OVER HERE AT TheJournal.ie headquarters we sometimes get sent in really, REALLY random stuff.

While for the most part our readers send us news tips and pictures that are perfectly relevant and useful, sometimes they’re really not.

We used to post some of the weird stuff that got sent our way, and we’ve recently started bringing back the randomness.

So here’s a look at some of the surprises we got when we opened our inboxes recently:

Blown Away 

This photo arrived in explaining how “it was a tad windy in Salthill” when they got snapped “clinging on for dear life”.

Rise and Shine

Another reader sent in this picture of their morning coffee adding, “I’m not sure if it’s an omen for the day”.

Hit the spot

We also got sent in this picture of everything needed for crisp sandwiches – which was taken at the afters of an Irish wedding.

Divorce deals 

We also got in this photograph of what seems to be a sign for divorces.

It came in with the caption, “I’ve been given ticket no 22359!”

Random 

This display of religious statues, candles, cups and calendars also made its way in.

As did this little beauty:

Barking mad

A lot of our readers love sending in photos of their dogs and these two really caught our attention.

This photo of a springer literally attempting to spring over a wall came in with the caption:

Getting ready for the “handicap hurdle” at the Galway races!!!

While this shot came in marked, “Very important email.”

Find attached a picture of my dogs. Well Trained, Siesta Time

Oh so cosy.

If you’d like to send us some news tips or pictures email us at tips@thejournal.ie or pictures@thejournal.ie.

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