Through soil wherever you need to go, slight curious impressions advance; roots emanating emotive kinship for descendants of forest floor. Green man'...
When reason takes a back seat, my room symbolizes transporting of imprinted essence, no need for any movement; pen travels, fingers guiding the way;...
it has to be said; your description of the beaches and wildness of the North Atlantic Breakers had me in awe and was so inspiring. Definitely my cup of tea. Ballymastocker Strand was idyllic too for the last day of your...
I think the cottage should have been free to stay in with damp mould on the walls and a teapot that you had to repair yourself. It was a good job it never put a damper on your stay in such a lovely area of Ireland.
Your description of Saint Eigneach's Well, that you say, was a lovely spot. Semi anglicised as Columbkille's Well, that was further anglicised as St Columba's Well, where Saint Eigneach meditated - according to tradition...was...
It's hard to put into words the vivid reminiscences of places visited. Ireland reminds me of a lost past that I will probably never get the opportunity to visit. Your reviews and photos give such great insight and are a pleasure to read Turlough...
I felt for you with your description of getting out of bed, it reminded me of last year before I got my hip replacement. I can also understand how you felt about the bed, I have slept in so many second hand beds where the...
Dolly's really giving it to
Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Dolly's really giving it to Aefelthrith, I wonder! If the message will sink in that she's had a lucky escape in not running of with Clarence.
As for poor Arry, I wonder if Gwladys will agree to take charge of the lad.
So much going...
Read full commentPosted in Caring (Episode 32 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid)
Hi Turlough,
Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Hi Turlough,
it has to be said; your description of the beaches and wildness of the North Atlantic Breakers had me in awe and was so inspiring. Definitely my cup of tea. Ballymastocker Strand was idyllic too for the last day of your...
Read full commentPosted in Turlough Ó Carolan's Farewell to Turlough Ó Maoláin
You brighten up the season
Posted on Thu, 06 Nov 2025
You brighten up the season with your poem and photos Rhiannon.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Farewell Glows
Hi Turlough,
Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Hi Turlough,
I think the cottage should have been free to stay in with damp mould on the walls and a teapot that you had to repair yourself. It was a good job it never put a damper on your stay in such a lovely area of Ireland.
Your...
Read full commentPosted in Ooze Next?
The gentleness of friendly
Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2025
The gentleness of friendly gestures and a sympathetic ear in times of depression is so important, as you so rightly say in your poem.
I love your message Rhiannon.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in A chink in the dark
Hi Turlough,
Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2025
Hi Turlough,
Your description of Saint Eigneach's Well, that you say, was a lovely spot. Semi anglicised as Columbkille's Well, that was further anglicised as St Columba's Well, where Saint Eigneach meditated - according to tradition...was...
Read full commentPosted in Singin' in the Buncrana Rain
Thanks for sharing this
Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2025
Thanks for sharing this hauntingly, beautiful story Paul.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Why does it always rain in graveyards?
I agree with Di, Aefelthrith
Posted on Sun, 19 Oct 2025
I agree with Di, Aefelthrith is a typical example of the old saying: 'Love Is Blind.' Now poor Gwladys got even more to worry about.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Parting (Episode 29 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))
It's hard to put into words
Posted on Sun, 19 Oct 2025
It's hard to put into words the vivid reminiscences of places visited. Ireland reminds me of a lost past that I will probably never get the opportunity to visit. Your reviews and photos give such great insight and are a pleasure to read Turlough...
Read full commentPosted in Shillelagh Shopping
Hi Turlough,
Posted on Fri, 17 Oct 2025
Hi Turlough,
I felt for you with your description of getting out of bed, it reminded me of last year before I got my hip replacement. I can also understand how you felt about the bed, I have slept in so many second hand beds where the...
Read full commentPosted in To the Lighthouse Café
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