Not quite rubbing shoulders with the Taoiseach, nearly

The Taoiseach's address to the nation last evening was both calming and inspiring.

But he did remind us it is now the calm before the storm.

This is a picture of Independent Newspapers photographer Mark Condren.

Mark began his photo journalism with 'The Kerryman/Corkman' newspaper in the mid-1990s.

A great man and an inspiring photographer. Mark also has a great sense of humour.

Mark won photographer of the year this year. He has won the award on many occasions.