GOREY & DISTRICT NEWS ROUND-UP
Orchestra
North Wexford Youth Orchestra rehearsals resumed on Tuesday, September 19, in Ballygarrett. New players welcome. For more, contact Teresa Doyle on 087 9266136.
Cookery demo
AS part of Positive Ageing Week, which runs from September 25 to October 1, Gorey Library will host a cookery demonstration with culinary tutor Margaret Corcoran on Tuesday, September 26, at 7 p.m.
Margaret will show participants how to prepare simple and budget-friendly one pot wonder dishes. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Tennessee Williams
Three Tennessee Williams plays will be performed by Coolgreany Amateur Dramatic Society in St Mogue’s Hall, Inch, from Tuesday to Thursday, September 26 to 28. Tickets are €10 and will be available at the door. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. start. Complimentary home made cakes and tea will be available.
Hospice day
Quinn Property, Main Street, Gorey, will hold its annual coffee morning in aid of North Wexford Hospice Homecare on Wednesday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please come along and bring a friend.
Snooker Club
Join the members of St Patrick’s Snooker Club in Tesco, Gorey, on Saturday, September 30, as they take part in demonstration games and provide information on how to join the club.
Open day
Awareness Head to Toe is hosting a farm safety and mental health awareness open day on Leslie Dixon’s farm, Moneylawn, Gorey, on Saturday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will include farm safety demonstrations, mental health talks, and general health talks.
Garda Station Fun Day
A family fun day will be held at Gorey Garda Station on Sunday, October 8, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The day will include children’s activities, the Garda Band, the Garda Air Support Unit, Garda Under Water Unit, the Garda Mounted Unit, the Dog Unit, and a raffle. All proceeds go to local charities including Gorey Cardiac First Responders, YOLOS, and Talk to Tom.
Set dancing
Set dancing at the Rock Hall has resumed on Monday nights at 8 p.m. Beginners are welcome for a good night of fun. Run by John Joe Lucey.
Exhibition
‘Journey into the Unknown’, a photographic exhibition by journalist and photographer Jim Campbell charting his experiences in the conflict areas of Syria and Iraq, is now on show at Gorey Library until Friday, September 29.
Gorey Library
Regular events at Gorey Library include: Toddler storytime and art and craft every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.
eReaders on Tuesday, September 26, at 7.30 p.m.
Page Turners Junior Book Club on Tuesday, September 26, at 3.30 p.m. Suitable for ages 9 to 12.
Runners
Gorey Running Group meets at Lidl, Gorey, at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The group does short distances between 5k and 8k at an easy pace. This is ideal training for the Park Run. Nobody gets left behind, and many involved are beginners. Text 083 8712912 for more information.
Conradh
Conradh na Gaeilge Guaire meets for informal comhrá on Saturdays in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and in the Bridge Bar, Gorey, on Tuesdays from 8.30 p.m. All are most welcome.
Choral Group
Gorey Choral Group will hold auditions at the end of September and early October. The group has resumed Monday night rehearsals. Anyone wishing to join can contact Lynda by text on 086 8129547 for further information.
Scout night
A Christmas party in aid of Gorey Scout Group will be held on Friday, December 15, in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. The event includes a drinks reception at 7 p.m., a four course meal at 8 p.m. followed by live music with Deuces Wild and a DJ till late. Spot prizes. Ticket €50. To book, contact Niamh on 087 9352920, Mark on 085 1736483, Anne on 087 7796645, or Danielle on 083 8329760.
Active Retired
Gorey Active Retirement Association will hold a memorial service in Gorey Methodist Church on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. Refreshments served afterwards in the Loch Garman Arms. A tea dance will take place on October 15 in Rue Glen Hotel, New Ross at 1 p.m. and the price is €20. Transport is extra. Please book by October 5. The group are now taking names for the waiting list for the Guinness Trip on Wednesday October 25 and the price is €30.
You can call into the Loch Garman Arms on Fridays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to find out more information about the activities and trips.
New members are always welcome.
Festival of Colours
Gorey Cricket Club is getting set to host a Festival of Colours, celebrating ethnicity, culture and diversity, on Sunday, October 1, from 11.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Gorey Showgrounds.
Gorey Cricket Club has many members of different nationalities and many of them will play their traditional music, wear their distinctive costumes, and tell stories. There will also be stalls selling native foods.
The highlight will be a rounders versus cricket match with local ‘celebrities.’ The finale will be colour engagement similar to the Holi Festival held annually in India. Chinese lanterns will be released by a representative from each country. All proceeds will go to Gorey Cricket Club for the cost of implementing their new wicket.
Historical talk
The first in a new series of winter lectures by the North Wexford Historical Society will take place in Gorey Library on Thursday, September 28, at 7.30 p.m.
It will feature a talk by Richard Mulcahy on his grandmother Min Ryan and her connections to Sean McDuirmuida, Richard Mulcahy, and Micheal Collins. Free admission for members and €5 for non-members.
Social Group
A social group in the south-east welcomes new members both male and female. The group encourages social activities such as outings, weekend breaks, social dancing, dining out etc. There are no membership fees. For further information contact 089 4109410.
Book launch
Kilmuckridge based author Sheila Forsey will launch her debut novel ‘Mending Lace’ on Friday, October 20, in The Book Centre, Wexford. It will be officially launched by best-selling author Carmel Harrington.
Sean nós
Sean nós dancing classes take place at 8 p.m. in Bunscoil Loreto gym, Gorey. New members very welcome. For further information contact 086 8505156.
Housing event
A public meeting on Gorey’s housing crisis will be held in the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, on Wednesday, September 27, at 8 p.m. Organiser Cllr Joe Sullivan said there will be an independent chairman, and it’s hoped the meeting will give people on the housing list the chance to have their voice heard by the decision makers at county level.
Sean Og’s Bridge
Come play bridge at Sean Og’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge, every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. sharp. No partner required as a joker system is in operation. The results for Thursday, September 14 are: 1. Sadie Owens and June Coogan; 2nd. Jo and Podge Ussher.
Whist
The first whist of the season takes place tonight, Tuesday, September 26, at 8.30 p.m. in Leskinfere school, Clogh. The event is hosted by Ballyoughter I.C.A. Guild. All welcome.
Gorey ICA
The next meeting of Gorey ICA will take place on Tuesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. in the Loch Garman Arms. New members welcome.
Business advice clinic
Gorey Chamber working with Wexford Local Enterprise Office and Gorey Library will hold a business advice clinic aimed at start-ups, expansion and restructuring. The clinic will be held in the meeting room at Gorey Library on Thursday, September 28 between 10.30 a.m and 1 p.m. This is an appointment only service which can be made at Gorey Chamber on 053 9484520 or info@goreychamber.ie.
AGM
The AGM of the Gorey Community School Parent’s Association will take place on Monday, October 2, at 6.45 p.m. in the Senior Canteen of the school. There will be a talk on the new Junior Cert syllabus on the night. All welcome.