2021

Picture by Jana Vrbikova from Pixabay

Picture by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

I hope you had a lovely Christmas Day and again wishing you all a Happy Christmas

Photo was taken at St.Oliver's Church, Ballyvolane, Cork. (Irl)

Image today was put together by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

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

Photo was taken at the home of Noreen and Sean McSweeney, Drimoleague, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo from Pixabay by manfredrichter

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

Photo was taken by Matthias Kost from Pixabay

Photo was taken by Matthias Kost from Pixabay

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

Photo was taken recently in Killarney National Park, Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken at Ballycotton, East Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken near Clondrohid, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at the Honan Chapel, UCC Cork

Photo was taken near Bantry, West Cork last Wednesday

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

To mark Dec 8th I have reshared our picture from the archive

This powerful photo was taken by MI News /NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock

Photo today is by Bianca VanDijk from Pixabay

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

Photo from the archive was taken at the West End, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo today is taken by Photographer Ann Le Khfac from Pixabay

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

Photo was taken next to the ruins of Muckross Abbey, Killarney National Park, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken this weekend at the entrance to St. Mary's cemetery, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken by Nick Bradshaw

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

Photo was taken yesterday at Larkin Community College, Dublin (Irl)

Photo was taken last week in Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at St Finbarr's Church, Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo is by Javier Dumont from Pixabay

Photo from the archive was taken at U.C.C , Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on Thursday morning in Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday morning just after sunrise at Muckross Abbey, Killarney National Park, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday in Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday in Killarney National Park, Killarney Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday afternoon in the Sheep's Head Peninsula, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken earlier in the week near Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo is by Tu Nguyen from Pixabay

Photo from the archive was taken on the Dublin/Cork motorway just after the M7/M8 divide (Irl)

Photo is by Randy Rodriguez from Pixabay

Photo is Valiphotos from Pixabay

Photo is by Ri Butov from Pixabay

A visitor takes a break in front of one of the main halls at the Cop26 Summit in Glasgow, Scotland

Photo is by Dendoktoor from Pixabay

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

Photo was taken by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay

The image of the heart is most appropriate for today

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

Photo was taken yesterday at the Vatican by Reuters Photography

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

Photo was taken by Pepper Mint from Pixabay

Photo was taken by by Eddie K from Pixabay

Today is a Bank Holiday in Ireland so our photo today is from the archive and was taken at Gougane Barra, West Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive was taken last evening at the weir in Ballincollig Regional Park, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken in Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai (Bantry Community College), West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken by Ciaran O Muirgheasa from Pixabay

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

Photo is by Vali Photos from Pixabay

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

Our photo today is from Pixabay

Photo was taken near Ballycotton, East Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Ballycotton, East Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at Ballycotton, East Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on Saturday at the Air India Memorial Site, Ahakista, Sheeps Head Peninsula, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at St Gobnait's Well, Ballyvourney, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at the Marino Medical Center, Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken by Ykaiavu from Pixabay

Photo was taken by Yamabon from Pixabay

Today is the feast day of St Francis

In searching for pictures to make up a Prayer Slide Show I came across this lovely picture and I share it with you today.

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

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

Photo was taken this morning at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today is the feastday of the Triumph Of The Cross (See more in Thought For Today below)

Photo was taken by Getty Images of the double beam of lights to mark where the twin towers once stood in New York

Photo was taken by a beekeeping friend of mine Denis McCarthy. The photo got first prize in a photography competition and you can see why it stood out as a winner

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

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

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

Our photo ties in with our Thought For The Day below

This was the photo that was on yesterday's Irish Examiner

Photo by Fotomecky from Pixabay

I particularly like the photo I shared yesterday and I am sharing it again today. The photo was taken at Mushera Mountain, near St. John's Well, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)
It is a place of great beauty with lots of different walks to choose from. It is also a place to just rest and take it easy with lots of picnic tables, all with lovely views. The local St John's well is also a spiritual place of pilgrimage with visitors coming all year round.

Photo by djedj from Pixabay

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

Photo was taken by Erik Karits from Pixabay

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

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

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

Photo by Karl Egger from Pixabay

Photo was taken by DerWeg from Pixabay

Photo was taken recently on the Sheep's Head Peninsula driving from Kilcrohane to Bantry

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

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

Yesterday (August 15th) was the feast day of Mary

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

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

Photo from the archive was taken at the RDS, Dublin (Irl) Those were the good old days when we didn't have to wear masks! Hopefully those days will return too in the near future.

Today's photo is by Goran Horvat from Pixabay to mark St Swithin's Day

Photo today is by Mouse23 from Pixabay

Photo today is by Perez Vecking from Pixabay

Photo was taken by Steffen Wachsmuth from Pixabay

Photo is by Steven Weirather from Pixabay

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

This beautiful close up photo of a dragonfly was taken by by Gabriela Piwowarska from Pixabay

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

Photo was taken on the Isle Of May off the coast of Scotland Picture:Press Association

Photo was taken at Flatanger, north west Norway

Today June 29th is the feast day of St Peter & St Paul

Photo was taken by ILena Lindell from Pixabay

Photo today is from the archive and was taken 10 years ago on Bere Island, West Cork (Irl)

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

Our photo today is by Radovan Zierik from Pixabay.

Photo was taken last weekend at Griffins Gardening Centre, Dripsey, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken last evening at 9.55p.m at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo of sunrise was taken by Jim Semonik from Pixabay

I am sharing this lovely photo again today and I hope it brightens up your Sunday!
Picture is from Pixabay

Image by Jon Pauling from Pixabay

Our photo today is from the archive and was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Photo today is from Pixabay

Photo was taken on the Sheep's Head Peninsula, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken from Sheep's Head Peninsula looking across towards the Beara Peninsula

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

The importance of a smile

As the Leaving Cert exams start across Ireland today we remember and pray for them today and during the coming weeks

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

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

I took this photo 10 years ago at Fota Wildlife Park, near Cobh, Co.Cork (Irl)
Due to Covid 19 restrictions I haven't gone back there in the last two years but I hope to make a return visit during the summer months. It is always such a lovely place to visit.

Photo by Jose Luis Ruiz
I really like this photo from yesterday and I am showing it again today

Photo from Pixabay

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

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

Photo was taken just off Cape Clear Island by Niamh Ní Dhrisceoil, West Cork (Irl)

The roses are coming into flower. It has been a long cold spring but at last our gardens are coming into full colour

Photo was take exactly 10 years ago near Ballingeary, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive was taken at Grace Dieu Retreat House, near Tramore, Co.Waterford (Irl)

Photo by Ron van den Berg from Pixabay

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

Today is Pentecost Sunday which explains the significance of our photo today

Photo was taken yesterday on Chapel Island, Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken by Bianca Mentil by Pixabay

Image by Rihaij from Pixabay

Photo by strh from Pixabay

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

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

Photo was taken by Alicja from Pixabay

Photo was taken at the weekend at Macroom Town Park, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on Saturday at Macroom Town Park, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo was taken at Tramore, Co.Waterford (Irl)

Photo by from Pixabay of shooting star.

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

Photo was taken by Martin Ludlam from Pixabay

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

Photo was taken during the week at Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo by Adina Voicu from Picabay

Sorry I am am late with the upload this morning. I am resharing this photo again for today and put a new one up tomorrow. I hope you have a good Tuesday. God bless
This photo was taken over the weekend near Rathmore, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

Photo from the archive was taken 10 years ago outside the English Market, Cork (Irl)
With Queen Elizabeth turning 95 during the week, I thought it was appropriate to share this photo from the archive of her visit to Cork 10 years ago.

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

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

Photo from the archive 10 years ago was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)
This photo has got a good reaction so I am resharing!!

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

Photo was taken at the Gap Of Dunloe, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

Image by David Mark from Pixabay

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

Image by David Mark from Pixabay

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

Image by anncapictures from Pixabay

Today is Easter Tuesday and as we journey through Easter week I hope you have a good day

Wishing you a Happy Easter!!

As we journey through Holy Week we balance out all the sadness and dark moments of the week, by allowing light and hope to be part of the journey too

Photo was taken in the Suez Canal

Photo from the archive was taken at Grace Dieu Retreat House, near Tramore, Co.Waterford

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

Photo rom the archive today was taken at Millstreet Country Park, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

A vendor pushes his balloon-laden bike through Kabul in Afghanistan looking for customers
Photo by Muhammed Muheisen/AP

Photo is by Jplenio from Pixabay

Photographer is Roset Bozkise from Pixabay

Happy St Patrick' Day to you today where ever you are across the world

Photo from the archive was taken near Tramore, Co.Waterford (Irl) Looking at this memory from over 10 years ago, reminded me how so few planes we see in the skies these days due to restricted air travel.

Photo was taken yesterday at Kilcrea Abbey, near Ovens Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo wastaken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

(I am repeating this photo again today. Many liked the power and energy of the sea and the wave crashing over the rock)
Photo was taken yesterday afternoon near Bantry, West Cork (Irl)

Photo today by S. Hermann

Photo was taken at Westcourt, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo is by photographer Bessi

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

After recent flooding at the end of February I dug deep into the archive to pull out this photo to share today. It was taken back in 2008.
The picture was taken on the Mallow/Killarney road, near Mallow, Co.Cork (Irl)

I am repeating the photo of this beautiful flower again today.
Photo was taken at Altamount, Millstreet, 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 at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

(I am resharing this photo that I took on Wednesday evening)
Photo was taken at 6pm at Tullig, Millstreet, Co.Cork looking across at Clara Mountain

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

The photograph of the snow-dusted Mourne Wall vanishing into the mist just draws the viewer in.

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

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

I am repeating this photo again for today. It was taken at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

A Prayer For Lent by Pope Francis

Yesterday was Valentine's Day. I hope your day went well. I share again my thoughts on the day it was before we begin to move onto Pancake Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday) tomorrow

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

Photo today is to mark World Day of the Sick which always falls on Feb 11th

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

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

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

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

I really like this photo of the robin and I am resharing it againg today. Photo was taken at Fota Gardens (before the lockdown), near Cobh, Co.Cork (Irl)

Today we celebrate Candlemas Day. It is also a day to celebrate your light and the difference your light makes each day.

The St Brigid's Cross is so symbolic of St Brigid's Day. It is also a sign of hope during difficult times. We ask her many blessings on us today.

I have dipped into the archive for our photo today. It was taken 10 years ago at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork

Photo from the archive was taken at Killarney National Park, Co.Kerry (Irl)

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

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

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

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

Photo of Caherbarnagh mountain covered in snow was taken near Mushera, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

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

Photo is from the archive and was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo from the archive 10 years agon was taken at Flatanger, Norway

This photo can only be described as delightful. The photo was issued by the Durham Wildlife Trust of a harvest mouse. The rare rodent has seen a resurgence in numbers in recent years. Photo by the Press Association

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

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

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

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

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

Thinking of you all as we start 2021. Thanks for all your help, kindness and support during the past year

Thinking of you all as we start 2021. Thanks for all your help, kindness and support during the past year

Thinking of you all as we start 2021. Thanks for all your help, kindness and support during the past year