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Woman who took out loan in her mother’s name avoids jail time
A woman who used forged documents to take out a €9,000 loan in her mother’s name has avoided a custodial sentence Angela Marie Curley (47), with an address at McCurtain Street, Gorey, County Wexford, appeared at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court for...
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‘Sensible’ decision would be to build a new school
A Wexford principal has said he is willing to move Gaelscoil Moshíológ to a new greenfield modular site to provide Gorey Hill School the space to expand and develop amid capacity constraints. This comes after recent concerns raised by parents in...
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Tributes pour in for John who died in mountain biking accident
Tributes have been pouring in for a Craanford man who died after being involved in a tragic accident while mountain biking at the weekend. John Byrne (51) from Craanford, formerly of St. Moling’s Terrace, Camolin, was mountain biking in a wooded area...
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60th birthday celebrations for Catriona
Locals in Wexford recently gathered at large to celebrate a milestone birthday for a wellknown figure in the Gorey community. Over 80 people turned up to the Loch Garman Arms Hotel in Gorey on Saturday, April 18 to celebrate the 60th birthday of...
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136-bed Courtown hotel gets green light despite objections
A 136-bedroom hotel in Courtown is set to go ahead after it was granted permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) despite numerous appeals from residents in the area. Followingalengthyprocess,the136-bedroom hotel is set to be built by developers...
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Plans for 413 new homes in Gorey put on hold
A large scale residential development of 413 homes in Wexford has been put on hold after local residents submitted an appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP). In December 2025, Glenveagh Homes Limited applied for planning permission for the construction...
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John fears he will be forced to quit his job as ‘Giggles The Clown’
A Gorey man fears he may have to stop performing as a clown due to rising costs if he is unable to secure the new Basic Income for Arts scheme (BIA). John McLoughlin (61) is the face behind “Giggles The Clown” and has been working as a performing...
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Time for a cuppa!
● Breda O’Hara, Ann Haverty, Catriona Dixon, Una Corrigan, Shelly O’Hara and Marie Whitwood at the Drink Tea for MND in the Loch Garman Arms.
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Garda is found not guilty of assaulting man
A Gorey based garda accused of assault successfully pleaded self-defence before a Wexford Circuit Court jury. Ronan Smith from Rathdrum, County Wicklow, was declared not guilty at the end of a four day trial. The unanimous verdict was delivered more...
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Man had drugs worth €334,000 in his home
A man who was pulled over after gardai noticed he was holding a phone while driving was storing over €330,000 of the drug in his home. Dylan Reilly (25) with an address at Riverview, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co. Wexford pleaded guilty to two counts of...
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Bouncy castle fun
● Fionn and Eimear Doolan with Ewan Andrews at the Tara Rocks ‘Caman to the Clubhouse’ family fun day and official opening of the astro turf pitch.
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Mixed-use project gets the green light from council
A significant development is set to get under way in Gorey after planning permission has been granted by Wexford County Council for the development of a mixed use commercial and residential development in the heart of Gorey town. The project, which is...
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Galentine’s night celebrations
● Amy Mchale, Joyce Myler, Edwina Murray and Paula Myler at the Galentine’s night in Partridges of Gorey.
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A splash of colour
● Saoirse on Stage 2026 at Gorey Little Theatre. Photo: Sabrina Ffrench
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Couple to retire amid claims ECCE funding is totally inadequate
A Wexford couple who run a well-known childcare service in Gorey have put rumours that the facility would be closing to bed. Noel and Erika Chambers have been running Erika’s Fairy Wood Montessori school for over 19 years and recently put the premises...
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Rescue mission
James Tomkins from Tomkins and Sons Recovery removing a car at the Ahare Bridge, Castletown on Tuesday morning. Photo: Sabrina Ffrench.
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Delight for families as they move into new affordable houses
Two families have spoken of their joy having moved into the county’s first affordable housing scheme at Radharc Na Beannóige in Ramsfort, Gorey. Niamh Greene and Sammy Griffiths said moving in at Christmas time felt magical. Both Niamh and Sammy are...
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