Photo was taken yesterday at the weir in Ballincollig Regional Park, Co.Cork (Irl)
Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far across Ireland. Every park and walkway was really busy with everyone out enjoying the beautiful weather. This group of TY’s from Col√°iste Choilm, were cooling down yesterday afternoon, as they finished up for their summer holidays.
Thought on Friday – May – 25/05/2012
This week 6th year Graduation ceremonies are taking place in secondary schools all over Ireland. The following reflection was read last night at the Graduation in Ballincollig Community School by Shane Horgan and Shannon Sweeney
May you find sincerity and tranquillity in a world that you may not always understand. May the difficulties you have known and the challenges you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with optimism and courage. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will surround you. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, a warm smile, be yours every day of your life and may you give these gifts, as well as receive them. May you remember the sunshine, when a storm seems never ending. Teach love to those who hate and let love embrace you as you go into the world.
Remember those whose lives you have touched and those who have touched yours, they are always a part of you. May you not become too concerned with material matters but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart. Find time in each day to see the beauty and love in the world around you. Realise that each person has limitless abilities but each of us is different in our own way. May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility. Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience and may you always feel loved on your journey throughout life. May you always have a strong conviction about the beauty of life, a vision of hope that endures in the face of challenge. May you be blessed with wisdom and discernment, determination and patience, kindness and compassion, gifts you bring with you as you make your journey into the new horizon.
