Ireland has endured a wetter than average week, with Cork bearing the brunt of the rainfall. Met Éireann recorded 67.8mm at Cork Airport, more than double the norm at 231 percent of average.

The north and northwest escaped the worst, with Malin Head in Donegal registering just 23.2mm, or 73 percent of average.

The coming week promises little reprieve with frequent spells of rain, some heavy early next week. Rainfall totals are likely to reach two or three times the seasonal norm across most regions.

Soil conditions remain critical. All soils are saturated, and poorly drained areas are now waterlogged. With further rain forecast, even well drained and moderately drained soils will stay saturated. Poorly drained and some moderately drained soils will remain waterlogged throughout the week.

Temperatures have been unusually mild. Mean air temperatures ranged from 10.5 to 12.4 degrees, between 1.5 and 3.9 degrees above average. Soil temperatures followed suit, reaching between 10.1 and 11.9 degrees, up to 4.2 degrees above normal. This mild trend is expected to continue.

Sunshine was scarce, especially in the west. Valentia Observatory in Kerry recorded just 6.7 hours, 44 percent of average. Eastern coasts fared better, with Casement Aerodrome in Dublin logging 25.3 hours, 138 percent of average. The week ahead will be duller than usual.

Drying conditions will remain poor due to persistent rain. Spraying opportunities will be limited by wet and breezy weather.