A Cavan born writer says he no longer dreads the winter and instead he looks forward to it.
Michael Harding was speaking as new book "Midwinter; A Journey Through a Season" is inspired by the season and his feelings on it.
Michael spoke on the Joe Finnegan show this morning about his past experience of dreading the winter, when he was would suffer depression.
He credits the love of his family, therapy, and faith for helping overcome the despair and now says he goes with winter as opposed to trying to fight it.
Speaking to Joe Finnegan, Michael explained there's beauty to be found in winter particularly coming from Cavan.