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From Foraging and Folklore to History and Mystery

Complete your trip to Ireland with a Gallivanting fun and fascinating nature walk, guided by an authentic ‘Bean Feasa’ – a traditional Irish wise woman. Gallivanting offers an off the tourist trail experience in the beautiful and ancient forestland of Gorey, county Wexford in Ireland. Connect with Nature and discover its importance in Irish history, mythology and culture. Gather the fruits of the forest and learn about their ancient traditional healing powers and household uses. From our Celtic Pagan past to druid lore, legends and fairy folk, you’ll experience the heartbeat of Ireland and look at nature with new eyes.

Come Gallivanting!

Courtown Woods shaded trail with interpretive signs during guided walk in Wexford

Be Our Guest

Share the wisdom, the myths and legends of an authentic 8th generation ‘Bean Feasa,’ a traditional wise woman.

At Gallivanting, Lorraine O’Dwyer will guide you on an immersive walk through breathtaking ancient woodland or the sacred Glendalough, Ireland where you’ll explore nature and our history’s connection to the land. Learn about the spiritual Pagan significance of our trees and seasons.  Follow the footsteps of our ancestors and discover how Nature sits at the heart of Irish folklore and mythology. Walk the ancient paths, forage for wild food and learn about Nature’s remedies and powers – from removing a splinter to curing a hangover and writing with Nature’s ink. All enjoyed with a sprinkling of fairy magic! 

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What We Offer

Guided Irish woodland foraging walk filled with folklore, fables, and nature discovery

Foraging Walks and Tours

Mystical Irish foraging walks through our beautiful ancient woodland. Learn about the myths and legends, practical magic, nature’s culinary secrets and much more. Come with family, come with friends or with a tour party, and enjoy a fabulous and unique experience.

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Intimate workshop teaching Irish Celtic Paganism, hedge medicine, and traditional skills

Storytelling

As a traditional Irish Storyteller and custodian of folk history, Lorraine O’Dwyer weaves tales old and new to your special event or celebration. An unforgettable experience that gives you the true taste of Ireland.

Enjoy our Stories
Peaceful Irish woodland trail explored during Gallivanting foraging and folklore walks

Accommodation

Coming shortly! Check back soon for news about accommodation at Gallivanting – giving you the opportunity to stay in a cosy, tiny house nestled in Lorraine’s own wild, medicinal garden. A stay right at the heart of beautiful nature. You’ll even have your own wood-burning hot tub.

See What Our Visitors Say

  • “My time with Lorraine was one of my favorite parts of my travels! She has so much knowledge about the land and its history, folklore, and herbalism. I was both absolutely enchanted and moved by our walk and really appreciated how much I was able to explore hands-on between foraged finds and painting with ink made from the magnificent trees! I would do this again in a heartbeat and hope to book another experience with Lorraine one day in the future!”
  • “This was everything I had hoped for when I planned my trip to Ireland. I enjoyed learning about the local forest and plant. Lorraine was an excellent host and guide. I’d recommend this to anyone wanting a unique look at Ireland past and present.”
  • “Lorraine was an incredible guide. She knew so much about the history, folklore, and natural world of our gorgeous, guided walk. We look forward to scheduling with her on a future trip to Ireland to learn more and have another intimate experience with Ireland! I would highly recommend scheduling with Lorraine anytime you come to Ireland!”
  • “Life changing experience! Lorraine is the most lovely person I’ve ever met. She is passionate and fascinating. I recommend this walk one hundred percent. Dogs are welcome and afterwards you will see the woods from another perspective.  A truly magical moment with a truly magical woman. Very wise, kind, and the best storyteller you could dream of. Go! Go! Go!”

See What the Media Says

From tree and herblore to kitchen craft skills and foraged foods, a Gallivanting experience is one of a kind and one of the most unusual things you can do in Ireland.

“I really – I cannot stress this enough – did not think people would want to know about this. I grew up being called a heathen and a bit mad! And here we are in 2023 and people want to know about sunburn cures, about hangover cures, what trees to plant.”
– Irish Times

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Lorraine O’Dwyer storytelling amid ancient woodlands – Gallivanting.ie nature experience

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