On Tuesday October 11th 2022 we walked the lovely Clara Loop, between Rathdrum and Laragh. We were just blessed with the lovely bright...

According to legend, in the Garden of Eden, Eve was distraught after God had cast her out of the Garden of Eden. God sent forth...

I am old enough to remember The Gorey Arts Festivals and the great enrichment in the artistic and cultural lives of the people in Gorey...

I just love the name Munchkins over the door in that super lovely toy shop and shoe store on 21 Main Street, Gorey. It is a great name...

Myles Doyle’s Select Grocer and Fine Wines www.myselectgrocer.com I love strolling down the friendly streets of Gorey and have done so...

By Kealan Well-being week I have a good attitude And also lots of gratitude I have a healthy diet I think you should try it I am fit...

The Yellow Arrow Trail Walk in Courtown “Walking is good for our muscles and posture. It helps to protect and repair organs and can slow...

I realised that spring 2023 was in the air when I saw the first crocus, snowdrops and daffodils appearing in our garden and at the...

I thought we would never again get away on a holiday break due to Covid restrictions but on Tuesday October 12th we headed west towards...

DIET AND HEALTH I visited the doctor at my local health centre a couple of weeks ago for my annual bloods and check-up. That was all a...

I have several bird feeders in my back garden, and every year I feed the bird world peanuts and fat balls mainly from the month of...

“The Spider in the House’ as told by Kealan Swinburne to Grandad. Today we are visiting granny and grandad’s house. Grandad and me were...

Our flower garden has been a riot of colour this year since the first crocus bulbs burst into bloom in early spring and displayed all...

After my experience of baking, I returned to London the following year and decided that it was time for me to put my muscles to a real...

Today I resumed my regular walking route in Courtown woods after my Covid19. restrictions. I parked up in the usual carpark and walked...

I slept well last night and managed a lie in until 9 a.m .I was quite pleased with that because I am told that the weather was rather...

I started teaching in Arklow in 1967 having spent the statutory two years training in St Patricks Training College Drumcondra, Dublin I...

Freedom called that Wednesday morn and her call found men and women to heed her. I was one of those lucky people who were conferred with...

When I was going to school in the good old CBS in Tralee, we learned quite a few songs and I still remember the fervour with which we...

I was up and about early today as I wanted to go for a mid-morning walk to avoid any afternoon rain showers that were forecast. I drove...