2018

The website will resume again as normal in the New Year on Monday January 14th

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

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

Photo was taken just over a week ago near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

We are approaching the winter solstice next Friday (Dec 21st). It will be the shortest day of the year.

Photo was taken last evening near Rylane, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on the Carrigrohane Road, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on the edge of the Cliffs Of Moher, Co.Clare (Irl)

Stacey and Kevin were worth winners of the 2018 Strictly Come Dancing Final which was on BBC last night

Poor Santa found it tough going on a visit to Co.Mayo with strong winds and rain coming in off the Atlantic today and this weekend
Photo Paul Mealey

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

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

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

Photo was taken at Kilbarry, Dublin Hill, Cork (Irl)

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

Today is the feast of St.Nicholas, so there really could only be one photograph for the day that's in it!

Photo was taken on the Douglas Road, Cork (Irl)

Update at 9a.m today

Photo was taken near Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Griffin's Gardening Centre, Dripsey, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive was taken at Drishane, near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken last night from the Late Late Toy Show on RTE

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

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

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

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

Photo was taken yesterday out in Kenmare Bay, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

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

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

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

Photo was taken yesterday afternoon at 4pm, near Ballingeary, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near the Vee, Co.Waterford (Irl)

Photo was taken off the north west coast of Norway

Photo was taken in the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

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

Ireland's Rugby team had an historic win against New Zealand last night in Dublin, beating them 16-9 for the first time on home soil. It was an enthralling contest between the two best sides in the world. Needless to say there were lots of celebrations last night!

Photo from the archive was taken at Kilmurry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken between Dunderrow and Innishannon, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

Photo was taken at the entrance to Innishannon, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken near Shanagarry, East Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken from Upper Aubane just before nightfall looking across at the windmill farm near Millstreet, Co.Cork

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

Our photo today was taken by Fr. Francis Browne SJ, who ministered to the troops at The Somme, Messines, Ridge, Passchendaele, Ypres, Amiens and Arras

Photo was taken over the River Blackwater, Fermoy, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

Photo was taken in beautiful sunshine yesterday in Doneraile Park, Doneraile, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

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

Photo was taken on the outskirts of Carraig na bhFear, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Website will be back to normal tomorrow Monday after the mid term break. This was one of my favourite photos taken during the week. Photo was taken at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at Neptune Stadium, Cork (Irl)

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

Happy Halloween!!

Photo was taken last week in Gougane Barra, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Carbery Court, Rosscarbery, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Cashel, Co.Tipperary, (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday afternoon near Ballingeary, West Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive was taken at the Ballinagree Vintage Show, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo from the archive today was taken at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday near Ballinagree, Co.Cork (Irl)
From the archive 10 years ago

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

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

Photo was taken on the old walkway between Killarney and Kenmare, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken looking onto the Cliffs Of Moher, West Clare (Irl)

I am unable to access the internet today so I am resharing one of my favourite pictures from this week

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

Photo was taken yesterday at Seskin, 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 at the weekend near Ballingeary, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Dublin Zoo, Dublin (Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday at St.Joseph's Church, Mayfield, Cork (Irl)

Apologies for no update this weekend due to internet problems Next update Monday morning

Photo was taken yesterday on the farm of Anthony McCarthy, Killumney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday morning at 8.20 on the Ballincollig bypass, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at the food market over the weekend in Midleton, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken recently on the Killarney/Kenmare walk trail, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Wishing you a Happy New Year and God's many blessings on you during 2010

Photo was taken yesterday in the Church of St.Colman, Ballintotis, near Castlemartyr, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

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

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

Photo was taken between Ballinspittle and Garretstown, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

Photo was taken at Garretstown beach, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken last night at Kilcully, near Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken near Killarney during the week, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

Photo was taken on the walkway between Killarney and Kenmare, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday at Torc Waterfall, Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken in the home of Derek & Teresa Coughlan, Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at the Maritime Hotel last Saturday night, Bantry, Co.Cork (Irl)

Where would we be without a sense of humour!!

Photo was taken at Ocean World, Dingle, Co.Kerry (Irl)

The first storm of the winter hit Ireland with great force yesterday. Two people tragically lost their lives, many trees came down and the National Ploughing Event had to be cancelled because of storm damage

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

Photo was taken yesterday at Scala House, Blackrock Road, Cork (Irl)

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

Photo of the red rose was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Hurricane Florence has been making lots of headlines during the week as it headed for the US. Here is an incredible view of it, from the Space Station capturing the full width of the storm.

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

This sign on display outside a cafe is food for thought today

Photo was taken at Fitzgerald's Park, Cork, (Irl)

Photo of Meghan Markle was taken by Photographer Gerry Mooney at Trinity College, Dublin (Irl) Update on Saturday at 10 a.m Irish time

Wishing you a Happy New Year and God's many blessings on you during 2010

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

Update at 9am Friday morning

Photo was taken at Kartworld, Watergrasshill, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

This photo featured on the front page of every newspaper in Ireland yesterday, including the Irish Examiner

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

Photo was taken at Ballingeary, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday on the last day of the Millstreet Horse Show, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken up on Clara mountain looking across over Millstreet and much of North Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday near Kealkill, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo from the archive was taken at Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Update for website later this morning
Our photo is from the Archive 10 years ago. The Thought For Today is appropriate for Father's Day which was celebrated yesterday
Photo was taken at Curaheen Park, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Garnish Island, Glengarriff, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

From the archive 10 years ago today to mark the Summer Solstice which takes place today

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

Photo was taken yesterday in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at the RDS, Dublin (Irl)

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

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

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

Photo was taken at Fitzgerald's Park, Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken over the weekend in Fitzgerald's Park, Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Croke Park, Dublin (Irl) last Saturday evening

After a few weeks summer break it's back to school for me today in Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí (Bantry Community College). Thankfully everyone returns to school after the holidays relaxed and refreshed. The weather was brilliant all the way through
This website resumes its normal pattern tomorrow with a photo update each day, along with a Thought For The Week accompanying it

Website returns tomorrrow Monday August 27th. See you then and I hope you have a nice relaxing August too!

Website returns on Monday August 27th. See you then and I hope you have a nice relaxing August too!

Photo was taken at Mount Usher Gardens, Ashford, Co.Wicklow (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening looking down into the valley from Togher, Mushera, near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Bansha, Co.Tipperary (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken at Bansha, Co.Tipperary (Irl)

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

Photo was taken recently on Garnish Island, West Cork (Irl)

I am sharing this photo again today. A lovely memory of summer 2018
Photo was taken near Glengarriff, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Glengarriff, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Glengarrif, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken during the week at Garnish Island, Glengarriff, West Cork (Irl)

I am repeating this lovely summer picture again today. Hope your Friday goes well. Photo was hoto was taken during the week at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near the cliffs at Wicklow Head, (Irl)

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

Photo was taken near Durrus, West Cork, (Irl)

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

Today I have shared another picture from the archive going back 10 years

I am sharing this photo again today taken by Teresa Wills near Rosscarbery, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at 9.53 near Lombardstown, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken at Sally Gap, Co.Wicklow (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Devil's Glen Forest Park, near Ashford, Co.Wicklow (Irl)

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

I went deep into the archive to pull this photo up. I shared it exactly 10 years ago on June 1st 2008. Where does time go!
Photo was taken at Mount Usher Gardens, Ashford, Co.Wicklow (Irl)

Photo taken in the Pyrenées up in the Col d'Aubisque, France

Photo was taken at Bansha, Co.Tipperary (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at the Lourdes Shrine, Lourdes, France
Picture: Getty Images

Photo from the archive was taken at the Zoological Garden, Phoenix Park, Dublin (Irl)

Photo was taken in front of the Grotto at Lourdes (France) Picture:Getty Images

Photo was taken at the Angler's Rest, near Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last month at the Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim, (N.Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken last night on Tullig hill, overlooking Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday at the Oratory in Ringaskiddy, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Bansha Woods, Bansha, Co.Tipperary (Irl)

Photo was taken at Bansha, Co.Tipperary, (Irl)

Photo was taken at Bansha Woods, Bansha, Co.Tipperary (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken at the Dominican Ecology Centre and Organic Farm, Wicklow Town (Irl)

Photo was taken at Bansha, Co.Tipperary, (Irl)

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

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

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

Photo was taken at Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballycastle, Co.Antrim (N.Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday evening on the Carrigrohane Road, near Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Ring, near Clonakilty, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken yesterday at Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken this weekend at Ahakista, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Tayto Park, Co.Meath, (Irl)

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

Photo was taken of Stormont Castle last week, Belfast (N.Irl)

Photo was taken last Thursday at the Giant's Causeway, Co.Antrim (N Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken at Courtmacsherry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Ballingeary, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Glengarriff, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken yesterday near St John's Well, Mushera, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

Ed Sheeran did the opening leg of his European Tour in Cork last night. He is playing for three nights in Cork to sell out shows.

Photo from the archive was taken along the banks of the river Lee, near the Mardyke, Cork (Irl)

After a few days off with mid term break website returns as normal tomorrow Monday Many thanks Fr. James

Latest Video is called 'A Prayer for the people of Ukraine' https://youtu.be/b9hajo3z87s
(Just copy and paste Many thanks)

Photo was taken at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)IThis is one of my favouurite photographs from this week and I share it again today

Photo was taken yesterday near Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

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

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

Photo was taken at Croke Park, Dublin (Irl)

Photo was taken at St Mary's Theatre, Rossmore, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

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

Photo was taken last evening in Croke Park, Dublin (Irl)

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

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

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

This mountain bike rider shows extreme skills in a very tough sport. Photo taken by Andreas Seamenn

Photo was taken at Gibbonsgrove, near Charleville, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wishing you a Happy Easter and every blessing during this very special time of year

Wishing you a Happy Easter and every blessing during this very special time of year

Wishing you a Happy Easter and every blessing during this very special time of year

Wishing you a Happy Easter and every blessing during this very special time of year

Photo was taken last Thursday in the North Cathedral, Cork (Irl)

I like this photo from the archive that marks Good Friday appropriately. Photo was taken at Grace Dieu Retreat House, near Tramore, Co.Waterford (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday between Millstreet and Rathmore (Co.Cork and Co.Kerry) (Irl)

Photo was taken at Griffin's Gardening Centre, Dripsey, Co.Cork (Irl)
From the archive 10 years ago

Photo was taken yesterday at Glendalough, Co.Wicklow (Irl)

Karen and Jake won the Irish Dancing With The Stars last night. It has been a great entertainment show in Ireland for the past 3 months and they were deserving winners in the end.

Photo was taken over the weekend on the road between Kilcorney and Lyre, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday on the Blackrock Road, Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken on Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at The Lough, Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

Photo was taken yesterday during the St Patrick's Day Parade at Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)