Bike Week in Gorey will include a range of activities and events for all ages This year's Bike Week promises to be the biggest and best Gorey has seen so far with a range of activities and events for all ages a family friendly event focused on all things cycling Gorey Bike Fest is organised by Wexford County Council and other local community groups and businesses Riverchapel’s Bike Buddies will be in attendance on the day and provide balance bikes and fun cycling games for children Those who are curious about electric bicycles will have a chance to cycle one around the park and discover a great way to get around Attendees are encouraged to ‘bling your bike or ‘sparkle your scooter,’ using ribbons to be in with a chance of winning a cycling-themed prize Slow and steady will be the name of the game in the ‘Slow Bicycle Race,’ where participants in adult and child categories will compete to beat the slowest time and win a cycling-themed prize the Family Friendly Slow Roll will take place on Sunday departing from the Hollyfort Road entrance of Gorey Town Park One of the main highlights of Gorey Bike Fest is ‘Slow Roll’ a fun all-ages cycle from the park to the town centre and back again Everyone taking part will receive a refreshment voucher for the Coffee Pod Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must wear a helmet and hi-vis Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association is also organising a Biodiversity Bike Ride in collaboration with Wexford Environmental Network to celebrate the crossover of Bike Week and Biodiversity Week biodiversity expert Natasha Ariff will lead the group on a tour of some of Gorey’s biodiversity areas and discuss how we can do more to protect nature in the town The event will conclude at The Coffee Pod in Gorey Town Park with free refreshments for all taking part Children are also invited to take part in a Bike Week art competition organised by Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association The theme this year is ‘The joy of Cycling,’ and all of the entries will be displayed in the library during bike week a representative of the Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association said “We were blown away by the creativity of the entries last year and we're excited to see what the children produce this year.” The competition is open to children aged between 4 to 12 years old and entries can be dropped into Gorey Library on or before May 9 and a parent or guardian’s phone number on the back of each entry The fun doesn’t end there as bike buddies are holding an adult only BMX session at Riverchapel Community Complex on Friday There will be a BMX specific level 2 coach and a level 1 coach running this session The session will be for adults over the age of 18 years old Find out more or book your place by emailing bikebuddiesirl@gmail.com Gorey library is inviting children to join a cycling-themed story and craft session where participants will enjoy some cycling-themed stories and make a bicycle craft to bring home The event is suitable for children aged between 4 to 9 years old and you can contact Gorey Library to book your place For more details contact cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie NewsNew adult ADHD team for Waterford and south east announcedA new adult ADHD team for Waterford and the south east will be located at the John’s Hill Primary Care Centre A man has been reported missing in the Gorey area after his car was found near Ballymoney Beach Locals reported helicopter activity in the area earlier this morning North Wexford South Wicklow TD Brian Brennan spoke to South East Radio News this afternoon he said an elderly man from South Wicklow has gone missing and is urging the public to contact Gorey Garda Station if they have any information We’ll have more information on this developing story as we receive it The arrests happened within 83 minutes of each other yesterday a learner driver has been arrested in Kilkenny after he failed an oral fluid test and tested positive for cannabis and cocaine The driver also informed Gardaí that he drank a naggin of vodka The arrests are part of  An Garda Síochána's bank holiday road safety campaign where they are out in force across the country They're advising people to maintain a safe speed and never drive under the influence of an intoxicant Some of the top speeds detected in the last 24 hours include: The campaign has been in place since Thursday at 7am and will continue until 7am tomorrow Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website Beat102103.com. 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-1sgza6o:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1sgza6o:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1sgza6o.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 1) 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11 a.m. followed by Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Gorey. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on the following link http://www.stmichaelsgorey.ie/onlinemass The family very much appreciate your support and kindness at this very sad time and would be grateful if you would express your messages of sympathy on the Condolence link below this notice. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Dementia Ireland. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one The Gorey Three Day will not take place this year with the event cancelled for 2025 due to a “collapse” in the number of riders entering.  The development is a major blow for Irish cycling It means the number of stage races – certainly for this year – that will be promoted during the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend is now down to one; Dornan Rás Mumhan For many years the Irish scene had three races taking place over the Easter weekend Rás Mumhan and International Tour of the North which was due to return in 2022 after the pandemic but has not been run in the past-Covid years The Gorey Three Day had flagged in recent weeks the event was in danger three weeks before the event was scheduled to take place Stickybottle understands when the first recent appeal for entries went out the decision has been made to cancel the event for this year the number of riders entering the race was at 200 There were 155 entries in 2017 and 104 in 2018 The organisers of the race said it was “with regret” they had taken the decision to cancel the 2025 edition “due to a significant drop in rider entries” “Rider entries have completely collapsed,” said race director Derek Webb try to get a handle on why the entries were so low.” They added “to better understand the situation” they will be distributing a survey to riders to identify potential areas of improvement for the 2026 season adding they were grateful to those riders who had entered “I would like to thank the riders who did register,” said Webb adding entry fee refunds will be processed in the coming weeks some 62 riders had entered by the end of last week and this was “well short on what’s needed to make the event viable”.  Webb added one rider contacted the race asking if prize money was on offer suggesting there was no point entering if there were no prizes “You do scratch your head a times and ask why do you bother,” he said adding he would try and get the race back on the road for next season Though the cancelation of the race was very disappointing Webb said the staff at Cycling Ireland had done their best to assist who had made “exceptional efforts” We’re determined to make stickybottle.com much better for your enjoyment So become a ‘Stickybottle Supporter’ now from just €5 per month We’ve grown our audience significantly in recent years but the advertising market has become harder and harder each year In order to survive and grow – and create much better content – we need to develop an income from our readers By signing up to become a ‘Stickybottle Supporter’ you’ll be helping to secure independent coverage of Irish cycling for years to come Every cent collected from readers will be used to directly fund content Sign Up Local businesses and residents in Gorey were left frustrated this week after receiving just three days’ notice about a planned electricity outage that will shut down many shops and services over the weekend Gorey Councillor Darragh McDonald is calling for a complete overhaul of how utility companies and local authorities communicate with the public when essential infrastructure work is being done “We’re really letting businesses and individuals down,” said Cllr “People deserve proper notice and real engagement especially when the work being done has such a big impact on their lives.” alerts only began going out on Tuesday—via text—and postal notices only arrived Wednesday “That gives people just three days to cancel appointments “Saturday is the busiest trading day of the week And to do this right after the Easter school holidays just makes no sense.” McDonald stressed how much these kinds of disruptions hurt small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) “Thousands of people are employed in local SMEs across the country,” he explained “These businesses pay commercial rates and taxes It’s just not right to put their income and operations at risk without proper planning and notice.” He acknowledged that maintenance and upgrades are necessary but said the way it’s currently being handled is simply not fair McDonald is calling for a more collaborative approach along with Wexford County Council and other key agencies should sit down and agree on a clear communication protocol people need a week’s notice for any planned outage,” he said “That gives businesses time to prepare—whether that’s staffing He also suggested working with the local business community to find the least disruptive time for maintenance work why not ask businesses what day is quietest for them the impact is minimal and everyone’s happy.” “What we’re doing now just isn’t good enough,” he concluded “We need a system that works for everyone—workers And that starts with better communication.” surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in the Cherry Ward Beloved daughter of Eileen and the late Billy Reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey (Y25 K122) on Wednesday 23rd April from 4 p.m. concluding at 7 p.m. Funeral arriving to St. Michael's Church Gorey on Thursday 24th April for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery Gorey. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on the following link http://www.stmichaelsgorey.ie/onlinemass Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Daffodil Foundation. The family very much appreciate your support and kindness at this sad and difficult time and would be grateful if you would express your messages of sympathy on the Condolence link below this notice. The first static speed safety camera in Co Wexford will begin operation from midday tomorrow (May 2nd) It will be located on the Old Dublin Road in North Gorey on the R772 near Aske Wexford County Council have clarified the maximum speed at this location is 100km for motorists Motorists detected speeding on this stretch of road from 12noon will be subject to prosecution It is one of two new static speed cameras to begin operation in Ireland this week The second will be located on the N22 Farnanes Cork which also begins operation on midday Friday May 2nd Prosecution of speeding offences will take place by Fixed Charged Notice which is a €160 fine accompanied by three penalty points Head of Roads & Transportation at Wexford County Council says there are plans for more to be installed in the future It is quite a busy road and a good quality road "There are more plans to roll out further cameras in Wexford in line with the Department of Transport and An Garda Síochána plans for the rest of the country aswell." Location of new Static Speedy Safety Cameras Average safety cameras use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to record the time and location of each vehicle that passes through an entry and exit point Drivers detected exceeding the speed limit i.e travelling from point A to point B too quickly are issued with a Fixed Charge Notice which assigns three penalty points to the drivers licence and a fine of up to €160 The objective of the cameras is to prevent death and serious injury on Irish roads Speed is a factor in the severity of outcome of many collisions They are one of a range of Garda technology and education initiatives to reduce road deaths as part of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy For more information visit www.garda.ie Circle K on the M11 Gorey is among three Circle K sites along with Kilcullen and Athlone that will open new scratch donut bakeries Isabel ColleranGorey GuardianYesterday at 10:0010 new jobs will be created locally in north Wexford following a new partnership between Offbeat Donuts and Circle K Circle K on the M11 Gorey is among three Circle K sites along with Kilcullen and Athlone that will open new scratch donut bakeries said: “We are very excited about this opportunity to work with Circle K to bring this new scratch donut bakery concept to market It showcases what Offbeat Donuts does best in-store scratch baking with the finishing and topping of the donuts on-site "You can see consumers engaging with the baking process and getting excited when they see their favourite donuts being made in front of them It’s also fantastic to see Offbeat opening in locations across Ireland outside of Dublin and Cork bringing our unique Irish offering – as well as jobs – to new regions.” has partnered with Circle K to open three brand new scratch bakeries in key forecourt locations across the country customers can enjoy the full Offbeat experience and decorated fresh on-site throughout the day Other food offerings are also available at these busy Each new bakery will create over 10 new jobs locally bringing Offbeat’s total Irish workforce to over 160 people said: “We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Offbeat Donuts with three scratch bakeries opening at Circle K M9 Kilcullen We’re proud to play a part in Offbeat Donuts’ expansion outside Dublin and Cork and in the process helping to create thirty new jobs for their business “This partnership not only builds on Circle K’s expansive food offering but also reinforces our commitment to supporting Irish businesses and communities nationwide which is a fantastic follow-on from our recent Guaranteed Irish accreditation.” Tobar Mhuire View is under construction with some units already finished Housing projects in the Gorey district are progressing apace with new units expected to be completed within the “coming weeks” At the April meeting of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District (GKMD) Councillor Joe Sullivan enquired about the progress of the remaining builds at the housing development at Tobar Muire in Creagh Demesne and received “wonderful news” in response “They’re coming along very well and are just in the signing process at the moment,” said housing officer Paula Shorthall “So we’re hoping we’ll have 16 houses from the next phase ready in the coming weeks.” Pleased to hear the timeline was now weeks rather than months Cllr Sullivan described this update as “wonderful” There was further good news for those hopeful of acquiring social housing in the district as Ms Shorthall confirmed that a “substantial number” of houses from a 58-unit development would be earmarked for social and affordable housing when complete Cllr Anthony Donohue enquired about the development which was recently the subject of a planning application by LSG Neulux Ltd to Wexford County Council It proposes to construction 58 residential dwelling units comprising of 22 houses and 36 apartments at Ramstown Lower and Knockmullen “The developer has been in to discuss those units with us about providing us with a substantial number of them he’s looking at social and affordable houses there,” said Ms Shorthall Gorey was among 136 Garda stations across the country where crime rates reached a six-year peak in 2024 Gorey Garda Station was also one of many stations where crime levels increased by at least 20 per cent compared to 2019 The figures compiled by the Central Statistics Office and An Garda Síochána reveal that a total of 1,044 offences occurred in Gorey in 2024 Thefts topped the board in Gorey with 393 carried out last year A further 160 assaults/threats occurred as well as 153 public order offences Criminal damage accounted for 94 of the offences 8 were robberies and 55 accounted for other offences Among the 136 stations where crime rates reached a six-year peak last year were Newbridge In Einniscorthy last ear the most recorded offence was that of theft which had 228 instances followed by assaults (164) public order (142) and criminal damage (94) TD Malcolm Byrne said they reflect the concerns he’s been hearing from people and businesses across north Wexford which he’s been raising on Garda presence crime rates have decreased from 59 in 2019 to 50 offences last year Assaults/threats came out ahead of the rest by only a mere margin at 10 as criminal damage and theft followed after with 7 occurrences each there were six instance of public order offences There was only one robbery recorded and four instances of other offences There is a major Garda recruitment campaign currently ongoing and Deputy Byrne says it’s important to ensure that a sufficient number of Gardaí graduates are allocated to north Wexford to tackle these challenges "Now that we’ve seen the highest crime rates in Gorey in 20 years we really need a very serious focus on additional Garda resources I was at a meeting just recently with a number of community alert groups in the area and they certainly share the concerns that I have around the shortage of Gardaí "This is not a criticism of the Gardaí locally who do a very good job but being blunt there simply isn't enough of them,” said Deputy Byrne Deputy Byrne went on to highlight that ever since the downgrading of Gorey Garda Station in 2012 he doesn’t believe there has been an adequate policing focus in north Wexford in spite of it being one of the fastest growing areas of the country Mattress Mick Gorey has announced its closure almost a year since it opened in Gorey Business Park The owner of Mattress Mick in Gorey has announced it is winding down and will soon close almost exactly a year on from when it first opened its doors in Wexford After searching for a suitable premises in Wexford for years Mattress Mick finally opened the doors of a superstore at Unit 24 in Gorey Business Park on April 3 the intervening year hasn’t gone exactly to plan and the store has not been trading as they expected The first month of trading went well in the Gorey store but it began to fall off in the following months franchisee Gareth McCarthy said: "It’s probably the case that Gorey is just not big enough for us We were looking for Wexford town for a couple of years but we just couldn’t find a suitable property We probably prematurely jumped on Gorey thinking they’d travel but it’s too far they’re lovely people and fantastic to deal with We’re very sorry to have to close it but the store is just too big for the town.” Although the population has undoubtedly increased in Gorey over the last 20 years Gareth explained that according to a study Mattress Mick has carried out shoppers are not travelling to Gorey for “big bulky items” like mattresses "It’s also my belief that commuters are shopping on the East Coast in Dundrum or the retail parks on the way down They’re not shopping in Gorey for our type of product maybe they are for dresses and stuff like that white goods and multi-goods like furniture they’re shopping on the East Coast,” said Gareth The Gorey store extends to 5,5000 sq m and features over 50 brands of beds and mattresses as well as bedroom furniture and slide-robes There is no set closing date as the store will be selling off their stock in a significant sale with up to 60 per cent off across many of their items "We're a destination store so we advertise very heavily Our social media is on spec and we’re very good with local communities "We definitely had that initially and the first month was very strong it looked like was gonna be a very good store but then it just fell off the cliff and it's all down to population,” said Gareth This may be the end of Mattress Mick in Gorey the company is actively looking for a premises in Wexford town and have put feelers out to landlords looking for a more suitable premises Gorey Ukes 7th Birthday at the Loch Garman Arms Hotel Gorey PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Plenty of music was to be heard at the Loch Garman Hotel on Saturday April 26 as up to 50 ukulele players attended the Gorey Ukes 7th birthday party a PowerPoint presentation kept the players on their toes as a variety of song titles appeared on it Games were a big part of the night as prizes were awarded to players during ‘Name that Song’ TD Brian Brennan and Nikki Tiken all attending Paul Goff from Ballyoughter Drama Group making a cheque presentation of €500 to Courtown RNLI PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench TD Brian Brennan and Nikki Tiken all attending Paul Goff from Ballyoughter Drama Group making a cheque presentation of €500 to Courtown RNLI PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Isabel ColleranGorey GuardianSun 4 May 2025 at 08:00Ballyoughter Drama Group made a donation of €500 to Courtown RNLI recently after being selected by a local commercial fisherman who recognised the invaluable service they provide Courtown RNLI was selected as the recipient for the generous donation by Ballyoughter Drama Group’s cast member Paul Goff who most recently took to the stage as a doctor but has acted in various with the group over the years Paul is a commercial fisherman by day and an actor by night and his work at sea has provided him with certain insight into the Courtown RNLI’s invaluable service he’s had to call on the RNLI services in the past and because he is operating out of Courtown Harbour and Arklow He has an understanding of how valuable they can actually physically be to people and how quick they can be on site.” The funds are raised from ticket sales across the four nights of Ballyoughter Drama Group’s play each year Some organisations receive an annual contribution while other organisations are selected by members of the group there’s teas and coffees and buns given out I’d say the tickets each year are sold out regularly to the same people,” said Liz The RNLI is a voluntary organisation which relies on donations from the public to continue to save lives Courtown RNLI has provided search and rescue cover in the area for over 75 years and now operates an inshore D class lifeboat "I actually think the people behind the yellow boots who go out to sea are not highlighted enough someday if we’re out at sea and we’re at trouble They’re extremely well-trained and they regularly practice down in Courtown but the big thing is that they are volunteers "Volunteerism unfortunately is a dying ask today we do need to celebrate that we have these motivated volunteers,” said Liz The Army Explosive unit arriving in Gleann an Ghairdín Gorey PHOTO: Sabrina FfrenchPHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Isabel Colleran and Darragh NolanGorey GuardianThu 27 Mar 2025 at 20:17A woman in her 30s has been arrested following the discovery of a number of suspect devices at a residence in Gorey Wexford gardaí and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit remain at a housing estate in Gorey following the discovery of a suspected explosive device earlier this morning A planned search operation targeting criminal activity was carried out where the Defence Forces conducted a controlled explosion on the “viable suspect devices” A suspect firearm and a large amount of ammunition were also seized and are to be sent for a technical examination A garda spokesperson said a quantity of suspected cocaine was also seized The woman was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at a garda Station in the southeast "The scene is currently being held for technical examination Investigations are ongoing,” the spokesperson added Residents who were evacuated from Gleann an Ghardín on the Ballytegan Road remain unable to return to their homes as gardaí and the bomb squad continue their investigations The Defence Forces have declined to comment for security reasons due to the ongoing nature of the operation Gleann an Ghairdín is a newly developed housing estate within walking distance of Gorey’s Main Street Zsuzsanna Ronyai who is Chairperson of the Gleann an Ghairdin Residents Association was shocked when she first heard about the incident this morning "News started circulating in different WhatsApp groups and we didn’t know what was true and what’s not But it’s shocking because it’s a great estate with a great community that we’re trying to establish here and then you see all this news and you don’t believe it Today's News in 90 seconds - 27th March 2025 “I was on the way home from picking up my daughter when I saw they cordoned off the area so a lot of residents who live there were standing out on the side of the street waiting,” said Zsuzsanna Residents first moved into the housing estate which is being constructed in phases Car Burnt Out in Ramsfort Woods Gorey Friday night Simon BourkeWexford PeopleTue 15 Apr 2025 at 04:00One of Co Wexford’s most picturesque walking trails has become “blighted” by vandals with both a car and a motorcycle found burnt out there in recent weeks has been the subject of repeated instances of anti-social behaviour this year and local councillor Craig Doyle is calling on gardaí to monitor the area as a matter of urgency “This is happening on an almost weekly basis now with everything from illegal dumping to vandalism in the woods,” said the Sinn Féin councillor “There has been a motor bike and a car burnt out there in the past week and with the current spell of dry weather the risk of a major forest fire is especially high I have contacted gardai and Coillte and asked for increased garda presence and possibly CCTV cameras to be installed in an effort to tackle this situation before it worsens.” Asking that anyone with information regarding vandalism in the woods to contact Gorey Garda Station (053 943 0690) Cllr Doyle said the behaviour of a small minority shouldn’t be allowed to ruin a popular public amenity “We're blessed to have such a lovely woodland walk so close to the heart of the town and it shouldn't be ruined for the community by a the actions of what is most likely a small number of people.” He was supported by his fellow councillor Darragh McDonald who expressed his disappointment at recent events in Ramsfort and said he would be liaising directly with the local community to resolve the issues “Going forward I am working with the volunteer group who manage the walking trail in the woods and Coillte to further restrict vehicle access at all entrances and unfortunately we'll also need to look at CCTV options,” he said “I'd like to thank the gardai and volunteers who I met in the woods over the weekend who helped remove the vehicle and clean up as much as possible it goes to show yet again how the local community works so hard to make Gorey a great place to live." Deputy Malcolm Byrne described the vandalism as “totally unacceptable and hugely damaging to a much loved asset in the town” and said antisocial behaviour in Ramsfort Woods need to be “stamped out” Sophia Tracey from the Gorey Community School Leaving Certificate class of 2024 with Principal Michael Finn As a result of receiving top Leaving Certificate results a Wexford native has been presented with a prestigious award at the University of Limerick Sophia Tracey a student of Gorey Community School Leaving Certificate class of 2024 received the All Ireland Scholarship funded by JP McManus Sophia got 625 points in her Leaving Certificate last year This achievement is further enhanced as Sophia managed to obtain these results while also training as an international ice skater Sophia who is a member of the Irish National Figure Skating Team has won several national titles and has competed at many international competitions including the ISU Junior Grand Prix She has also been offered a place in Biomedical Science in UCD Sophia was accompanied by her former Principal Michael Finn at the ceremony in Limerick held on Friday It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of She is pre-deceased by her mother Margaret She passed away peacefully on 24th April 2025 at Wexford General Hospital.Beloved wife of Martin Marian will be forever loved and sadly missed by her devoted husband of 45 years Marian will be reposing at McCrea's Funeral Home Wicklow (Y14EK24) on Sunday 27th April 2025 Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Carnew, Co. Wicklow, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00 am, which can also be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/CarnewTomacorkParish/ followed by Cremation Service in McCrea's Cremation Chapel Wicklow Town (A67E003) at 1.30pm for all those who wish to attend For those unable to attend the Service can also be viewed by clicking on McCrea's Cremation Chapel (viewing at time of service only). The family very much appreciate your support and kindness at this time and would be comforted by your expression and messages of sympathy on the condolences link below. Family flowers only. Donations to HOPE Cancer Support Centre, CLG, 22 Weafer Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 A592. Enquiries to McCrea's Cremation Chapel Wicklow 087 2888981. The Grand Marshal Arriving Michael Kinsella at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Curley Brennan Irish Dance at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Mason and Alfie Kilbride at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Antonina Broderick at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Bike Buddies at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Charlie Green and Harley Doyle at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Sharon and Harper Quigley at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Scoil Rince Davitt Crannford at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Reagan and Jada Murphy at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Helen and Ryan Philips at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gorey School Of English at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Hayden and Tyler Mc Donald at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Niamh and Ronan Whelan at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Alexa Hyland and Mila Kelly at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Eva and Tom Philips at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Sonna Samba at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Michael Kinsella Grand Marshal up on stage at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade The 100 YearOld Bike at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Lisa and Peter Malone at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Julie Rockwell and Skye Byrne at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Doirean Doyle at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade and Sadie Redmond at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Tony Deegan and Peter Whitty at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gorey Hockey Club at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gaelscoil at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Reyna and Paige Rossiter at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade North Wexford SPCA at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade TD'S Councillors and Organisers up on stage at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Daniel and Kim Griffiths at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Lisa Kehoe and Samual Broderick at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade The UN Veteran Party at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Voices Of Gorey at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Courtown BMX at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Nicole and Mia Carroll Gordon at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Adam Mills and Kerry Travillian at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Nicola and Hallie Brooks at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gorey Rugby Club at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade The Gorey Pipe Band at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Naomh Eanna GAA at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade David and Sadie Deering at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gorey Scouts at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Bloco Garman at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade The Amber Springs Train at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gorey Bike Shed at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Hannah and Kayla Moustafa at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Sadie and Katie Graham at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gorey Eagels and Their American Friends at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade James and Bosh Boye at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Ukraine Community at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Janet and Rhys McGrath at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Shine Bright Theatre at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Alice and Aoife Dowling at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Indonesian In Ireland at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Seran Fitzpatrick at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gorey Rangers at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade The Gorey Musical Society at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Free Palestine at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Gorey Youth Needs at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Courtown Hibbs at the Gorey St Patricks Day Parade Isabel ColleranGorey GuardianTue 18 Mar 2025 at 13:00Gorey was buzzing for this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade with the town ‘Going Green’ in accordance with the 2025 theme sustainability was an important element of Gorey’s parade sporting groups and charities celebrated the rich community that calls Gorey home local caretaker and this year’s Grand Marshal Michael ‘Freako’ Kinsella said: “I was honoured and privileged to be Gorey’s Grand Marshall this year The parade was a huge success and it was so wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves and offering a Céad Míle Fáilte to those that travelled from near and far for the parade.” Local businessman Michael Gleeson said: “It is great to see the parade in full swing and the great effort and colours that the participants put into their entries This year was one of the biggest reflecting how much Gorey is growing We had a large turnout of sporting and community groups and also a strong representation from our commercial partners "It was great to see Gorey green with flags and banners A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success and to our Grand Marshall Michael Kinsella who did a great job A special thanks to all committee members and council workers A select number of winners took home trophies on the day In the commercial category; Hidden Brook came in 1st place Amber Springs Hotel & Spa Resort placed 2nd and Ck Signs Display came 3rd In the vintage category; 1st was Mountain Valley Vintage 2nd was the Gap Vintage and 3rd was Kevin Dowling In the sporting category; 1st: Gorey Hockey Club In the groups category; Gorey Youth Needs Group came 1st: Bike Buddies was 2nd and Voices of Gorey was 3rd This year’s overall winner was Naomh Éanna while the Colm O’Reilly Preputial Trophy was awarded to Gorey Bike Shed Shine Bright Theatre were the winners of the Gorey Kilmuckridge Minicipal District Award and Gaelscoil Monshíológ won for Irish Heritage & Culture The Gorey St Patrick’s Day Parade is made possible every year by a voluntary committee who work tirelessly to ensure each year surpasses the last and this year was no different The committee thanked everyone who supported the parade this year the Grand Marshal and all the groups and organisations that participated Major €3-4m refurbishment plans are underway for Esmonde Street in Gorey A large number of businesses in Gorey were forced to close their doors during one of the busiest shopping days over the Easter holidays due to an ESB power outage Businesses located on Esmonde Street lost thousands of euros as they had to close from 9a.m Some businesses were only notified by the ESB two days before the outage happened A college student who raped a woman in a laneway while walking her home from the pub has been jailed for five years raped and sexually assaulted the then 20-year-old woman while walking her home in the early hours of November 1 Molloy was found guilty by unanimous jury verdicts of one count of rape one count of oral rape and one count of sexual assault of the woman following a Central Criminal Court trial in Waterford in February The woman waived her anonymity to allow Molloy to be named who appeared emotional in the dock during the sentence hearing maintains his innocence and does not accept the verdicts of the jury He told gardaí he kissed and digitally penetrated the woman and that it was consensual He has no previous convictions and has been in custody since his conviction Detective Garda Jacinta Gordon told the court that on the night in question the young woman and her friends were driven to the pub by her father They left the bar around 11.30pm and went for food before the woman decided to walk home whom she knew from when they were in school together but had never spoken to before Molloy walked the woman towards her home and they started kissing in a lane The woman kissed him back before telling him she didn’t want to continue as she knew he had a girlfriend Molloy then turned her around and forced her against a wall The woman repeatedly said no but Molloy told her to “just let it happen” When the woman resisted and fell to the ground She managed to push him off and ran home crying with Molloy shouting after her not to tell anyone She phoned a friend and then told her parents what had happened The woman was treated in a sexual assault treatment unit within a couple of hours Molloy was arrested and denied the charges defence counsel put it to the woman that she had initiated the sexual activity between them and it was all consensual Sentencing him today Mr Justice Paul Burns said Molloy took advantage of the fact the young woman “may have shown some interest in him” “That didn’t give him permission to engage in sexual activity without her consent,” he said adding it was a “terrible experience” for the woman that has lasting psychological effects “What led a young man of previous good character with good prospects to do what he did remains unexplained,” the judge said noting there is no psychological report before the court He noted the DPP had placed the offending in the category of seven to 10 years’ imprisonment and he set a headline sentence of seven years taking mitigation into account and suspended the final year of that sentence on a number of conditions including that Molloy remain under the supervision of the Probation Service for three years In her victim impact statement which was read out by Det Gda Gordon the woman said she has “gone from being a young woman who felt she had everything going for her She said she feels violated and unsafe in her day-to-day life She said she is constantly reminded of the worst night of her life when she sees his relatives and has to be careful she doesn’t run into him in the local shops She said she now distrusts people and has struggled to continue to live her life as normal but that she can proudly say she is now coming out on the other side handed in a book of testimonials on behalf of Molloy who he said had a number of achievements across the areas of education he was studying architecture and design at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) with the aim of joining his father in the family business but was unable to continue due to the case against him Defence counsel said Molloy has a stable home environment to return to after his sentence has been served He has been in a relationship with his current girlfriend for a year finalists in the Provincial Towns Cup in Kilkenny on Sunday GOREY RFC Senior men’s second team are poised to make club history this Sunday when they take on Naas in the final of the Provincial Towns Cup something that hasn’t been done in at least 40 years having already secured top spot in the Leinster League earlier this season with competition from first Mullingar and then Kilkenny to reach the quarter-finals They played out a comfortable win against Carlow before meeting Wicklow in an epic semi-final that was finally settled after extra-time and all support is welcome to what promises to be yet another super game of rugby A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Gorey who has been named locally as 32-year-old Paula Lawlor was found unresponsive after gardaí and emergency services were called to an incident at a home in the Baile Eoghain area shortly after 3am this morning A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident and is being held at a garda station in the east of the country A technical examination of the scene will be carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau The body of Ms Lawlor was brought to University Hospital Waterford for a post-mortem examination This is expected to continue until late tonight and will determine the next steps in the investigation for gardaí Senior gardaí have been meeting at Gorey Garda Station about the incident Wexford TD Brian Brennan described Ms Lawlor's death as a terrible tragedy We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences Local Fianna Fáil councillor Joe O’Sullivan said that people in the estate and in Gorey are shocked and saddened by the news "Something like this to happen in a quiet estate in a provincial town brings huge shock to the area It’s not something anyone expects," he said particularly any road users who were in the area and who may have dash cam footage to contact Gorey Garda Station on 094 30690 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites was found unresponsive after emergency services were called to an incident at a home in the Baile Eoghain area \u003Cp\u003EThe scene in Gorey has been cordoned off by gardaí\u003C/p\u003E April 7 by the Courtown Regeneration Partnership in collaboration with Courtown Community Council a1908730761A community group in north Wexford is urging residents to come forward and have their voices heard in relation to the new local regeneration plan The Courtown Regeneration Partnership in collaboration with Courtown Community Council April 7 where Town Centre First Officer for Wexford County Council provided a progress update on the Town Centre First initiative for Courtown and Riverchapel Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a burst water main in Gorey affecting several areas including The Lask and local schools such as Creagh College and Gorey Educate Together Residents and businesses may experience low pressure Repairs are expected to continue until 4pm today Water Operations Lead Padraig Lyng apologised for the disruption and thanked locals for their patience Full supply restoration may take several hours after repairs especially for properties on higher ground Updates are available via the Uisce Éireann website (ref: WEX00091644) A free text alert service is also available for real-time local updates affordable transport options for members of the community and visitors this holiday season The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today opened a public consultation seeking feedback on proposed bus service enhancements along the Wexford to Gorey bus corridor The consultation will be open for submission until 5pm on Monday 6th January 2025 and seeks feedback on service enhancements aimed at improving connectivity in the region The NTA is proposing to enhance services along the Wexford to Gorey bus corridor to provide more frequent reliable public transport for local communities The plans aim to increase interchange opportunities with existing services including regional and local services at Wexford and Gorey Train Station The proposals also include provisions to introduce new services to the region to support areas not currently served by existing services Feedback from the public is essential in shaping the proposed enhancements to the needs of the communities along the corridor The NTA encourages residents and businesses to review the plans and participate in the consultation process CEO of the NTA Anne Graham said: “As we look to enhance services along the Wexford – Gorey bus corridor your feedback is key in ensuring the improvements meet the needs of your community I encourage all to have their say as we work to provide more reliable accessible public transport for all” To review the proposals and submit feedback, visit: https://consult.nationaltransport.ie/en These proposed enhancements are part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan a national initiative aimed at strengthening rural public transport as part of the Transport for Ireland Network (TFI) which is developed and funded by the National Transport Authority is aligned with the goals of Project Ireland 2040 and the Climate Action Plan The runners take off down Gorey Main Street at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Margaret Fennell and Aisling Fennell at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Josua Sheil and Adam Fernie at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Pat and Georgia O Reilly at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Maura Hegarty, Tom Stack, James and Emma Hegarty at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Mia Brennan Clara Hammel and Sean Brennan at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench The Crowd of runners getting ready to take off at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Darragh Tunstra and Pria Daley O'Toole at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench William and Coby Walsh at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Sarka Bauman, Ryan Bauman and Emily Bauman at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Geraldine Nolan, Aidan O'Brien and Frances Murphy at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Catherine Wilton and Martha Keogh at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Amelia Smith, Caoimhe Knoblett and Ella Wauhan at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench The runners take off at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Servier from Arklow at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Sean, Hugo and Samantha Rath at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Arlo, Eigh and Skye at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Matilda and Brian Sugru at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench TD Brian Brennan, Paul Fennell, David Fitzpatrick and Alex Murphy at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Freya Jones, Mairead Hancock and Amy Craig at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Eilish Mantel, Maria Lane, Jamie Murphy, Mandy Byrne and Frances Doyle at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Liam, Loughlin and Madison, Kenny and Amanda Fitzgerald at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Cara, Darragh and Keelan Swords at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench St. Benedicts from Arklow at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Ciaran Byrne, Billy Murphy and Brian Stephenson at the Gorey Night Run in aid of North Wexford Hospice. PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Isabel ColleranGorey GuardianTue 4 Mar 2025 at 04:00Huge crowds took to the streets of Gorey recently for the night race, with many competitors passing the finish with incredibly fast times. This is the 10th year of Gorey Night Run which has become a fun tradition in the town for people of all ages and fitness levels. This year, almost 1,000 people took part in the event. The fastest time for the annual 5km run, was ran by Andrew Connick and Robin Mooney in a tied time of 16 minutes and 5 seconds. Brendan Dunne followed only 14 seconds behind them. The top ten athletes all crossed the finish line within 17 minutes and 17 seconds. The run started at Gorey Civic Square and continued down on the Main Street, past Fort Road, Creagh College, Carnew Road, Paul Funge Boulevard, the Avenue and finally finishing back at the Civic Square. All of the proceeds from the run were donated to North Wexford Hospice. The Gorey Night Run Committee thanked everyone who signed up and supported Gorey Night Run 2025. NewsNew adult ADHD team for Waterford and south east announcedA new adult ADHD team for Waterford and the south east will be located at the John’s Hill Primary Care Centre, it has been confirmed. unresponsive and was later pronounced dead in Wexford A man arrested on suspicion of assault causing harm to 32-year-old Paula Lawlor was released without charge “The investigation is ongoing,” Superintendent David O’Sullivan said “Gardaí are still investigating the matter and a file is being prepared for the DPP [Director of Public Prosecutions].”  was found unresponsive by gardaí and emergency services in a residence in Baile Eoghain She had some visible bruising and was pronounced dead at the scene An autopsy on her body was completed by State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis on Thursday evening The results are not being released for operational reasons was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault causing harm They were the only two people in the house when emergency services arrived The call for help had been made from the man at the residence was detained for a time at a Garda station in the Eastern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 He has since been released from the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act Ms Lawlor and the man are both locals from the Gorey area A senior investigating officer will lead the investigation from an incident room at Gorey Garda Station A family liaison officer has also been appointed.  Local Fine Gael councillor Anthony Donohoe said that the woman's death has sent shockwaves through the town "Someone's death is sad at any time of the year but coming just six days out from Christmas that just compounds the misery of the family," Mr Donohoe said "It's a massive shock to the town and to the people of Gorey Baile Eoghain is a long-established housing estate in Gorey "When [then-minister] Eoghan Murphy was in housing the council built about 20 new units in the estate It's something you just don't expect to happen here." Gardaí are appealing to witnesses to come forward they are seeking dashcam footage from motorists who were in the vicinity of Baile Eoghain at the time of the incident Anyone with information is asked to contact Gorey Garda Station on 094 30690 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 "Investigations are ongoing," a garda spokesperson said.  From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in Follow and share the latest news and stories Marking: XX Alison O’Reilly: 24/04/25 Frances ("Fran") O’Keeffe looks towards her sister Molly during a deeply emotional moment with Fran finding ways to communicate through her eyes and body language As a child Fran spent time in the foster home later linked to serious abuse allegations in the Grace case Fran lives with serious ongoing health issues caused by the damage afflicted on her bowel Her family have waived their anonymity to expose the failures of the State and a large quantity of ammunition during a planned search operation at a residence in Gorey yesterday which targeted criminal activity in the Wexford/Wicklow Division The Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene and carried out a controlled explosion on the viable devices a suspect firearm and a substantial amount of ammunition were seized while a quantity of suspected cocaine was also found and will be analyzed A woman in her 30s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under the Offences Against the State Act with investigations ongoing North Wexford TD Brian Brennan met some of the residents affected by the evacuation Wexford County Council have revealed the list of temporary road closures and alternative routes which will be in place on Monday March 17 due to the Gorey St Patrick’s Day Parade Wexford County Council has decided to pedestrianise several roads and to temporarily close the listed roads to traffic to facilitate the Parade One way traffic flow will be in place on Scholars Walk and Woodbury from 11.30am to 3.30pm on Monday An alternative route for traffic will be sign posted locally Carnew Road from Woodbury Roundabout to R772 Esmonde Street will be pedestrianised from 2.30pm to 5pm on Monday An alternative route will be available through Paul Funge Boulevard Wexford’s Gorey Central School is one of four primary schools to have qualified for the live ‘Leinster final’ of this year’s competition to find Ireland’s Fittest School 2025 Supported by Irish fruit importer Fyffes and tracked online launched in December and now in its fourth year fitness and healthy eating amongst young people The Leinster final will take place at SCD Leisure Tallaght in early May after which the top school from each of the Connacht Munster and Ulster provincial finals will then progress to the grand final in Athlone on May 19th Hosted by one of Ireland’s best-known Olympians – sprinter David Gillick – the prize package will include €8,000 worth of sports equipment and the title of ‘Ireland’s Fittest School 2025’ The three other schools taking part in the Leinster final will be Dangan Mixed National School The Gorey Three Day is in danger of not going ahead this year as the level of entries has been so low with more than four weeks remaining before the event is due to take place at Easter said the longterm future of the race was at risk because The race was organised from decades by Usher Irish Road Club but switched to a Wexford-based organising group with 2022 the first edition under new management Webb has now issued an “urgent call for entries”, saying the future of the event “hangs in the balance as low entry numbers threaten its cancellation”. He has put in place a deadline of March 28th for entries to be lodged “The response this year has been disappointing,” said Webb “Because of the lack of interest in the event I have set a deadline of March 28th to ask all riders interested to enter the event it will be very hard to bring it back.” A statement from the race said the event “has been a cornerstone of the Irish cycling calendar for decades attracting elite riders and emerging talent from across Ireland and beyond” “The race has a rich history of producing thrilling competition and providing a platform for young cyclists to showcase their talent on an international stage,” it added “This iconic event has fostered generations of cyclists and contributed significantly to the sport’s development in Ireland the race may be lost to the history books.” Webb and the organising team are urging clubs and individual riders to support the event by committing to race “If you’ve ever considered riding the Gorey Three-Day We need entries to ensure this incredible event continues,” Webb added You can get more details about the four-stage event by and enter the race by following this link The Los Wexicanos performing during the Gorey Market House Festival on Saturday evening The start of the Gorey Market House Festival's Fun Run in Gorey Town's Park on Sunday Pictured at the Gorey Market House Festival's Fun Run in Gorey Town's Park on Sunday were Anandine Viallet isabel colleranGorey GuardianMon 28 Apr 2025 at 07:00With something for everyone from live music and dance performances to markets and family-focused activities this year’s Gorey Market House Festival is not to be missed the festival will transform Gorey into a hub of entertainment showcasing the best of local talent and community pride This year’s line-up includes a range of musical acts including the Swift Show there will also be a dance showcase with moves from the Caroline Fleming Dance Academy and the busking competition is back by popular demand the family fun day and superhero fun run are not to be missed at Gorey Town Park on Saturday This free event promises an array of activities and entertainment suitable for all ages fostering a vibrant atmosphere which embodies the spirit of community and celebration interactive fun as well as hands-on workshops designed to inspire creativity and learning these activities offer fun and educational experiences for children and adults alike A host of prizes will be up for grabs in the games and competitions which will be designed to encourage teamwork Further updates and details of the festival's full schedule are yet to be released The Gorey Market House Festival is sponsored by Wexford County Council this much-anticipated weekend promises an unforgettable mix of music and family entertainment all completely free members of the Gorey Tidy Towns and District Manager Philip Knight at the Opening of the new shed for Gorey Tidy Towns at the Civic Square Gorey PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Philip Knight District Manager and members of the Gorey Tidy Towns at the Opening of the new shed for Gorey Tidy Towns at the Civic Square Gorey PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Simon BourkeGorey GuardianFri 25 Apr 2025 at 10:00On the grand scale of things the opening of a shed might not seem the biggest of events but for all those involved in Gorey Tidy Towns (GTT) it was a day of celebration as they gathered to officially unveil their new facility the funding for the shed was provided under the Gorey Community Works Grant Scheme 2024 through Wexford County Council (WCC) GTT required a larger space to store its tools and equipment and were able to purchase one thanks to the funding sourced through the scheme The group oversees the activities of a team of volunteers as well as Tús and Community Employment Scheme (CES) workers who carry out maintenance in public areas around the town trimming back vegetation and litter picking Gorey Tidy Towns maintains around 15 flower beds and green spaces across the town “We are so thankful to Wexford County Council's Community Works Grant Scheme for supporting us in acquiring this new facility,” said John Woodbyrne 'We want to especially recognise the help of Gorey/Kilmuckridge Municipal District Manager who organised the site works for the installation of the shed.” In keeping with the Gorey Tidy Towns policy of supporting local businesses where possible while the base was installed by Shedbase.ie “We are absolutely delighted with the shed,” said John “t will stand us in good stead for the coming years as we are busier than ever ensuring Gorey continues to look its best for all who live Garda James Whelan and Gorey Court Facilities Manager Paul Walsh Esther HaydenGorey GuardianThu 13 Mar 2025 at 15:43A man who suffered a heart attack while giving evidence in a courtroom in Wexford was dramatically brought back to life yesterday thanks to the heroic efforts of the court staff local doctors and community first responders The 49-year-old man was on the stand in Gorey Courthouse giving evidence in a family law case when he suddenly took ill and had a heart attack Judge John Cheatle immediately cleared the courtroom while court facilities manager and Garda James Whelan leapt into action and started CPR on the man and ran to get the onsite defibrillator Two members of the public also assisted them in their efforts to keep the man alive Doctors from Gorey Family Practice which is located in Gorey Shopping Centre were also summoned and provided medical attention to the man Inspector Darragh Jennings from Gorey Garda Station also rushed to the courthouse upon hearing of the incident Two ambulances quickly arrived on the scene and the man who needed multiple shocks from the defibrillator as well as shots of adrenaline was eventually stabilised enough to be brought by ambulance to the Gorey Rangers pitch where an air ambulance was waiting He was brought to University Hospital Waterford where he remains and is said to be in a stable condition there It is understood that the man was brought back to life said everyone immediately sprung into action when the man took ill on the stand “Within minutes the man had been taken from the stand It happened at about 4pm and it was close to 75 or 80 minutes before he was stable enough to be removed from the courthouse by ambulance to go to the pitch at Gorey Rangers where the air ambulance was waiting for him Nobody really had a second to think or process what was going on at the time It was later on in the day that it hit people "The emotion of the whole thing was unbelievable” very suddenly when she was the same age as the man "The courtroom was almost like an operating theatre while he was being worked on He was brought back from the brink of death The whole thing was so emotional and intense.” replacing the previous one which was out of date Paul said that the court room wasn’t overly busy at the time as it was towards the end of a family law day but pointed out that these days are exceptionally stressful on people involved given the emotion involved Runners setting off at the 350th Gorey Park Run PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Run Director Stephen Hayes alongside some of the volunteers attending the 350th Gorey Park Run PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Hillary Davis and Anna Adamovic attending the 350th Gorey Parkrun PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Fiana and Sean O Neill attending the 350th Gorey Parkrun PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Natasha,Sean and Jack attending the 350th Gorey Park Run PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Christine Kavanagh and Ann Jordan attending the 350th Gorey Park Run PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Declan Gibney and Amy Wilson attending the 350th Gorey Park Run PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Isabel ColleranGorey GuardianFri 11 Apr 2025 at 06:00Gorey Parkrun hit another incredible milestone recently as it reached its 350th run at Gorey District Park It was a special day for all involved with Gorey Parkrun on Saturday April 5 as runners and walkers alike hit the ground running to complete the 5km distance Race Director Stephen Hayes welcomed everyone and mentioned all of the volunteers who have been part of Gorey parkrun A special mention was given to the current event directors 153 participants took part on the day and 19 volunteers who gave up their time to make it all happen A special invitation was extended to local groups such as St Aidan's Services Special Olympics Gorey (SOCGA) AND Advocates for Autism with the purpose of reminding everyone that Gorey Parkrun is an inclusive event and open to everyone the first Saturday of every month has become a special day where people of every ability come along to meet their friends and partake in the parkrun at Gorey District Park The course comprises of 3 and a half laps of Gorey District Park with the starting point located at the Gorey District Park carpark at the Fort Road park entrance and the finish is located at between the children’s playground and the sports pavilion Stephen also sincerely thanked the district for the use of the park Hillary Davis and Anna Adamovic attending the 350th Gorey Park Run PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Fiana and Sean O Neill attending the 350th Gorey Park Run PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Eoin Kehoe owner of Kehoes Growcery in Gorey PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Kehoes Growcery recently opened on McDermott Street Gorey PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Kehoes Growcery recently opened on McDermott Street Gorey PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Eoin Kehoe owner of Kehoes Growcery in Gorey PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Isabel ColleranGorey GuardianThu 20 Mar 2025 at 02:00A new local and organic grocery store has opened up at the heart of a town in north Wexford Located beside the Hungry Bear on McDermott Street in Gorey Kehoe’s Growcery officially opened its doors on Thursday selling organic produce from suppliers across County Wexford Although the store will be primarily ran by 29-year-old Eoin Kehoe from Enniscorthy his father Myles is currently helping to get the store up and running This line of business is nothing new to the family as years ago Eoin’s great grandfather Myles Kehoe ran a grocery store in Enniscorthy for nearly 50 years He’s had an interest in it all for a long time,” said Myles Eoin’s also picked up a few tricks over the years from working with his auntie Mary Regan who owns Regan Organics in Enniscorthy Mary will supply the vegetables to Kehoe’s Growcery Eoin also hopes to sell organic wine in the future Kehoe’s Growcery are open 9 to 5 Tuesday to Friday 10 to 5 on Saturdays and are closed on Sunday and Mondays The Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow will be in Gorey Shopping Centre from 9am to 6pm on Wednesday April 9th and Thursday April 10th Members of the public are invited to come along for free and speak with specialist cancer nurses to ask any questions they may have and seek support and advice Available at the Roadshow are free blood pressure checks body mass index (BMI) and carbon monoxide (CO) readings and information on cancer prevention and ways to help spot the early signs of cancer A referral for a GP can also be arranged where further help is required With April being Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this month’s free health check will have a specific focus on bowel health Around 2,500 people will be diagnosed with bowel cancer each year and it is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in Ireland The earlier bowel cancer is detected the better the outcome for the patient Signs and symptoms of bowel cancer include: Early detection and diagnosis of cancer is essential to improve health outcomes it can improve the quality of life of those living with cancer increase survival and reduce the severity of treatment Many patients find it difficult to or do not attend GP visits even when they are experiencing potential cancer symptoms The ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow initiative seeks to change this by promoting positive lifestyle changes and improving medical care-seeking behaviour for the early signs of cancer the roadshow travelled to 26 different locations around the country engaging with over 27,300 people about the signs and symptoms of cancer with her son Conor at the Open Day in Gorey Business Park Ciara and Scot McGrath at the Tiny Hands Studio Open Day in Gorey Business Park PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Oscar Murray at the Tiny Hands Studio Open Day in Gorey Business Park PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Aryan Byrne at the Tiny Hands Studio Open Day in Gorey Business Park PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Alice Muir at the Tiny Hands Studio Open Day in Gorey Business Park PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Marlee Haughton at the Tiny Hands Studio Open Day in Gorey Business Park PHOTO: Sabrina Ffrench Isabel ColleranGorey GuardianMon 21 Apr 2025 at 12:00There’s a new studio in Gorey and although it’s tailored for children parents can come along and reap the benefits of it too Tiny Hands Studio was met with a warm and welcoming reception at its official opening in Gorey Business Park earlier this month Mother of two Rachel Stevenson decided to set up the studio as a place to make friends and offer support to other mothers in the area all while their children enjoy the creative space Rachel said: “People have been really lovely commenting on how it's such a lovely space and how it’s run really nicely and how it's a great addition to the town People really enjoyed the sensory aspect and that's something kind of new that people hadn't really experienced before so that's been a hit as well,” said Rachel 11 kids dove right into the unique playgroup meanwhile their parents had the chance to interact and form connections "One of the reasons I wanted to set it up was because I moved here in August and I wanted to make some friends so I'm really happy with how it's gone so far So many people are in the same position because Gorey is such a booming town people are moving here who haven't necessarily lived here their whole lives “So there are lots of people starting over and trying to make friends and as a mom You need someone to talk to because we're all kind of going through the same thing and it's just nice to talk to people about it,” said Rachel Tiny Hands Studio has partnered with Advocate for Autism where once a month the group will utilise the sensory area and other facilities "We're looking at having 18 children and their parents come along for an hour long messy play They said it's something that's really missed and it's a really nice opportunity to do something nice Lots of people have come forward and said their children with Autism would benefit from something like this so I wanted to have a charity partner to make sure I could offer it properly and I'm really happy to be doing that,” said Rachel As Rachel tries to balance her busy life as a mother with the responsibility of planning a wedding the studio’s opening times vary across the week The studio is closed on Monday and Tuesdays open on Wednesday for an afternoon session open for both afternoon and morning sessions on Thursday and Friday and open in the morning on Saturday Craig Doyle of Allenwood Drive Gorey was voted to be co-opted to fill the vacant Sinn Féin seat in the Gorey LEA Local man Craig Doyle has been co-opted to the seat vacated by Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin at Sinn Féin’s convention last night at the Loch Garman Arms Gorey said he is “over the moon” with the result of the convention on Thursday December 12 as the opportunity to become a County Councillor for the Gorey local electoral area came “out of the blue” "I’ve been a member of Sinn Féin since 2016 and I’ve always had an interest in politics but this has sort of come out of the blue After the elections last week when Fionntán got in a few people texted me and asked me if I’d go for it "The thought had never crossed my mind at all and I thought about it again and again and said well I might as well put my name in and see what happens this never would have crossed my mind at all like it was a very fast process but when the time is right for something you have to strike when the iron is hot,” said Mr Doyle Mr Doyle has been a delivery driver for Stafford’s Bakery since he graduated from Gorey Community School 11 years ago He believes his age as well as being well-known in the local community were two of the key reasons he stood out among the two other candidates; Kevin Molloy and Declan Kenny who were put forward to be co-opted onto the seat "It was the fact that I’m a local from the town and probably had something to do with my age as well People said to me that I came across well in what I said last night I wasn’t just targeting the young demographic I was going for the older demographic as well You have to try and look after people as best you can you can’t just focus on one group of people,” he said he’ll be officially co-opted to the seat at Wexford County Council’s monthly meeting and going forward disability services as well as mental health services “St Aidan’s in the town do commendable work but they’re severely underfunded There’s lots of other things as well to be honest with you,” said Mr Doyle He also plans to work closely with Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin on projects within the district “I’ll be the main point of contact within the Gorey town area and obviously I’ll have to bring issues to him and work together,” said Mr Doyle Mr Doyle thanked everyone at the convention for their support “Thanks and commiserations to the other two candidates as well that I was able to come out ahead of two excellent candidates It just shows that the party is in such a great state in the area,” he said Gardaí in Gorey are investigating the death of a woman in her 30s following an incident in the early hours of Thursday Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a residence in Baile Eoghain A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently detained at a Garda station in the Eastern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 The scene is preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau The Office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Gorey Garda Station A family liaison officer (FLO) has also been assigned to support the family Gorey Tidy Towns planted 21 trees along Paul Funge Boulevard in honour of World Earth Day Isabel ColleranGorey GuardianSun 27 Apr 2025 at 10:00In honour of World Earth Day on Tuesday Gorey Tidy Towns planted a grove of 21 trees on a green space Gorey Tidy Towns planted these trees in the hopes they will add colour and biodiversity to the streetscape along the Paul Funge Boulevard The sweet gum tree is native to Asia and the eastern Mediterranean It is a broadly conical tree with young shoots grey-brown bark and dark green leaves and it produces acorns The Norway maple has dark red-purple foliage which matures into dark purple and red tinged yellow flowers The silver Himalayan birch has beautiful white bark with green leaves that turn to yellow in autumn and it produces yellow-brown catkins in spring The mountain ash or rowan tree is a native Irish tree which produces white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries in autumn The ancient Irish druids believed this tree to be a protector of the family home Billy Halford of Gorey Tidy Towns thanked Wexford County Council for their ongoing support and for their donation of the six rowan trees This project was sponsored by Kinbark Nurseries in Camolin The six mountain ash trees came from Wexford County Council’s Trees for Wexford programme in the exceptional care of all the team at Wicklow Hospice Pre-deceased very recently by her loving mam Iris Reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey (Y25 K122) on Friday 27th December from 5 p.m until 7 p.m. Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home on Saturday 28th December at 10.30 a.m. to St. Michael's Church, Gorey for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m followed by Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery Gorey. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be view on the following link https://www.stmichaelsgorey.ie/onlinemass