2016

Posts by date

‘Happy Christmas’

Friday, December 30, 2016|

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

‘Happy Christmas’

Thursday, December 29, 2016|

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

‘Happy Christmas’

Tuesday, December 27, 2016|

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

‘Grease Smiles’

Thursday, December 22, 2016|

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

‘Frozen Over’

Thursday, December 1, 2016|

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

Saint Andrew

Wednesday, November 30, 2016|

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

‘Fog Bank’

Monday, November 28, 2016|

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

St Rose

Friday, November 18, 2016|

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

Josaphat

Saturday, November 12, 2016|

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

All Souls Day

Wednesday, November 2, 2016|

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

All Saints Day

Tuesday, November 1, 2016|

From the archive 10 years ago

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

‘Lunchtime!’

Friday, October 28, 2016|

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

Artaldus

Friday, October 7, 2016|

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

‘Friendship’

Tuesday, September 27, 2016|

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

‘Overgrown’

Monday, September 19, 2016|

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

‘Butterfly Beauty’

Wednesday, September 14, 2016|

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)

Philip Benizi

Tuesday, August 23, 2016|

From the archive 10 years ago

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

John Eudes

Friday, August 19, 2016|

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

‘Silver Smiles’

Wednesday, August 17, 2016|

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.

‘Summer Holidays’

Sunday, August 14, 2016|

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

‘Summer Holidays’

Saturday, August 13, 2016|

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

‘Summer Holidays’

Friday, August 12, 2016|

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

‘Summer Holidays’

Tuesday, August 9, 2016|

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

‘Summer Holidays’

Saturday, July 30, 2016|

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

‘Resting’

Sunday, July 17, 2016|

Photo was taken near Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Website returns as normal tomorrow Monday

Camillus (1550-1614)

Thursday, July 14, 2016|

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)

‘Champions Of Europe’

Monday, July 11, 2016|

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.

‘Pain’

Friday, July 8, 2016|

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.

‘A Bit Overgrown’

Sunday, July 3, 2016|

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)

‘Wedding Smiles’

Monday, June 20, 2016|

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

‘Floodwaters In Paris’

Saturday, June 4, 2016|

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)

‘Holy Trinity’

Sunday, May 22, 2016|

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

‘I Love You’

Tuesday, May 10, 2016|

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

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

‘Good Friday’

Friday, March 25, 2016|

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

‘Thirsty Work’!

Sunday, February 21, 2016|

Photo by Tim Cremin from Kilbrin, Co Cork who was a runner up in the recent Irish Examiner Photographic Competition.

‘Sealed With A Kiss’

Sunday, February 14, 2016|

Valentines Day: Lieutenant Kevin Fitzgerald gives his partner Emma Day a kiss after he was awarded his Wings at a ceremony at Casement Aerodrome.
~Photo: Mark Condren

‘Goodbye’

Thursday, February 11, 2016|

Photo was taken by Mark Condren who recently won the overall prize in the Irish Press Photographer of the year.

St.Agatha

Friday, February 5, 2016|

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

‘Got Ya’

Sunday, January 31, 2016|

This photo was the winning entry in the 'Irish Examiner Readers' Photography Competition taken by Padraig Molloy of New Ross, Co.Wexford.

‘I’m Safe In Here!’

Thursday, January 21, 2016|

I really liked this one from yesterday so I have shared it again today. Few pictures need little explaining. This one says it all!

St Margaret

Tuesday, January 12, 2016|

Picture was taken on the lower slopes of Mushera mountain just off the Butter Road, Co.Cork (Irl)

‘David Bowie’

Monday, January 11, 2016|

The only story all day was David Bowie RIP. I like this photograph of a man who contributed so positively to the world of music. May he rest in peace