Diego, our chihuahua, came into our lives on this day many years ago. He’s a little older now, and maybe a little wiser too, especially when it comes to treats and getting cuddles. He loves playing with toys. He has a strong fetch instinct, and he will run back and forth across the kitchen to…

There are lots of little dogs around Cork City these days, and they wear cute little coats against the rain and cold.

I don’t remember what this dog’s name was, but she was so cute I asked her human dad if I could photograph her. No petting was allowed as she is the typical small dog and isn’t fond of strangers rubbing her. Not surprising really. Would you like giants rubbing your head?

Mommy Cat, the oldest of our cats passed away yesterday at somewhere around the age of 17. We’re not sure, because she adopted us around 15 years ago. We are sure that she was roaming the estate for some time before that. She had lovely kittens, but only one is left now, Hoppy, who is…

A dog sits in the doorway of a house, looking out at anyone passing and enjoying the evening sun.

A dog pokes his nose out of a caravan in Santa Cruz. I think he wanted to come play with us as we walked past.

Who rules this house? The animals do! Diego, our tiny chihuahua, sits in a bed sometimes claimed by one of our cats, Hoppy. She was very unhappy that Diego was in there. He’s the king of all he sees. Isn’t he handsome in his new jacket? It’s lovely and warm and made with love by…

Yes, it was a cold November day when I photographed these two kite surfers at Garylucas Beach in Co Cork. Brrrr.

Diego loves lying in the warm sun.

Dogs don’t need to wear masks around people, thankfully. He hates being left at home. As soon as he has an inkling that we’ll be going out he will sit by me looking directly at my face. If I’m not looking at him he starts jumping up looking for attention. He’s a small dog, but…

Grand Parade, Cork. March 2018.

Silver Strand, Donegal. August 2017.