Photo was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

This beautiful flower is called Aquilegia and is sometimes known as ‘Ladies Bonnet’. It is nice to see bumblebees doing really well this summer, with the fine weather very much in their favour this year.

Thought on Saturday – June – 29/06/2013

The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called ‘truth’. ~Dan Rather

All primary schools across Ireland got their summer holidays during the week. Secondary schools are alrady there. We sometimes categorise teachers with words such as: “haven’t they great holidays” or “It’s a handy job”. Such phrases do no justice to the great work our teachers do each day in our schools. There are many challenges our teachers face on an ongoing basis. It is far from an easy job and while rewarding can be very tough at times. It’s fair to say we take for granted their influence, the example they give and the depth of their enthusiasm and energy. No words can sum up the vocation of being a teacher. It is more than just a job and much more about doing something in life that touches not just this generation but future generations as well. We ask God’s many blessings on all our teachers and God’s many blessings on the great work they do in educating our young. May everyone have a lovely summer break and most importantly may the sun shine!