Gorey Local Notes & Community Events – Gorey and Local Wexford News & Notes

Organisers are hopeful that this year’s pilgrimage will be able to go ahead as more restrictions are lifted

Hopes high for Our Lady's Island Pilgrimage

While some major question marks had hung over whether this year's pilgrimage, which sees thousands of people travel to Our Lady's Island over the course of a few weeks between August and September, would be able to go ahead, Pilgrimage Director Fr Jim Cogley is now feeling optimistic in the wake of the latest lifting of some Covid-19 restrictions.

Fr Jim Cogley, with one of his famed creations representing the holy trinity

Fr Jim marks ruby jubilee of 40 years in the priesthood

While ordinarily, a priest reaching four decades of service would be something to be celebrated with parishioners, family and friend, it was an altogether quieter affair for Fr Jim Cogley as he marked his ruby jubilee last week.

Kilanerin students celebrate sixth class graduation

Kilanerin National School held a special ceremony for its sixth class students to mark the end of their time in primary school as they all go their separate ways.

Padraig and Jacinta Donoghue with their son Conor

St Patrick's hosts final farewell for sixth class

Students and staff at St Patrick's National School, Craanford will never forget 2020 as the year that the sixth class students finished up their time at primary school in a very extraordinary way.

Cherry Grove owners thank community and staff

The owners of Cherry Grove Nursing Home in Priesthaggard, Campile have issued the following statement, saying they have been inundated with well wishes and messages of support following the publication of our article last week:

The team at Gorey Meals on Wheels: Catherine and Eve Quinlan, Cecilia O’Riodran, Nuala Sinnott and Paddy D’Eathe

Work continues on for Gorey's Meals On Wheels

Meals on Wheels Gorey, as well as Gorey Community Support, played a vital role to help the most vulnerable during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic here.

Rare birds nesting at Curracloe

One of Europe's rarest seabirds has set up home at the east edge of the beach at Curracloe.

Gorey’s Brian Dowling, Irish alpine masters ski racer pictured outside Gorey Community School

Covid-19 lockdown gave skier Brian time to reflect on his sport

Five months on since Gorey skier Brian returned home after competing at the world masters ski racing championships in Innsbruck in Austria, uncertainty for the sport's future has become a reality.

Boo got his chance to bloom in foster care

The lovable Boo spent a full nine months at the North Wexford SPCA before he was adopted.

Angel found heaven at Tyrell home after tough start

Angel the Yorkie was adopted on the June 14 of last year from North Wexford SPCA in Gorey and her owners, Kay and John Tyrell say that if she could talk, this is what she would say about her experience.

Residents and staff enjoying the annual barbecue at Middletown House nursing home

Glimmer of hope for residents at Middletown

Residents and staff at Middletown House nursing home and retirement village recently got the chance to enjoy a social barbecue together.

Some of the garden decorations created during lockdown

Camphill community show skills in Garden's Got Talent

Camphill Duffcarrig Gorey concluded a six-week long competition when the judging took place in the Garden's Got Talent competition among residents at the residential care centre for adults with disabilities.

David and Majella Robinson with their children, Jack, Charlie Daithi and Conor

Locals remember Sarah Robinson as they complete 10k

More than €4,000 has been raised for Make A Wish Ireland after about 40 locals took part in the virtual mini marathon and individually as well as in their family groups walked, jogged and ran ten kilometres around Gorey in honour of the late Sarah Robinson.

The Elm class with their tutor, Ms Sherridan

Creagh's 2020 class will not be forgotten

The Board of Management, Principal and staff of Creagh College have sent a huge congratulations and thank you to its class of 2020, who finished up their time at school from the safety of their own homes.

(Second from left) Chris Johns, Andrea Tyrrell and Sarah Horsman of the Asgard Nursing Home in the new scrubs presented by (far left) Eithne Lee, Inch ICA secretary and (right) Mary D’Arcy, Wexford ICA

Inch ICA makes scrubs for nursing home

Custom-made scrubs were presented to staff at the Asgard Nursing Home in Arklow by members of the Wexford ICA Guild on Thursday (4th).

Jimmy Barry with his rissoles at the Grow With Aldi launch

Jimmy's Rissoles going nationwide

Flicking through the catalogue of German supermarket giants Aldi, you may have come across a familiar face in recent weeks. The beaming smile of Wexford's Jimmy Barry is spread over two glossy pages as he bids to take the beloved Wexford rissole nationwide.

‘Thank you for all the help’ – one of the messages written on the paths outside Gorey Fire Station

A very special thank you

Fire fighters at Gorey Fire Station got a pleasant surprise when they arrived at the station to find that young people from the area had left them some special messages on the ground outside.

Broadcaster Alan honoured and surprised by military award

The presenter of South East Radio's Morning Mix programme Alan Corcoran has said he will cherish a National Military Award he won for broadcasting during the Covid-19 pandemic, for the rest of his life.

Philip Casey on Bann Bridge in Hollyfort close to his former home at Grove Mill in 2012

Hollyfort is where the heart is

Turn to any page in any one of the books which make up the Bann River Trilogy and you will understand what Wexford, and in particular Gorey, meant to Philip Casey.

Dr Rory Nolan with his daughter, Francesca, before they were separated due to the Covid-19 restrictions

Colleagues surprise Dr Rory on his daughter's first birthday

Any parent will tell you that the birthday occasions for their children are very big family events and when it comes to first birthdays it's an extremely significant milestone in most households.

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A BLAST FROM THE PAST - 2003: Gorey Community School equestrian teams, All Ireland and County winners, pictured at their celebration dinner in the Ashdown Park hotel with their team manager Claire Kinsella and coach Jim Donohoe.

Around the Districts: Ballycanew, Ballygarrett, Boolavogue, Caim, Clonegal-Kildavin, Marshalstown- Castledockrell

Ballycanew: Covid-19 Support helpline - Ballycanew Ballyoughter Community Development Association are working in conjunction with Wexford county council support helpline 053 9196000 for anyone cocooning or a vulnerable person you can contact Aislinn at 087 2127614 if you require help with shopping or medical supplies.

BLAST FROM THE PAST - Mai Murphy, Lesley Cullen, Lorraine Hope, Yvonne Dixon and Bernie Whiteacre enjoying the the Ladies Pink Night in aid of Breast Cancer in the Blackwater Lodge Hotel in 2005

Around the Districts: Ballymurn, Bree-Galbally, Oulart & The Ballagh, Oylegate

Ballymurn: Notes for Paper - If anyone has any news that you think might benefit our community, please email ballymurnnotes@hotmail.com or ring 087 9121714 before 9 p.m. on Thursdays and I would be happy to include them in the next issue of the people newspaper. Keep safe.

Betty Murphy delivering groceries to her mother, Minnie Byrne Owley at her home in St Michael’s Place, Gorey.

Around the Districts: Askamore, Carnew, Coolgreany, Craanford-Monaseed, Kilanerin-Ballyfad

Askamore: Parish News - A new webcam has been installed in St Brigid's Church, Kilrush. Private celebrations will be live-streamed through the webcam from Kilrush. To participate spiritually in the Mass, go to churchmedia.ie. Weekday Masses: 9.30 a.m. Saturday: 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.

Local Notes

July 2020