Photo was taken at Adare Manor Golf course, Adare, Co.Limerick (Irl)

These huge giant logs were stacked up against a wall on the Limerick/Adare road. Just to give an idea of how big they are I waited for an artic truck to pass!

Thought on Wednesday – July – 30/06/2010

A teacher affects eternity. A teacher can never tell where their influence stops’ ~Henry Brooks Adams

Many primary schools across Ireland are getting their summer holidays today. Secondary schools are alrady there. We sometimes categorise teachers with words such as: ‘haven’t they great holidays’ or ‘it’s a handy job’. Such phrases do no justice to the great work our teachers do each day in our schools. There are many challenges our teachers face on an ongoing basis. It is far from an easy job. It’s fair to say we take for granted their influence, the example they give and the depth of their enthusiasm and energy. No words can sum up the vocation of being a teacher. It is more than just a job and much more about doing something in life that touches not just this generation but future generations as well. We ask God’s many blessings on all our teachers and God’s many blessings on the great work they do in educating our young. May everyone have a lovely summer break.