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I hope you had a lovely Christmas Day and as we head gently towards the New Year praying every blessing on you during these special days of Christmas

I hope you had a lovely Christmas Day and as we head gently towards the New Year praying every blessing on you during these special days of Christmas

I hope you had a lovely Christmas Day and as we head gently towards the New Year praying every blessing on you during these special days of Christmas

Photo was taken at Mizen Head, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last night at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, (Bantry Community College), Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Ballyvolane, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Macroom, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Fota Wildlife Park, Cobh, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Leap, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at University College Cork, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Little Island, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Gormanston, Co.Meath, (Irl)

Photo was taken near Macroom, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken in Col√°iste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Today Dec 8th is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and traditionally is the start of the countdown to Christmas.

Photo was taken at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken at Barley Lake, Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

Action from last night's Late Late Toy Show with Ryan Tubridy

Photo was taken at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, (Bantry Community College), West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken in Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday morning at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, (Bantry Community College), West Cork, Irl

Photo was taken at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Wishing You A Happy New Year. Website will return as normal after the Christmas Holidays on Thursday Jan 7th 2010

Photo was taken early Saturday morning outside St. Finbarr's Church, Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Mushera last Saturday afternoon at 4pm, near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Healy's Pass, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Dunmanway, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken in Glengarrif Woods, Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken at Seskin, Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Aghinagh, near Macroom, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at the recent Tullamore Show, Co.Offaly (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glengarrif Forest Park, Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glengarrif Forest Park, Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last night at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glengarrif Forest Park, Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glengarrif Woods, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Gougane Bara, West Cork (Irl) and taken from the archive 10 years ago

Photo was taken at Dunmanway, West Cork (Irl)

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

Update today at 10a.m

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

Photo was taken near Camp, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken at St. Mary's Cemetery, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Garrestown, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí (Bantry Community College), West Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive was taken at Muckross Traditional Farm, Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

From the archive 10 years ago

Photo was taken in the gardens of Lismore Castle, Lismore, Co.Waterford (Irl)

Photo was taken at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí (Bantry Community College), Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí (Bantry Community College), Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Flatanger, North West Norway

I normally change the photo each day but this picture is one of my favourites and I am going to share it again for today Friday

Photo was taken yesterday on the Rope Walk, Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken recently at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork

Photo was taken yesterday at Carrigafooka, Macroom, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Thomond Park, Limerick (Irl)

Photo was taken at Limerick University, Limerick (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Thomond Park, Limerick (Irl)

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

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

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

Photo was taken at Pairc Ui Rinn yesterday, Cork (Irl)

Photo by Dan Linehan (from irishexaminer.com) was taken at Rosscarbery, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Altamount this morning, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Rosscarbery, West Cork (Irl)

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

update at 9am today

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

Photo was taken at Glengarrif Woods, Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken this evening at St John's Well, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Manch, Dunmanway, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive was taken near Clonakilty, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Baltimore, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glengarrif National Park last evening, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken yesterday at Glengarrif Woods, Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glengarrif National Park, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at the Poor Clare's convent, College Road, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí (Bantry Community College), Bantry, Co. Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday morning at Gougane Barra, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at The Gearagh, near Macroom, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken in the village of Caheragh, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Hydro Allotment Farm, near Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Rosscarbery, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on the Glengarrif/Bantry road, around 4km from Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken near Ballingeary, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, (Bantry Community College), West Cork (Irl)

I am repeating the photo from last Monday. I particularly like this one given that butterflies are just so scarce this year. I will have a new pic up for tomorrow.

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

Photo was taken by photographer Paul Doran near Downpatrick Head, off the coast of Ballycastle, Co.Mayo (Irl)

Photo was taken at Kealkill, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glencarr Waterfall, Co.Leitrim (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last night in Togher, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Hydro Allotment Farm, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at the Millstreet Horse Fair, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Mushera, near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Hydro Allotment Farm, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Inniscarra, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Rosscarbery, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Little Island, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last Saturday at Drishane, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl

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

Photo was taken last evening at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Rosscarbery, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday near Shop Street, Galway, (Irl)

Photo was taken at the Gearagh, near Macroom, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken in the Church of St.Mary & St.John, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo taken near Kanturk, Co.Cork (Irl)

From the archive 10 years ago

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

Photo was taken at Gougane Barra, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday in Fitzgeralds's Stadium, Killarney, Co.Kerry

NEXT UPDATE tomorrow Mon Aug 22nd

Photo was taken last evening at Union Quay, Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday outside St.Michael's Church, Rathbarry, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken near Dunmore, West Cork (Irl)

Annalise Murphy won silver for Ireland yesterday in the Womens Laser Radial Sailing. There was overwhelming delight for her, as last time at the London Olympics, she finished a heartbreaking 4th. But she was determined to put extra hard work in and to come back a medal winner. Her dreams came through yesterday and she deserves huge credit and praise for her efforts.

Photo was taken at Hydro Allotment Farm, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive 10 years ago taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

I am currently on my summer break and website will return tomorrow Monday August 15th. I hope you get a chance for a nice break too. James

I am currently on my summer break and website will return on Monday August 15th. I hope you get a chance for a nice break too. James

I am currently on my summer break and website will return on Monday August 15th. I hope you get a chance for a nice break too. James

I am currently on my summer break and website will return on Monday August 15th. I hope you get a chance for a nice break too. James

I am currently on my summer break and website will return on Monday August 15th. I hope you get a chance for a nice break too. James

Photo was taken at Dun a Ri Forest Park, near Kingscourt, Co.Cavan (Irl)

Photo was taken at James Lynch's, Coachford, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Wicklow Head, Wicklow Town, (Irl)

Photo was taken near Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Website returns as normal tomorrow Monday

Another dip into the archive to show a photo shared exactly 10 years ago

Photo was taken looking across Lough Dan, near Roundwood, Co.Wicklow (Irl)

Photo was taken on the main street of Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

A dip into the archive to mark mid summers day 10 years ago today
Photo was taken last evening just after 10pm at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday in Upper Glanmire, near Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix Park, Dublin (Irl)

The Euros have been with us for the past month and last night during the final, Portugal scored the crucial goal in extra time. France should have won the game given all the chances they had, but Portugal dug really deep when it mattered most. Photo of the celebrations by Getty Images capture a historic moment.

Photo was taken at Garnish Island, near Glengarrif, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Rosscarbery, Co.Cork (Irl)

When it is July the Tour De France gets into full swing. It is a very demanding sport, with sometimes big crashes. Alberto Contador looks to be in severe pain in this photo, after crashing during one of the stages earlier in the week.

Photo was taken at Fota Wildlife Park, near Cobh, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Agri Aware Farm, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin (Irl)

Photo was taken at Rosscarbery, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Fota Wildlife Park, near Cobh, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Kingscourt, Co.Cavan, (Irl)

(For some reason the link www.todayismygifttoyou.ie is not working but the other two are working fine. (www.2u.ie and www.todayismygifttoyou.com). I will try and sort this out as soon as I can. James)

Photo was taken at Kingscourt, Co.Cavan (Irl)

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

Next update will be tomorrow Friday

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

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

Photo was taken at Seskin, Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken between Magazine Road and College Road, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Robbie Brady celebrates in style, after scoring the winning goal against Italy last night in Lille, France

Photo was taken last night at Ballydaly, near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken during the weekend at Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt, Co.Cavan (Irl)

Photos were taken on Saturday at St Anne's Church, Killann, Co.Cavan and Cabra Castle Hotel, Kingscourt, Co.Cavan (Irl)

As I was away at weekend website resumes as normal tomorrow

Photo was taken up on Priest's Leap, near Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on Seskin Hill near Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken outside Stade De France, Paris by Stephen McCarthy from Sportsfile

Photo was taken on Whiddy Island, near Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Coomhola, near Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Priest's Leap, near Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Ennismore Retreat House, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on Whiddy Island, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening in beautiful sunshine at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at L'Officina Restaurant, Kildare Shopping Village, Co.Kildare (Irl)

With the Junior and Leaving Cert exams starting today, the Exam Prayer is appropriate

Photo was taken at Ennismore Retreat House, Cork (Irl)

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

Today Monday is a Bank Holiday in Ireland so no update of website today

We may be basking in sunshine right across Ireland, but in other parts of Europe there is some serious flooding. In our photo today we can just about to see the roof of a car. It was taken on the flooded banks of the river Seine near the Eiffel tower in Paris. (Photo: Jerome Delay)

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

Photo was taken yesterday at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, (Bantry Community College), West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Fota Gardens, near Cobh, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on Whiddy Island, just off the Bantry coastline, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Glengarrif, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Priest's Leap, near Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí (Bantry Community College), West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Col√°iste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive was taken at An Riasc Farmhouse B&B, Dingle Peninsula, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken a few kilometers west of Bantry heading towards Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last Sunday at Altamount Woods, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken this weekend on Seskin Hill, Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Today is the feast of the Holy Trinity. More in Thought below Next photo update tomorrow Monday (May 23rd)

Photo was taken at PortAventura, Spain

Photo was taken at Montserrat, Spain

Photo was taken at Nou Camp, Barcelona, Spain

Photo was taken yesterday at Col√°iste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken at PortAdventura, Spain

Photo was taken at Barcelona, Spain

Photo was taken at PortAventura, Tarragona, Spain

Photo was taken at PortAventura, Tarragona, Spain

Photo was taken at PortAventura, Tarragona, Spain

Sorry there is no fresh update today Back as normal tomorrow Wednesday...James

Photo was taken at Aghinagh, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Fota Wildlife Park, near Cobh, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Castletownbere, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at West Cork Secret, Kilbrittain, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photos were taken yesterday at West Cork Secret, Kilbrittain, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Mayfield, Cork (Irl)

This photo was doing the rounds over the weekend. Definitely best friends!

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

Next update is Tuesday as today is Bank Holiday Monday in Ireland

Photo was taken at The Lough, Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken during the week at Kealkill, West Cork (Irl) no update today Thursday Next update Friday

Photo was taken yesterday at Cinemax, Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Kilnamatra, Co.Cork (Irl)

It was the only story last evening with the news that Prince had died.

Photo was taken last evening at 8.30pm at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Kilnamartra, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Rathmore, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken at Tower, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

Photo was taken last evening between Glengarrif and Adrigole, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday morning at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at 9 a.m this morning at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Tower, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on the farm of Pat and Nora Casey near Ballinagree, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Tower, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Tower, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Mallow, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Hydro Allotments, Tower, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Tower, Blarney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken in Connemara, Co.Galway

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

Photo was taken on the Tower to Blarney Road, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at the Church of St Mary and St John, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

The City Hall was floodlit with the Irish colours over the weekend. It was a very clever idea and really worked.

Photo was taken at Éire Óg GAA grounds, Ovens, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Green Glens, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photos were taken yesterday at Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last night at St Patrick's Church, Millstreet, Co. Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken this morning at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photos were taken at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí (Bantry Community College), Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday at Altamount Woods, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Seskin, Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken during the St Patrick's Day parade last Tuesday in Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last Thursday during the St Patrick's Day parade in Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Wishing you a Happy St Patrick's Day and I pray for the many blessings of St Patrick on you also today

Photo was taken at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, (Bantry Community College), Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Gougane Barra, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken near Castletownbere, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí, Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Seskin, Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken near Kenmare, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Curaheen, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Fota Gardens, Cobh, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at 5.30 p.m at Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)