A short Guide to Gorey

Introduction

The vibrant Gorey area is now one of the most popular and sought after areas in which to live, for those who wish to escape the frantic modern
urban life and experience a strong community, good quality services and employment prospects, North Wexford and Gorey area offers a life to
be lived as it should be.
The Private and Public sectors are coming together to ensure that the unique quality of life experience of the area is managed properly, to ensure
the new and existing communities can work and live together into a sustainable future.

Quality of Life

Gorey and North Wexford is a unique location, rural in focus with excellent access to the capital city. Unlike other areas which are close becoming
suburbs of Dublin, Gorey still retains an excellent quality of life.  Gorey Town itself is a bustling market town with excellent shopping facilities and
services where people still have time to stop, talk to each other and discuss the issues of the day. This strong essence of community is key to the
quality of life in Gorey.

Demographics and Population Growth

The Gorey and Courtown areas have increased significantly in population in recent years. Some areas have doubled in size, demonstrating how more
and more people are learning about life as it should be.

Access and Infrastructure

Access
The Gorey Bypass on the N 11 was fully opened in September 2007. This has reduced driving time between Wexford and Dublin by up to an hour at
peak times and will also improve access in and around Gorey from all directions including Ballymoney, Courtown , Ballycanew, Monaseed, Camolin and Craanford. A new inner relief link road will also improve access through the town.With 2 early morning commuter trains and a total of 7 Daily trains now available from Gorey, together with a well serviced bus route located on the Dublin-Waterford and Dublin-Rosslare routes, it has never been easier to take the stress free route to and from Gorey.

Infrastructure
Considerable public investment is currently ongoing in providing new and upgrading existing water services infrastructure. Broadband access is also
available in Gorey.

Tourism and Leisure

North Wexford has access to a number of excellent beaches, Ballymoney, Morriscastle and the blue flag Courtown beach, which hold many
a fond memory of holidays past. Today, the beaches have improved access and related facilities but retain their unspoilt quality. Excellent leisure
and accommodation facilities are available through a variety of guest accommodation including the newly developed hotels with spa and leisure
facilities: the Ashdown Park and Amber Springs Hotels in Gorey Town and the Seafield complex in Ballymoney.

Government Quarter

The Government Quarter which is being developed will house the new Civic Centre, Library, Court House and VEC facility and will be located
along the tree lined Avenue, on the Wexford approach road.  Impressive modern buildings will surround a public courtyard facility providing the
town with a much needed accessible focal point and public services arena.

Environment and Recreation

In recent years Gorey and its wider area have developed a wide variety of recreation facilities including a state of the art Skatepark and a new multi
age Play park based in the Townpark while plans are underway to develop the Gorey Showgrounds facility in the centre of the town. The town has
a strong sporting history featuring All Ireland and County GAA Champions while Rugby is also well established in the town through the dedicated
grounds which hosts the GRFC.
In the wider Gorey area, Courtown Wood which includes the Forest Park leisure facility and Playpark have further added to the number of quality
facilities in the locality. The quality Par 3 and Golf facilities at Courtown and Ballymoney also add to the recreation facilities available within the area.
On the artistic and cultural front Gorey Little Theatre hosts year round entertainment and is seen as the home of theatre and the musicals. North Wexford also has many noted artists who exhibit their work regularly at a variety of venues in the area, in addition to being the location of the Gorey School of Art.

Marina

Courtown Harbour has been indicated as a location for a new Marina and related facilities by the Department of the Marine (2006), which will be the connecting marina between Arklow and Wexford Town, thereby making best use of the sea and existing accommodation and facilities in the area.

Building communities

The town has developed its community sector with many local volunteer efforts aiming to amalgamate the new and the old communities. The Gorey Area Community Forum is an active organisation which brings together all of the local groups into one community based voice with direct influence on the future development of the area. New youth and childcare facilities are being developed in the town by Gorey Youth Needs and a well developed facility for the disabled is available in the St. Aidans Centre. A new 7 screen multiplex cinema has been granted planning permission on the Gorey-Courtown access
road.Wexford County Council and the local communities are keen to ensure that services will develop and grow in tandem in a sustainable manner.

Enterprise and Employment

Set on the prime N 11 route from Rosslare Port to Dublin Gorey and North Wexford is well placed for serious economic development. A number of
active Business Parks along with large areas of zoned industrial land exist in the area, making it prime development property into the future. Seen as a
hub for the eastern seaboard the area also offers routes into southern regions which are accessible by air, sea or road. Not only is it a prime location,
North Wexford also offers a highly skilled mobile workforce capable of meeting the needs of a variety of entrepreneurs and industries who would like
their staff to enjoy a better work life balance.

Education

Education underpins much of the development of the economy and Gorey places high priority on its education sector from Primary through to Third level
and Adult education. The town hosts a choice of Primary level schools, the most recent addition being the new multi denominational Educate Together school.

The Gorey Community School and Kilmuckridge School offer a choice of second level education with plans for another second level school well
underway. The proximity of the town to many Third Level developments such as the proposed University of the South East: Waterford IT, and Dublin
based establishments such as UCD and DCU have meant that students have a choice of paths to follow.
The well established PLC and Adult Education Programmes available through Gorey Community School  and County Wexford V.E.C. mean that
lifelong learning is a concept already well embedded within the Gorey community and area.

The Future

Gorey really has come of age and is ready for tomorrow, with plentiful supply of quality zoned land and modern infrastructural projects currently underway, why not join us in this bright, friendly and vibrant area.      

          Gorey going Forward- Live life as it should be.