John Connell reflects on how rain has shaped Irish culture.
'Over the centuries, the Irish - most days anyway - have learned to accept, sometimes even love, the rain,' writes John.
But, he says, that is now beginning to change.
Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: James Beard Production coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Bridget Harney
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