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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


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


My Greatest Masterpiece
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...
caldun09
Jul 13, 20216 min read


My Time in The Building Trade
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...
caldun09
Jul 10, 20215 min read


Courtown woods for Garlic. Nettles and Pesto
Today I resumed my regular walking route in Courtown woods after my Covid19. restrictions. I parked up in the usual carpark and walked...
caldun09
Jul 7, 20214 min read


Courtown woods and beach in May 2021
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...
caldun09
Jul 3, 20215 min read


Digs, Digouts and London workout
I started teaching in Arklow in 1967 having spent the statutory two years training in St Patricks Training College Drumcondra, Dublin I...
caldun09
Jun 17, 20216 min read


Trimming Snipping Time On Freedom Day
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...
caldun09
Jun 6, 20213 min read


Step Together
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...
caldun09
May 27, 20213 min read
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