Robert Emmett Maguire
  • Male
  • Frederick, MD
  • United States
Share on Facebook MySpace
  • Blog Posts
  • Discussions
  • Events
  • Groups
  • Photos
  • Photo Albums
  • Videos

Robert Emmett Maguire's Friends

  • Priscilla Jane (PJ) Gibbons
 

Robert Emmett Maguire's Page

Profile Information

Comment Wall (4 comments)

At 9:36pm on May 8, 2016, Priscilla Jane (PJ) Gibbons said…

Welcome to The Wild Geese, Robert Emmett Maguire!  I did not have the pleasure of seeing Avoca when I was there in November, but I agree Glendalough and the Wickow Mountains are beautiful.  How long did you spend in that area?  Favorite memories?

At 10:10pm on May 8, 2016, Robert Emmett Maguire said…

Hi, PJ! Nice to meet you.

I go to Ireland at least every couple of years and every year when I can swing it. Whenever I am in Dublin I make a special effort to get to Wicklow and especially Glendalough and the area of the River Avoca. The little town of Avoca was very well known in Ireland as the setting for a popular TV show called Ballykissangel. Don't have a clue whether it's still on. Anyway, the whole of Wicklow is just so pastoral. And Glendalough just takes my breath away.

I'm a  birder (casual at best) and a couple of years ago, I decided to splurge and hire a very well known birder in Ireland named Eric Dempsey. He lives in Wicklow and we (along with my cousin Geraldine) traipsed around the entire county for the entire day. A singular experience.

Can't wait to go back.

Slan go foill agus...

Le meas,

Robert

At 2:16pm on May 9, 2016, Priscilla Jane (PJ) Gibbons said…

Robert, how incredible.  Sounds like a wonderful experience.  Funny thing, when we were at Glendalough there was a photographer set up in the cemetery photographing birds.  I realize now that I actually did quickly go through Avoca.  We were on a tour bus and the guide pointed out that Ballykissangel was filmed there.  I used to love watching that show.  I had forgotten the name of the real town.  I have a cousin Geraldine too...must be an Irish requirement.  I live across the street from a nature preserve and though I am not a birder, I can see the appeal...it is quite fascinating to see all the types of birds in nature when I go hiking.  

Have a great day.

PJ

At 3:42pm on July 30, 2017, Anne Casey said…
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely story about your Dad Robert - very moving and definitely familiar to me in essence. Every good wish, Anne

You need to be a member of The Wild Geese to add comments!

Join The Wild Geese

 
 
 

The Wild Geese Shop

Get your Wild Geese merch here ... shirts, hats, sweatshirts, mugs, and more at The Wild Geese Shop.

Irish Heritage Partnership

ZenBusiness:
Start a Business Today!

Adobe Express:
What will you create today?


Adverts

Extend your reach with The Wild Geese Irish Heritage Partnership.

Congrats to Our Winners

Top Content 

1 Count George Noble Plunkett -- A Special Father

Count George Noble Plunkett -- A Special Father
2 This Week in the History of the Irish: December 22 - December 28

This Week in the History of the Irish: December 22 - December 28
3 This Week in the History of the Irish: December 15 - December 21

This Week in the History of the Irish: December 15 - December 21
4 This Week in the History of the Irish: December 8 - December 14

This Week in the History of the Irish: December 8 - December 14
5 This Week in the History of the Irish: December 1 - December 7

This Week in the History of the Irish: December 1 - December 7
6 This Week in the History of the Irish: November 24 - November 30

This Week in the History of the Irish: November 24 - November 30

Videos

  • Add Videos
  • View All

© 2024   Created by Gerry Regan.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service