DID YOU CATCH the sunrise this morning?

If not, don’t worry because we and some other sharp shooters did.

The sunrise began just after eight this morning, and here’s what it looked like – beginning with our own.

The start of this morning’s sunrise in Dublin city centre.

Gráinne Ní Aodha Gráinne Ní Aodha

Lakeview Organic Farm, Mullagh, Co Cavan, sent in by Jane Shackleton.

Jane Shackleton / @shacklej Jane Shackleton / @shacklej / @shacklej

This one is creatively captioned ‘This morning from the office’, by the mysterious Nilim Anseo (meaning ‘I’m not here’ in Irish).

Nilim Anseo Nilim Anseo

Lorraine Byrne took this stunning photo at 8.20 along Wexford Quayfront.

Lorraine Byrne Lorraine Byrne

The early-rising Happy Pear people caught the sunrise too, of course.

The sunrise over Dún Laoghaire.

Ronan Kelly Ronan Kelly

Paddy Morton sent this into us from Memorial Court, Islandbridge Dublin at 8.25.

Paddy Morton Paddy Morton

This purple wonder was taken in Co Wicklow.

Sandra Dunne Sandra Dunne

This one was taken by Lissadell House in Sligo, and is simply captioned ‘Glorious December sunrise’.

We agree.

Read: Look at this gorgeous timelapse showing off Dublin city at Christmas

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