do. I do hope all of your trips here are lovely, but I just might be having the best time of all.