On Tuesday night there was much talk about getting out and about at 10.30pm to see shooting stars in the annual Perseid meteor shower that passes by.

But over Millstreet there was nothing but cloud. So despite having camera ready with long lens and tripod, it was all in vain for me!
I have put up todays picture taken by AP photographer Paul White who took the picture in Spain on Tuesday night where the weather was perfect! He used a long exposure and the photo was taken above a roadside silhouette of a Spanish fighting bull.

P.S Good to be back after the holidays!

Thought on Wednesday – August – 14/08/2013

‘Never say that you can’t do something, or that something seems impossible, or that something can’t be done, no matter how discouraging or harrowing it may be; human beings are limited only by what we allow ourselves to be limited by.’ ~Mike Norton

Today in Ireland the Leaving Cert results are out. Nationally 57,000 will get their results. It has been a long tough road to get to this day. There has been lots of hard work, sacrifices made, constant deadlines, big expectations, two incredibly hard weeks of exams in June, a long wait all summer and here we are today. The students with strings of A1’s and maximum points will make all the headlines. The students who come out with less and have made a massive effort won’t make the headlines or the photos but they are the real heroes. To all our students we say a big well done and congratulations. To those who are disappointed and feel they have fallen short, there is hope and don’t give up just yet. There are many other options available to you and different possibilities in getting to a course you want or like. The National Parents Council have set up a free phone helpline for students and parents if they want support or have questions after today. Counsellors will be available and the number is 1800265165. We pray today for everyone who got their results and asking God to guide and direct you as you make important decisions in the coming days.