Gorey is a modern town with a traditional feel. Its rich history as a market trading town is reflected today in the high number of local businesses and producers. The region is abundent with everything from high fashion to authentic gourmet eateries, great places to stay, as well unlimited outdoor recreations, a thriving arts and culture community and plenty of pubs filled with live music and atmosphere.
Whatever you are looking for, North Wexford has literally hundreds of things to do, places to explore and attractions to enjoy. In terms of places to live and
quality of life Gorey has to be top of the list.
Retail Facilities
Gorey Shopping Centre (Anchor store Dunnes Stores)
Tesco Shopping Centre
Aldi
Lidl
Gorey Main Street
Esmonde Street
Financial Institutions
AIB, Main Street, Gorey
Bank of Ireland, Main Street, Gorey
Ulster Bank, Main Street, Gorey
EBS, 102 Main St, Gorey
Gorey Credit Union, Mc Dermott St, Gorey
Post Office Tel: 053-9421314
Transport Services in Gorey
Road
Gorey is ideally located on Ireland’s N11 Euro-route midway between Dublin and Rosslare Euro-ports. Whether you are coming South from Dublin or North from Rosslare the best way to get to Gorey is to use the N11.
Bus
Bus Eireann and Wexford Bus operate several daily services to and from Dublin and Rosslare. They also provide
airport transport with regular services. Tickets are available to purchase locally or via www.wexfordbus.com or www.buseireann.ie
Rail
Iarnrod Eireann operate a number of services to and from Dublin daily, with a commuter train now in operation, making Gorey an easily accessible commuter town.
Ferries
The main ferry ports for the South East are Rosslare (just over 50kms from Gorey) and Dublin / Dun Laoghaire
(100 kms). Rosslare has services to Pembroke, Fishguard and Cherbourg (France).Dun Laoghaire has services to Hollyhead and Dublin has services to Hollyhead, Liverpool, Douglas (seasonal). All the ferry ports have excellent access for freight, passenger and car passengers and Gorey is linked to all ports by Euro Route 1.
Airlines
Dublin Airport (110 kms) and Waterford Airport (100 kms) are the main airports servicing the South East. The main operators Ryanair, Aer Arann, BMI and Aer Lingus offer scheduled services to the UK and Europe. Aer Lingus also has services to the United States. From the airport get a bus or taxi to Dublin city centre and travel onward by bus or rail.
State Agencies
Enterprise Ireland
Wexford County Enterprise Board
Wexford Local Development
Local Employment Service
Employability Wexford
Wexford County Council
Industrial Development Authority
Health Board
Gorey Hospital
Wexford Hospital
Schools
There are a number of excellent primary and secondary schools in the Gorey region including Educate Together,
Private and national schools.