March 2013

Photo was taken in the Church Of The Sacred Heart, Glounthaune, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken on the Butter Road, between Millstreet and Rylane, Co.Cork

Photo was taken on the Hill Of Crosses, Lithuania.

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

Photo was taken in Montenotte Hotel last Tuesday night, Cork (Irl)

If a White Christmas is rare enough what are the chances of a White Easter!? Freezing weather right across Europe has created lots of problems. Our photo today tells the story of a car makes as it made its way through a wall of snow piled up along a road in the Briercliffe area of Burnley, England. Photo was taken by Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Photo was taken near Kealkill, West Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday at St Columba's Church, Douglas, Cork (Irl)

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

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

The location of our photo today is unknown. It could be the west coast of America and just as easy the west coast of Ireland!!

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

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

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

Photo was taken in St Fachtna's Church, Rosscarbery, Co.Cork (Irl)

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

Once the puffs of white smoke went up just after 6pm Irish time, it was suspense all the way. An ancient ritual of white smoke to announce a new pope captivated a world wide audience. When his name was called out in Latin it didn't register with anyone even the commentators! Soon the bits and pieces came together and then we heard it was Pope Francis from Argentina!

Little bits of his background will warm him to many. He lives a simple life based on St.Francis. He lives in a small apartment, does not like fuss or pomp, travels on a bus where possible and connects strongly with those who are poor and struggling. No one can deny he has a really tough job but one I'm sure he will do really well. It was a lovely moment when he asked everyone to pray for him last evening and then when he blessed everyone after our prayers for him.

Photo was taken yesterday on Torc Mountain near Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Photo was taken yesterday morning on the Butter Road between Millstreet and Rylane, Co.Cork (Irl)

Photo was taken at Flatanger, north west Norway

Photo was taken at Bangor Erris, Co.Mayo, (Irl)

This beautiful photo taken by Claire Browne captures the beauty of spring in Fitzgerald's Park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo was taken at The Lough, Cork (Irl)

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

Photo was taken at La Cala de Mijas in Spain