Gorey, County Wexford
| Gorey Irish: Guaire | |
| County Wexford | |
|---|---|
 Main Street, Gorey | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | T151598 |
| Location: | 52°40’37"N, 6°17’31"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 10,366 (2016) |
| Post town: | Gorey |
| Postcode: | Y25 |
| Local Government | |
Gorey is a market town in northern County Wexford, beside the main M11 Dublin to Wexford road. The town is also connected to the railway network along the same route. Local newspapers include the Gorey Guardian and Gorey Echo.
Gorey is one hour's drive from the southern outskirts of Dublin, connected to the capital via the N11/M11. As a commuter town, there has been an increase in the building of new houses in Gorey. Between 1996 and 2002 the population rose by 44% in the town and by 23% in the surrounding district.[1]
Amenities
There are two hotels in the town, both with leisure centre, swimming pools, and conference facilities. The town has several restaurants, serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and Thai.
Courtown Harbour, a small holiday resort is situated three miles east of Gorey.
The town marked the 150th anniversary of the consecration of Christ Church in May 2011. The church, which was completed in 1861, was designed by James Welland, one of the provincial architects of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners of the Church of Ireland. It is noted for its stained glass windows designed by Harry Clarke and Catherine O'Brien.[2]
Sport
Naomh Eanna GAA club was founded in 1970 by a group of Christian brothers. Naomh Eanna's club ground is called Pairc uí Síochain located at the top of Clonattin. It has two adult playing fields with one having floodlights. There is also an U12 hurling field.
Shopping
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Gorey shopping centre opened in October 2007, and is home to shops such as Dunne Stores, Hickey's Pharmacy, and Bella Moda. It is also has cafes such as the Bagel Factory and Insomnia.
Development
The town lies on the N11 (Dublin-to-Rosslare) route, and until a by-pass was opened in June 2007, traffic congestion was an issue. The by-pass is 14 miles long and was upgraded to motorway status in August 2009.
Transport
Gorey railway station opened on 16 November 1863.[3] It is located on the Dublin to Rosslare Europort line.
Several bus services serve Gorey, linking it with Dublin Airport, Rosslare Harbour and Waterford.
In addition, local routes operate to Ballycanew, Ballygarrett and Courtown, with another linking the town with Ballymoney, Castletown and Inch.
References
- ↑ McDonald, Frank. "An overdeveloped vision". The Irish Times. http://www.irishtimes.com/focus/commuter/5.html. Retrieved 8 September 2007. "Wexford County Council's plan for Gorey is riddled with contradictions"
- ↑ The Irish Times, "Church of Ireland Notes", 14 May 2011
- ↑ "Gorey station" (PDF). Railscot – Irish Railways. http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf. Retrieved 7 September 2007.
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