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Despite the challenges of the cold weather, the snow and ice bring a new focus to the Conroys' garden on the outskirts of Armagh city. Their wild water pond is cold enough to welcome competitive ice swimmers.

Just like every day of the year, estates officer Shane collects the data at the weather recording station at The Observatory, as well as ensuring the resident rooks are well fed.

At Gosford Forest, wildlife ranger Donald surveys wildlife sites in order to mark them safe ahead of dead tree harvesting.

Despite the rain, Ballymacnab villagers gather in the community garden as Emer encourages locals of all ages to enjoy music and sample the spuds that were grown from seed.

Just outside Gilford, it鈥檚 quiet season for racing pigeons, which allows Cyril time in his loft to select his birds for winter breeding.

In south Armagh, the spectacular sunrise over Camlough鈥檚 crooked lake draws Rosie and her swim group in. Immersing themselves in the freezing water is another challenge that Rosie overcomes, as she adapts to life without her leg.

Wildlife ranger Donald and deer manager Neville help the deer at Gosford Forest with food supplies. Also ensuring the local wildlife are cared for is Andrea at Loughgall Hedgehog Rescue. The arrival of late autumn newborns means the centre has been inundated with tiny hoglets.

Christmas begins at Crannagael House with the Nicholsons decorating their tree. Over at the Conroys' forest, it鈥檚 an annual tradition for Ian and Paula to cut down their own tree.

As the year ends, the people of Armagh stay close to home and reflect, while in nature the cycle of the seasons begins again.