The Holy Virgin...

...taking a stroll through Mullingar.
Photo: Sheila Ahearne

Betwixt Night and Day

The witching hour is a time of shape shifters, spooks and spells.

Photo: © www.anniewrightphotography.com

The Resident Goddess at Corley's Pub

You can have a slap-up Sunday lunch here after attending mass at
Ballintubber Abbey, a place of great mysticism from pre-Christian times onwards.

Photo: © www.anniewrightphotography.com

Glendalough..

...still haunted by the ghosts of 6th century monks.
Photo: © www.anniewrightphotography.com

Baby Jesus

...presiding over the bar in nearby Ballintubber Abbey.
Photo: Annie

Every House Needs a House God...

... and here at the Pirates' house in Ireland she's called Agnes Dei.
Photo: Annie

Little Angel

This little angel lives at an Irish graveyard and directs visitors to the ruins of a 19th century village.

Make sure to tip her before you leave!
Photo: ©Annie Wright, Achill Island

Agnes Dei

Agnes is our secret house god. Her job is
to ensure that the roof doesn't blow off during
the winter storms. So far she's succeeded.
Photo: ©Profoundly Superficial

An Irish Christmas...

... is full of "little people".

Photo: Josée

Tree of Life

A tree next to a holy well in Sligo.

Photo: Profoundly Superficial Photography

The Holy Family...

...spotted in a shop window in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Photo: Profoundly Superficial

Manic Weather

In Ireland it alternates between pouring rain and bright sunshine. Sometimes the weather gets really manic and does both things at the same time.

Photo: © Profoundly Superficial

A Prayer for Sr. Natalie

A thoughtful reminder at Ballintubber Abey. I wonder who she was...?
Photo: Annie

Sad Saint

This tearful saint adorns a lichen-covered gravestone in Burrishoole Friary, located near the waters of Clew Bay.
Photo: Annie

Jesus of Westport

Jesus floating in mid-air as he ascends to the Kingdom of Heaven in St. Mary's Church, Westport.
Photo: Annie. Click to enlarge

It's Always Good to have a Spare One

Spotted parked outside the very beautiful Ballintubber Abbey in County Mayo.
Photo: Annie

Votive Offerings

Objects tied to a tree at Tobernalt Holy Well in Carraroe in County Sligo. The Well was also worshipped in pre-Christian times.
Photo: Annie

Votive Tree

Cuddly toys and socks amongst the rosaries hung on a votive tree at Tobernalt Holy Well near Sligo Town.
Photo: Annie

A Steamy Christmas Crib

Mary, Jesus and Joseph spotted by Pirate photographers Margreet and Yiri.

Thunder Clouds

The weather in Ireland changes every 15 minutes, or so they say...
Photo: Annie