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Johnstown Castle nó. Caisleán Bhaile Sheáin in Irish
We headed off on one of our family summer trips to visit the wonderful Johnstown Castle and estate on the Rosslare Road outside Wexford...
caldun09
Jul 21, 20234 min read


Keep Gorey clean : please and thank you or in Irish Coimead Guaire glan le bhur dtoil agus go raibh maith agaibh
I must take my hat off to one very dedicated group of volunteers who are involved in Gorey tidy towns committee. They do an excellent job...
caldun09
May 5, 20233 min read


Walking on Courtown beach on Friday Ag siúl ar thrá Bhaile na Cúirte ar an Aoine
I was down on Courtown beach one day as the spring tide had ebbed way out and had displayed a vast expanse of beach for walking. I had...
caldun09
Mar 2, 20233 min read


Historical walking tour of Gorey Siulóid Stairiúil i nGuaire
I was privileged to be in the company of Willie Willoughby, that intrepid doyen of Gorey history, and forty more historical society...
caldun09
Feb 26, 20236 min read


Climbing Croghan Kinsella in 2022 or in Irish Ag dreapadóireacht Cruachán Uí Chinnsealaigh i 2022
There are some special days in all our lives that we will remember and May 12th, 2022, will forever be etched in my mind as one such...
caldun09
Feb 26, 20234 min read


Strolling in outer Gorey Ag siul mórthimpeall Guaire
I started off one of my regular Gorey town walks outside Gorey District Hospital in Mc Curtain Street noting the monument on the grounds...
caldun09
Feb 25, 20235 min read


Courtown beach with Yoga and Panis Angelicus
Yoga and Panis When I listen to the radio or look at the news it all seems to be bad and depressing ad infinitum. In times when I am on...
caldun09
Feb 25, 20235 min read


Rambling in Well's House and garden or as Gaeilge Siulóid timpeall teach agus gáirdín Wells
I visited the stunning Victorian Wells House and gardens recently to go for a good stroll in North Wexford’s best own healthy fresh air....
caldun09
Feb 25, 20235 min read


My post covid walk in Cahore
Having lived a very restricted life in the previous twelve months due to Covid 19 lockdowns my wife and I were thrilled with the lifting...
caldun09
Feb 25, 20238 min read


Rambling in medieval Ferns
On Wednesday March 23rd, 2022, the sun shone brightly over Wexford when I was visiting historic Ferns to meet Catherine Mac Partlin,...
caldun09
Feb 25, 20235 min read


Roses of Tralee 2022 visit Gorey
The pale moon was rising in Gorey on Thursday August 11th When I was growing up in Kerry there were some very special occasions. We...
caldun09
Feb 25, 20234 min read


Good New Year Resolutions or in Irish Dea rúin na hAthbhliana
Well now another New year has arrived, and we will all make new year resolutions and do our best to keep them for a week or two. We will...
caldun09
Feb 24, 20234 min read


In praise of the Gorey Gardening Crew
We all love Gorey town for our own reasons. We have chosen to live here, and we are fortunate that while the town is expanding rapidly it...
caldun09
Feb 24, 20236 min read


Walking the Clara Vale Loop in autumn 2022
On Tuesday October 11th 2022 we walked the lovely Clara Loop, between Rathdrum and Laragh. We were just blessed with the lovely bright...
caldun09
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Visiting Altamont Gardens during Snowdrop Time
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...
caldun09
Feb 24, 20234 min read


An artistic stroll around Gorey nó i nGaeilge Siúlóid ealaíonta timpeall Guaire
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...
caldun09
Feb 19, 20237 min read


Munchkins toy and shoe store on Main Street ,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...
caldun09
Feb 19, 20233 min read


Mylie Doyles in 67 Main Street,Gorey
Myles Doyle’s Select Grocer and Fine Wines www.myselectgrocer.com I love strolling down the friendly streets of Gorey and have done so for many years since I first came here in 1967. There is always a great buzz about the place coupled with a great friendly atmosphere. There is one shop at 67 Main Street, which holds a special place in my heart and that is Myles Doyle’s, Select Grocer, and fine wines. I remember Myles Doyle standing at the door of his shop since I saw him fir
caldun09
Feb 19, 20236 min read


WELL BEING ME
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...
caldun09
Feb 18, 20231 min read


The Yellow Trail Walk in Courtown Wexford
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...
caldun09
Feb 5, 20235 min read
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