About this episode

Michael Harding discusses the psychological and spiritual effects of sunshine and summertime on Irish people with Brendan O'Connor.

Author Michael Harding joins Brendan to discuss the psychological and spiritual impact which sunshine and summertime have on Irish people. He reminisces about festivals, aging and missed romantic connections.

People in this episode

Host: Brendan O'Connor

Guest: Michael Harding

Topics covered

• psychological impact
• spiritual impact
• sunshine
• summertime
• Irish culture
• festivals
• romantic connections

Keywords

• Michael Harding
• Brendan O'Connor
• sunshine
• Ireland
• psychological impact
• spiritual impact
• festivals
• romantic connections

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Places: Ireland

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