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

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.

Blarney Castle in pseudo infra red as I don’t have an infra red capable camera but I like the effect. September 2021.

Mommy Cat, as she was 7 years ago looking up at me looking out of the window of my home office. She’s totally wild, will not let us touch her at all, and until this year would barely come into the house. That all changed this year. She’s sleeping in the kitchen now, but as…

One of the black cats that lives in Blarney village, Cork.

The colours in the sky this morning were unreal for a few minutes. Reds mixed with purples. Deep shadows in the clouds. Wonderful.

A crow watches for crumbs on the ground at the Blarney Woollen Mills today. The white gazebo/tent is gone but it was good to see the (permanent?) outdoor covered seating next to the building still there.

Blarney on a frosty morning in February 2013. We’ve had such a mild winter this year but there’s always a (tiny) chance of snow for the next few weeks.

It seems unreal but most of the Covid19 restrictions will be lifted in Ireland tomorrow morning at 6am. Pubs and restaurant hours to return to normal.Nightclubs reopen.FULL attendance at indoor and outdoor events.Covid pass requirement gone for hospitality. You’ll still need the Covid digital cert (or I presume a negative PCR?) to travel on a…

A few days ago we had a lovely sunset and luckily I was out walking with my wife around the village. Here’s a shot from the road outside. This is a silhouette anyone in Blarney will recognise, isn’t it?

One of the horses in the grounds of Blarney Castle. February 2015.

A perfect reflection by the River Martin walk in Blarney. (It’s flipped)