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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...
caldun09
Feb 19, 20235 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


Spring in my Step for Courtown Woods 2023
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...
caldun09
Feb 5, 20234 min read


The West was awake when we holidayed in Galway
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...
caldun09
Oct 27, 20218 min read


Health Checkups
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...
caldun09
Aug 7, 20215 min read


The feeding and behaviour of garden birds
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...
caldun09
Jul 31, 20216 min read


The next generation talks about spiders
“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...
caldun09
Jul 30, 20212 min read
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