James Wims
@trinity321.bsky.social
SEASONAL REFLECTIONS...
An unusual photo of the Apparition Chapel in Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo, reflected from the inside in the outside glass wall, and with St. Mary's accommodation and restaurant (a former convent) on the right.
An unusual photo of the Apparition Chapel in Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo, reflected from the inside in the outside glass wall, and with St. Mary's accommodation and restaurant (a former convent) on the right.
December 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
SEASONAL REFLECTIONS...
An unusual photo of the Apparition Chapel in Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo, reflected from the inside in the outside glass wall, and with St. Mary's accommodation and restaurant (a former convent) on the right.
An unusual photo of the Apparition Chapel in Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo, reflected from the inside in the outside glass wall, and with St. Mary's accommodation and restaurant (a former convent) on the right.
Yep, we men can do it all in half an hour...! 😀
December 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yep, we men can do it all in half an hour...! 😀
A RED-LETTER DAY...
For those of us who play 'senior hurling' journalism (as we say in Ireland), as members of the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ), London, Dublin and worldwide, and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), USA, today, Sunday, 14 December, 2025, is a Red Letter Day.
For those of us who play 'senior hurling' journalism (as we say in Ireland), as members of the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ), London, Dublin and worldwide, and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), USA, today, Sunday, 14 December, 2025, is a Red Letter Day.
December 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A RED-LETTER DAY...
For those of us who play 'senior hurling' journalism (as we say in Ireland), as members of the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ), London, Dublin and worldwide, and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), USA, today, Sunday, 14 December, 2025, is a Red Letter Day.
For those of us who play 'senior hurling' journalism (as we say in Ireland), as members of the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ), London, Dublin and worldwide, and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), USA, today, Sunday, 14 December, 2025, is a Red Letter Day.
I'M ALRIGHT, JACK! - An example of how not to park, and to hell with other motorists.
This driver took up two parking spaces and was preventing access for other road users.
Location: Car park at the Killucan recreational park and adjacent to Killucan Garda Station.
Wednesday morning, 10 December.
This driver took up two parking spaces and was preventing access for other road users.
Location: Car park at the Killucan recreational park and adjacent to Killucan Garda Station.
Wednesday morning, 10 December.
December 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I'M ALRIGHT, JACK! - An example of how not to park, and to hell with other motorists.
This driver took up two parking spaces and was preventing access for other road users.
Location: Car park at the Killucan recreational park and adjacent to Killucan Garda Station.
Wednesday morning, 10 December.
This driver took up two parking spaces and was preventing access for other road users.
Location: Car park at the Killucan recreational park and adjacent to Killucan Garda Station.
Wednesday morning, 10 December.
A VERY SPECIAL DAY...
Today, Monday, 8th. December, 2025, celebrated internationally since 1854 and in many countries still a public holiday, is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, one of the main feast days also associated with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Today, Monday, 8th. December, 2025, celebrated internationally since 1854 and in many countries still a public holiday, is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, one of the main feast days also associated with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A VERY SPECIAL DAY...
Today, Monday, 8th. December, 2025, celebrated internationally since 1854 and in many countries still a public holiday, is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, one of the main feast days also associated with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Today, Monday, 8th. December, 2025, celebrated internationally since 1854 and in many countries still a public holiday, is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady, one of the main feast days also associated with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Happy birthday today, Santa...! 😀
In some parts of the world, today, Saturday, 6th. December, 2025, is celebrated as the birthday of the original and real Santa - today is the feast worldwide of Saint Nicholas.
In some parts of the world, today, Saturday, 6th. December, 2025, is celebrated as the birthday of the original and real Santa - today is the feast worldwide of Saint Nicholas.
December 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Happy birthday today, Santa...! 😀
In some parts of the world, today, Saturday, 6th. December, 2025, is celebrated as the birthday of the original and real Santa - today is the feast worldwide of Saint Nicholas.
In some parts of the world, today, Saturday, 6th. December, 2025, is celebrated as the birthday of the original and real Santa - today is the feast worldwide of Saint Nicholas.
Is it me or what...? 😀
November 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Is it me or what...? 😀
Lest we forget...
36 YEARS AGO TODAY THE BERLIN WALL CAME DOWN (1989).
It was 36 years ago today (on Thursday, 9th. November, 1989) that the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
It was in place for 28 years - work began building it in the early hours of Sunday, 13th. August, 1961, 64 years ago.
36 YEARS AGO TODAY THE BERLIN WALL CAME DOWN (1989).
It was 36 years ago today (on Thursday, 9th. November, 1989) that the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
It was in place for 28 years - work began building it in the early hours of Sunday, 13th. August, 1961, 64 years ago.
November 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Lest we forget...
36 YEARS AGO TODAY THE BERLIN WALL CAME DOWN (1989).
It was 36 years ago today (on Thursday, 9th. November, 1989) that the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
It was in place for 28 years - work began building it in the early hours of Sunday, 13th. August, 1961, 64 years ago.
36 YEARS AGO TODAY THE BERLIN WALL CAME DOWN (1989).
It was 36 years ago today (on Thursday, 9th. November, 1989) that the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
It was in place for 28 years - work began building it in the early hours of Sunday, 13th. August, 1961, 64 years ago.
Today, 15th. October, is the feast of Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), one of the patrons of Spain, the first female Doctor of the Church, and a promoter of the statue of the Infant Child of Prague.
October 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Today, 15th. October, is the feast of Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), one of the patrons of Spain, the first female Doctor of the Church, and a promoter of the statue of the Infant Child of Prague.
The art of being positive when all about you are doubting you or themselves, or need encouragement...! 😀
October 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The art of being positive when all about you are doubting you or themselves, or need encouragement...! 😀
IRISH DEFENCE FORCES SPECIAL DAY
Today, Wed, 1 Oct, is a special day, for many reasons.
Worldwide it is the feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux, the 'Little Flower'.
It also marks
- 101 years, to the day and the date (Wed, 1 Oct 1924), of the Defence Forces, and
- 20 years (2005) of its Reserve (RDF).
Today, Wed, 1 Oct, is a special day, for many reasons.
Worldwide it is the feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux, the 'Little Flower'.
It also marks
- 101 years, to the day and the date (Wed, 1 Oct 1924), of the Defence Forces, and
- 20 years (2005) of its Reserve (RDF).
October 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
IRISH DEFENCE FORCES SPECIAL DAY
Today, Wed, 1 Oct, is a special day, for many reasons.
Worldwide it is the feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux, the 'Little Flower'.
It also marks
- 101 years, to the day and the date (Wed, 1 Oct 1924), of the Defence Forces, and
- 20 years (2005) of its Reserve (RDF).
Today, Wed, 1 Oct, is a special day, for many reasons.
Worldwide it is the feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux, the 'Little Flower'.
It also marks
- 101 years, to the day and the date (Wed, 1 Oct 1924), of the Defence Forces, and
- 20 years (2005) of its Reserve (RDF).
46 YEARS AGO TODAY...
"YOUNG PEOPLE OF IRELAND, I LOVE YOU!"
We were the young people of Ireland back then.
It was 46 years ago today - on Saturday, 29th. September, 1979 - that Pope John Paul 2 (now Saint) landed in Ireland at the start of his three-days visit...
"YOUNG PEOPLE OF IRELAND, I LOVE YOU!"
We were the young people of Ireland back then.
It was 46 years ago today - on Saturday, 29th. September, 1979 - that Pope John Paul 2 (now Saint) landed in Ireland at the start of his three-days visit...
September 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
46 YEARS AGO TODAY...
"YOUNG PEOPLE OF IRELAND, I LOVE YOU!"
We were the young people of Ireland back then.
It was 46 years ago today - on Saturday, 29th. September, 1979 - that Pope John Paul 2 (now Saint) landed in Ireland at the start of his three-days visit...
"YOUNG PEOPLE OF IRELAND, I LOVE YOU!"
We were the young people of Ireland back then.
It was 46 years ago today - on Saturday, 29th. September, 1979 - that Pope John Paul 2 (now Saint) landed in Ireland at the start of his three-days visit...
The music and songs of the late John Count McCormack, Ireland's most famous international tenor - this Saturday evening, 27th. September, 2025, in the McCormack Room in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone - his home town - at 7pm.
Tickets (€15) online and at the door (€20).
Tickets (€15) online and at the door (€20).
September 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The music and songs of the late John Count McCormack, Ireland's most famous international tenor - this Saturday evening, 27th. September, 2025, in the McCormack Room in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone - his home town - at 7pm.
Tickets (€15) online and at the door (€20).
Tickets (€15) online and at the door (€20).
For those with an interest in these things, today, 23rd September, is the feast of Saint Padre Pio, more formally known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968).
Patron Saint of Civil defense volunteers, and adolescents.
He was canonised on 16th June, 2002 by Pope John Paul II.
Patron Saint of Civil defense volunteers, and adolescents.
He was canonised on 16th June, 2002 by Pope John Paul II.
September 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
For those with an interest in these things, today, 23rd September, is the feast of Saint Padre Pio, more formally known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968).
Patron Saint of Civil defense volunteers, and adolescents.
He was canonised on 16th June, 2002 by Pope John Paul II.
Patron Saint of Civil defense volunteers, and adolescents.
He was canonised on 16th June, 2002 by Pope John Paul II.
And still they wait...
64 YEARS AGO TODAY THE SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE STARTED (Wed, 13 Sept, 1961)
The Siege of Jadotville (Congo, Africa), with 155 Irish UN peacekeeping soldiers, began 64 years ago today (on Wed, 13 Sept, 1961).
Over 30 bravery medals remain to be presented.
64 YEARS AGO TODAY THE SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE STARTED (Wed, 13 Sept, 1961)
The Siege of Jadotville (Congo, Africa), with 155 Irish UN peacekeeping soldiers, began 64 years ago today (on Wed, 13 Sept, 1961).
Over 30 bravery medals remain to be presented.
September 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
And still they wait...
64 YEARS AGO TODAY THE SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE STARTED (Wed, 13 Sept, 1961)
The Siege of Jadotville (Congo, Africa), with 155 Irish UN peacekeeping soldiers, began 64 years ago today (on Wed, 13 Sept, 1961).
Over 30 bravery medals remain to be presented.
64 YEARS AGO TODAY THE SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE STARTED (Wed, 13 Sept, 1961)
The Siege of Jadotville (Congo, Africa), with 155 Irish UN peacekeeping soldiers, began 64 years ago today (on Wed, 13 Sept, 1961).
Over 30 bravery medals remain to be presented.