The sun rises over the houses of Blarney early one morning at the end of March, 2022.

As you walk down Robert Street, to the side of Penneys on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork, you’ll find yourself walking under a part of the store that extends over the street.

Shadows lengthen on Nano Nagle Bridge this afternoon. First time out with Rebel Street Photography, even if it was just two of us after a two year break. It was a lovely day for a walk around town. The sun shone from a blue sky, but in the shadows it was still cool. Catching up…

The cat just sat there observing the world pass by. All relaxed, like.

Parallel to Sullivan’s Quay in Cork, Cove Street is probably less well known than the quays but if you’ve driven around there looking for parking you know it well!

The tower of St. Anne’s Church rises above the north side of Cork City with the Eir building and their own tower next to it.

A boy catches the sun at the beach with his fishing rod. It was all he caught that evening, but I think he made some happy memories.

A very busy blackbird stopped still for 5 seconds so I could catch a photo of it. He was digging around, throwing up leaves and hunting around between branches. Building material for a nest perhaps?

A robin calling out in the grounds of Blarney Castle today.

Some of the statues that decorate the entrances to St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork. Taken while we waited for the Cathedral to open so we could hear beautiful classical music played that evening by London Concertante.

The round tower in the cemetery in Ardmore is really impressive, standing out on the hillside overlooking the town. The tower was built in the 12th century but it has been kept in great condition. Lots more to learn about it on this page.

This morning is a beautiful start to the week. Fog in the distance and the fiery orange ball of the sun shining through clear skies. Blarney Castle was lit up in a lovely orange glow and I had to spend a few minutes away from the busy bustle of life to get this photo.