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Garden, Home & Lifestyle Centre Looking for the perfect day out? Then a visit to Cois na hAbhann is a must. Cois na hAbhann is a charming 5 Star Gold Garden, Home and Lifestyle Centre located just 10 minutes from Gorey. It offers everything from crystal to fine furnishings, pottery to plants, clothing to cookware, the ideal accessory or that special item that can turn your garden or home into a beautiful living space. Whether you are looking for the perfect bloom, the ideal gift or just something to spruce up your home then Cois na hAbhann is the place to visit.

Why not take the weight off your feet and have a bite to eat at The Bay Tree Café which offers a chance to relax in charming surroundings, which will embrace and welcome you. This relaxed eatery is family friendly, offering menus to cater for all ages and tastes, from wholesome, freshly prepared meals to tempting home baked cakes. A visit to the Bay Tree Café will make your day out extra special.

BORD BIA

WEXFORD RETAIL AWARD 2012

5 STAR GOLD & GARDEN CENTRE OF THE YEAR (small) 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012

Opening Times

Gorey

Cois na hAbhann 1st April - 1st Oct: Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun/Bank Hols 12.30 - 5.30pm 2nd Oct - 31st March: Mon - Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun/Bank Hols 12.30 - 5.30pm

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The Bay Tree Café Mon-Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun/Bank Hols 12:30pm - 5pm Camolin

Closed 25th Dec - 2nd Jan

Only 10 mins from Gorey www.coisnahabhann.ie l Tel: 053 938 2970 l Camolin, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL AND HEALTH SPA

Welcome Welcome to the Amber Springs Hotel & Spa and the Ashdown Park Hotel: two luxurious hotels located in the town of Gorey in the Sunny South East. Each Hotel possesses a distinct character and blend of facilities and are all situated 50 minutes south of Dublin.

And welcome to our very own magazine, designed specifically with our thousands of guests in mind.

From spa or golf short breaks to fun family holidays, from magical weddings to business conventions, our hotels make an ideal location to relax and unwind and where all your wishes are tended to through genuine Irish hospitality.

We look forward to welcoming you.

The Coach Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford Phone: +353 (0)53 948 0500 Email: info@ashdownparkhotel.com Web: www.ashdownparkhotel.com

AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL AND HEALTH SPA

Wexford Road, Gorey, Co.Wexford Phone: +353 (0)53 94 84000 Email: info@amberspringshotel.ie Web: www.amberspringshotel.ie Amber Springs, Wexford

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FUNGES OF GOREY MENSWEAR

Jack & Jones, Superdry, Levis, Wrangler, Mustang, Quiksilver, Diesel, Bench, Andre, Ben Sherman, Kartel, 6th Sense, Casa Moda

LADIESWEAR

Roxy, Vila, Pretty Polly, Bench, Diesel, Vila Joy, Broadway, Mustang, Playtex, Mamalicious

Sugar Pink

KIDSWEAR

Hadleigh

Jack & Jones, Levis, Wrangler, Mustang, Diesel, ETO

JEANS WEAR

FOOTWEAR DEDICATED

CROCS DEPARTMENT

Dubarry, Susst, Converse, Rieker, Wrangler, Rocket Dog, Escape, CAT, Tommy Bowe

MENS - LADIES - KIDS

Full Range of Jibbitz

Styling the community since 1932

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No visit to South East is complete without a visit to

Funges of Gorey

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www.fungesofgorey.ie TEL: 053 94 21348

Contents Amber Springs .......................................... 6-7 Ashdown Park .......................................... 8-9 Welcome to the Sunny South East .............. 11 Club Amber ................................................. 12 The Ashdown Club ..................................... 13 Weddings at Ashdown Park ...................... 15 Weddings at Amber Springs ..................... 17 Kids Facilities at Amber ....................... 20-21 History of Gorey .................................... 22-23 Redmonds Farm ..................................... 25-27 Nostalgia ...................................................... 29 Shopping ................................................ 31-35 Out & About ......................................... 37-39 Arts & Culture .............................................. 41 Fishing .................................................... 43-45 Walking .................................................. 46-47 Love of Gorey .........................................48-49 Festivals in Gorey ........................................ 51 Tourist Info ............................................ 53-55

AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL AND HEALTH SPA

Contributors: Gorey Chamber of Commerce | Lovegorey.ie | North Wexford Tourism | Tourism Ireland

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained with the magazine is correct at the time of print, the publishers and the hotels accept no responsibility what so ever for any inaccuracies that may occur.

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AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL AND HEALTH SPA

Wexford Road, Gorey, Co.Wexford Phone: +353 (0)53 94 84000 Email: info@amberspringshotel.ie

Escape to the Sunny South East and the Amber Springs Hotel & Health Spa. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere where all your wishes are tended to through genuine Irish hospitality.

The Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford is one of Irelands Premier Family Friendly Hotels Located just 50 minutes south of Dublin in the vibrant & historic town of Gorey. Our convenient costal location and superb facilities make us the ideal base for any occasion or event.

80 Spacious guestrooms, 69 deluxe rooms, 9 Executive Suites and 2 Superior Suites, are unrivalled standards of luxury

Accomodation

With 69 deluxe rooms, 9 Executive Suites and 2 Superior Suites, Amber Springs Hotel & Health Spa offers guestrooms of an unrivalled standard of luxury accommodation in Gorey Co. Wexford, since its opening in autumn 2006.

Contemporary design and style abound throughout the hotel and all bedrooms enjoy luxurious interiors and touches with amenities expected of a superior 4 star hotel accommodation.

CONFERENCES

All our conferencing suites are located to the right hand side of the building, guaranteeing a calm and private environment for you to concentrate on the subject in hand. Private dining is also available to this side of the building offering your delegates the perfect combination professionalism and comfort.

Dining

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite before heading out, or meeting for pre-dinner drinks

with friends, Brookes Bar is the perfect place to linger a while.

Family Fun

When you’re travelling as a family, you want to make sure that the whole family has a great time by selecting a Hotel that caters to the needs of your children. Our Family Suites at Amber Springs Hotel are decorated to exceptional standards and features. You have full access to the hotel’s extensive facilities ensuring you have everything you need for an enjoyable stay.

Children receive a special welcome and we have many activities which have been carefully selected to cater for all age groups during seasonal periods.

Amber Springs Wexford Spa

Step into our world – a world away from the daily stresses of our ever busier lives. Let us take you on a journey, immerse yourself in

this Wexford spa experience that is Cocoon.

At Cocoon we will cater for your mind, body and soul. Your time at Cocoon will be one of effortless relaxation and enjoyment. Whether it is for a full day package, or your regular beauty treatments, our expert therapists will leave you refreshed, revitalised and energised.

WEDDINGS PAKAGES

Arrive up to our main entrance where you will be greeted by the flowing rich red carpet, champagne and soft sounds of our in house harpist or classical pianist.

Take advantage of the grand staircase where your photographer can capture the moment with a group photo before heading into the newly transformed Banqueting suite where warm tones of olive green and rich heather set the tone for the evening.

Phone: +353 (0)53 94 84000 Email: info@amberspringshotel.ie Amber Springs, Wexford

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uxurious superbly appointed 4 * Hotel in Wexford, located on its own private grounds, just a short stroll from Gorey Town. Just minutes from sandy beaches and top class golf courses.

The Ashdown Park Hotel, The Coach Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland Tel: +353 53 9480500 Fax: +353 53 9480777 Email: info@ashdownparkhotel.com

The Ashdown Park Hotel boasts 79 beautifully appointed guest rooms, each tastefully designed and offering the highest level of comfort. Our award winning “Rowan Tree Restaurant” offers a unique dining experience. Our “Ivy Bar” has top class food and regular live entertainment. Our Wexford Hotel presents Ashdown Club and has state of the Art facilities including 18m Pool.

Bedrooms

79 beautifully appointed guestrooms all of which have been tastefully designed with your comfort in mind. With all modern conveniences such as TV, telephone, Ironing board and Iron, Tea/Coffee making facilities and complimentary WIFI access for all guests.

Leisure & Spa

The Ashdown club for a healthy mind, body and soul If you want a strenuous workout, a personal trainer or just want to relax and unwind; The Ashdown Club and Spa in Wexford is the place for you. We have a friendly and enthusiastic fitness team who are there for your every fitness need making your visit to the club an enjoyable experience. The Ashdown club is suitable for every one from first – timers to the committed exerciser.

Conferences

The peace and privacy at The Ashdown Park Hotel make it a true haven for meetings.

Our attention to detail coupled with our high standards of service are welcomed by the most discerning of conference organisers.

Offering professional advice and support, our management team liaise closely ensuring the ultimate success of all corporate events. All five conference and meeting rooms offer the latest in technology, Syndicate and break out rooms can also be prearranged to meet your requirements.

Weddings

Registering Your Intent To Marry Since 5 November 2007, a couple getting married are required to give notification in person of their intention to marry to a Registrar at least 3 months before the intended date of the

marriage. The notification can be given to any Registrar.

When you make the appointment with the Registrar you will be informed what information and documents you need to bring with you.

Generally, you and your intended spouse will be required to bring the following: p Passports as identification. p Birth Certificates (must bear an apostille stamp if not issued by the Civil Registration Service in Ireland) p Original dissolutions in respect of all previous civil partnerships if either of you has a civil partnership dissolution p Final decree of nullity and a letter from the relevant court confirming that no appeal was lodged, if either of you was in a civil partnership or marriage that was annulled by an Irish Court p PPS Numbers Ashdown park, Wexford

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Open for Lunch & Evening Service Serving a wide range of top quality, homemade dishes including homemade black & white pudding, sausages, home cured meats & locally sourced game.

Craft Beers & Wine list available to compliment our menu

Find us on:

95a Main Street, Gorey, Co.Wexford (Opp SuperValu)

Welcome to the Sunny South East North Wexford and its Coastal Resorts have been part of the Tourism sector on a national and international level for years. Offering a wonderful array of beaches, walks and historic features, North Wexford has in its vicinity a wonderful selection of quality accommodation, top of the range restaurants, in addition to some scintillating visitor attractions.

With two blue Flag beaches at Morriscastle and Courtown and a Green Coast Award given to Ballymoney our beaches come up to the highest standards.

North Wexford features the towns and villages of Courtown, GOREY, Ballymoney, Kilmuckridge, ferns and Ballycanew. It is blessed with fine weather, perfect for getting out and about and enjoying the great outdoors.

Whether you want to pack a picnic and take a leisurely stroll, sample some great Wexford Strawberries, try some water or adventure activities, or take in an event, there’s so much to do. Of course the fun doesn’t stop when the sun’s not shining, there are some great rainy day activities too.

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AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL AND HEALTH SPA

The stunning Club Amber Springs provides you with the leisure time you desire. Grab a quick swim or refreshing workout before breakfast.

Meeting the expectations for all guests with an:

Slip into the Jacuzzi and let the strains of the day subside or let your body feel the deep cleansing heat of the steam room & Sauna as it refreshes and rejuvenates.

- 18 Meter swimming pool

Challenge yourself to a few more beats per minute in our fully equipped stateof-the-art gymnasium.

With amble surrounding space you can have the chance to relax in the reclining beds and let your mind wonder.

Club Amber Springs also provides swimming lessons for both adults and kids while also providing aqua aerobics during off peak season.

- Heated Kiddies Pool - Hydrotherapy pool - Jacuzzi - Sauna - Steam room - Fully equipped Gymnasium

The Ashdown Club Take the first step to a healthier future An Innovative Health and Leisure Club, offering a true haven of pampering and relaxation, while promoting a more health conscious lifestyle. We are committed to providing each and every member and guest with continued support to improve your quality of life and fitness levels. Whether you want to work out, relax or socialise we’re fully equipped to meet your needs.

Facilities include: Air conditioned gymnasium 18metre heated pool Children’s pool Hydro-therapy pool Sauna Steam Room Jacuzzi

Java Republic Handroasted Coffee: Winner of twelve medals at the International Great Taste Awards 2012.

Java Republic Handroasted Coffee and Speciality Teas: Excellent, Ethical and 100% Irish. Visit us on www.javarepublic.com

Brew Bar. Java Republic has recently refurbished its café to provide customers with a new coffee experience.

The brew bar is an integrated coffee brewing system, providing the customer with quality speciality coffee blends.

Java Republic is an artisan producer: We specialise in doing the best we can with the best possible ingredients, while bettering the lives of our growing communities. Our coffee features individually handroasted bean varietals and we only use the highest grade whole leaf tea in our teas. This pursuit of flavour and excellence has won us 124 medals at the Great Taste Awards - and it continues to win our foodservice clients new business from loyal customers every day.

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Adrian O’Brien Ireland’s Orginal Reportage Photographer 2 Churchbuildings Main St. Arklow Co.Wicklow

For a full range of

Tel: 0402 32225 Web: www.adrian-obrien.com Email: info@adrian-obrien.com

Wedding Stationery Contact us at

053 92 34359/9236044 Hogan Print Offices Weafer St., Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Email: cards@specialdays.ie www.hoganprint.com Great Prices - Friendly Service

Eden Manor Bridal

Eden Manor Bridal, Clohass, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. We want to make your special day as memorable as possible and can provide you with a selection of wonderous wedding dresses from designers across the globe.

Our rural setting makes for a relaxing time away from the hussle and bustle of everyday life, in which you can choose the dress of your dreams.

Please contact us on +353 53 9232586 or email hildakavanagh@gmail.com to arrange your appointment

Weddings Choosing the right venue for your Wexford Wedding Celebration is a very important decision. From the moment you walk through the front doors of the Ashdown Park Hotel, you will be met by a welcoming and friendly team in a beautiful reception area where your guests will arrive on your special day. With candles lighting at the foot of the sweeping staircase, which is overseen by a beautiful Waterford Crystal Chandelier, there is no place finer to host your nearest and dearest.

Our Management Team and Highly Experienced Wedding & Events Manager will ensure that your day is uniquely designed and organised to match your every wish and dream. Attention to every detail ensures a lifetime of memories. Why not come along and see for yourself what is on offer at the beautiful Wexford wedding venue the Ashdown Park Hotel.

With packages and themes tailored to suit every need starting at â‚Ź3,850 for 100 and optional extras to include every detail such as bespoke photography

by Leo Doyle & exquisite wedding cakes by the Cake Creator, your day will wow and please.

We would be delighted to meet with you at your convenience and we provide a dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator 7 days a week to discuss your special day.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Ashdown Park Hotel.

With Kindest Regards,

Your Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinators Aileen Hanley ahanley@ashdownparkhotel.com 053 94 30444 Eimear Kenny sales@ashdownparkhotel.com 053 94 30444

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We deliver your

Deepest Emotions

Garrett Byrne

PHOTOGRAPHY

Flowers for all occasions, Wedding flowers, Chair covers and Sash for hire, many flower arrangements to hire for weddings or events, chocolates, soft toys, gifts, indoor & outdoor plants, personalised candles, Delivery service available

Helenas

Garrett Byrne L.I.P.P.A.

Flowers for All Occasions

The Plaza Pearse Street Gorey, Co Wexford OPEN: Mon-Sat: 9.30am-5.30pm Closed Sundays.

Tel: 053 948 0375 www.helenasflowers.ie

8 South Green, Arklow, Co.Wicklow Phone: 086 8496110 www.garrettbyrnephotography.com gbyrnephotography@eircom.net

Large Range of Diamonds Platinum & Gold Jewellery Wedding Ring & Gift Specialists

Newbridge Silverware, Thomas Sabo, Paul Costello Gorey Shopping Centre The Avenue, Gorey Co. Wexford

Tel: 053

9483669

37 Main Street Gorey Co. Wexford

Tel:

053 9421351

www.whitmorejewellers.com

Blow Drys from €15.00 Wash, cut & blow dry from €30.00 Colour, cut & blow dry from €55.00 Appointement not always necessary.

First Floor, 43 Esmonde Street, Gorey, Co.Wexford Tel: 05394 81100 - Mob: 087 7445915

Weddings Arrive up to our main entrance where you will be greeted by the flowing rich red carpet, champagne and soft sounds of our in house harpist or classical pianist.

Take advantage of the grand staircase where your photographer can capture the moment with a group photo before heading into the newly transformed Banqueting suite where warm tones of olive green and rich heather set the tone for the evening.

Overlooking the picturesque free flowing waterfall, bridge and landscaped gardens it provides the perfect backdrop for the celebration.

Judy and Deborah are our special events team together they work with every couple to meticulously plan and arrange every detail of their wedding to ensure an unforgettable experience.

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Esmonde Street, Gorey, Co.Wexford

053-94-84448 makingfacesgorey@gmail.com

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Whether you are looking for beautifying or therapeutic benefits our highly trained therapists will direct you toward the right treatment for your individual needs. A visit to Azure will make you feel like the goddess you are.

Specialising in Yonka and Phyts skincare, holistic and hot stone massage. For full list of treatments check our website www.azurebeauty.com or phone us on 053 9481228 Azure Health & Beauty 4 Clonattin, Gorey, Co.Wexford Open Mon,Tues & Fri 9.30 – 6.00 Wed & Thurs 9.30 -8.00 Sat 9.30-5.30

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Bridal Makeup Making Faces Makeup Studio is located on Esmonde Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford. The first Make Up Studio to set up in Ireland.

Stacey Brennan is the proprietor with over 8 years of extensive experience in Fashion Shows, Film Sets and Magazine shoots.

The team in Making Faces Makeup Studio have worked with celebrities and models such as Paris Hilton, Andrea Roche, Pamela Flood, Rosanna Davison, Glenda Gilson, Sarah Morrissey, Blaithnaid McKenna, Michelle McGrath and Rozanna Purcell (Miss Universe Ireland 2010).

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Making Faces has also worked closely with Irelands leading bridal magazine “Confetti” as well as RTE’s Off the Rails, Ireland AM, South East Wedding Magazine, VIP, Stellar, RSVP, and KISS Magazine.

The Makeup Artists at Making Faces together have worked with over 1500 brides countrywide. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment as our Artists can be booked up to 18 months in advance. The Makeup Studio currently have three Makeup Artists at Making Faces specialising in Bridal Makeup. Stacey Brennan, Apryl Brennan and Sarahmarie Howes.

As we all know you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Professional, experienced help is always advisable especially when one is nervous and it matters most. A wedding comes to everyone’s mind when contemplating professional make up. Portrait Photographs, Passport Photographs, Interviews are examples of other occasions where investment in make up and that extra lift are all important. The cost is very little in comparison to the long lasting value obtained i.e. from as little as € 35 - € 70. A trial for a wedding especially is always recommended 2 months in advance.

How to book your date

Please contact us at 053 948 4448 or email us at makingfacesgorey@gmail.com and we can talk to you in further detail about your big day. ​ Our artists can travel to any location in Ireland. We currently have three Makeup Artists at Making Faces specialising in Bridal Makeup.

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KIDS INDOOR FACILITIES

GAMES ROOM Equipment for the games room can be got from the reception with a refundable €5 deposit on all items.

Evening Movies 7:45pm and Disco time every evening at 10 pm at (peak season) Some where for the older child to relax and make new friend, (any time) • Pool Tables • Air Hockey Table • Table Tennis • Evening Movies • Disco Area • Sofas and hangout space SHOP Conveniently located in the main lobby Open from 11.30am-19.30pm Selling all your family needs. (peak season) AMBER CINEMA Held nightly in the Games Room, Movie Starts at 7.45pm (peak season) Also available for your room is nightly DVD player rental (any time) Reception can organise this, package includes ice-cream and popcorn and a choice of 2 DVD’s @ €15.00 (€20 refundable deposit is required) (peak season) PLAYZONE Play area for younger children with a jungle gym & ball pool. (any time) Various daily activities from art & crafts to games and free play. (peak season) Drop in & see what’s on.

NURSING ROOM Making life a little bit easier on you, our nursing room has a Microwave, Sterilizer and Kettle.

No need to pack these when coming to the Amber Springs. (any time)

KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Traditional Birthday Party Includes old fashioned games as well as use of the soft play facility Sporty Parties (Seasonal) In our Outdoor area private use of the Crazy Golf Course, Soccer Field & Karting Swimming Party An organized swimming party supervised by qualified staff

KIDS OutDOOR FACILITIES

There is always access to the outdoor play areas however please be aware that from November to March our Animal friends maybe on their holidays at the Furry Friends Family Farm.

Please rest assured there is still plenty to keep you busy in the Amber Park as Our Kings & Queens are always available for a fun game of Chess, or become a Pirate on the Big Pirate fun Ship & you can practice your skills on our Soccer Field

AMBER EXPRESS

This is our very own train. (peak season) Leaving our very own Train station, check with reception for train times Making its way along by the duck pond to feed the ducks. â‚Ź3.00 per person or Family Ticket (2adults & 2kids) â‚Ź10.

We also have a Spooky train for Halloween and Santa experience for Christmas which are equally entertaining and well worth the train ride

AMBER PARK This is our play park located at the rear of the hotel, access is through Brookes Bar.

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Santa Train

& The Magic Village in the Mill Field

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t was a rather frosty November night last year, while making his way home to the North Pole, Santa who had been practicing high speed roof landing manoeuvres with his new Sleigh, noticed his pouch of magic-flying-reindeer dust was not closed tightly. At that moment as he took his reindeerthrough an 820 degree loop at 500 miles per hour, out of his magic pouch streamed the special dust made from millions of Christmas dreams & wishes.

Santa had been flying over the Mill Field which sits beside Amber Park in the Amber Springs Hotel. As Santa flipped his sleigh back to normal flight mode he watched as, far below in the Mill Field an enchanted village of peculiar looking houses began to grow up from the ground as if they were plants springing through the soil. As each house popped up Santa saw a flickering candle light appearing in the icy windows and what looked like very brightly dressed little people tottering about this new little village.

Now Santa had never seen anything like this before and not having any of these houses or people on his list he had to get a closer look. Santa took the sleigh down to 1500 feet and hovered over the village and as he did this he realized that these houses were North Pole houses & the people were elves!

The magic dust from his pouch must have reacted with the Wexford Soil and created this new world behind the Amber Springs.

Happy to see his faithful elves Santa landed his Sleigh in the middle of the village. All the elves were so excited to see Santa. Every last elf came out to welcome the red suited visitor. Santa went around visiting all the houses and meeting all the elves enjoying cups of piping hot chocolate, chocolate covered marshmallows and stacks of other sweet treats. When he got to the last house he was surprised that it was empty. Enquiring about the inhabitants the Head Elf told Santa that this would be his house any time he wanted to visit. Santa was so happy to be told this he promised to return every year and spend lots of time with his new family of elves. He even said he would bring along some friends including Mrs Claus because he would miss her too much. Most importantly Santa promised to bring lots of presents for all the really good children who could come and visit him in his new Christmas village in the Mill Field.

Santa Claus will be Meeting Children in his magical new village in the Mill Field this December. Tickets will very soon be available from the Amber Springs Hotel 053 9484000. It promises to be a wonderful family day out for all ages.

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he concept of producing a food product to give a better quality and consistency to the kitchen is not a new one, but it is the most common under used ethos in most food establishments. The fundamentals of food products must be revived and followed by the mantra of better cooking practices and back to the basics.

At Redmond farm the Angus Heifer Herd is the key source of quality beef for both the Amber Springs and Ashdown Park Hotels going forward and with the added introduction of our Vegetable garden and two 40 meter tunnels, we hope to give a good supply of Beef, Vegetables and Fresh Salad products.

We are trying to create a seasonal garden with a lot of various small leaf salads throughout the year and Vegetables grown seasonally.

With the beef products we have set aside a cold room to hang and dry age our strip loins, fillets and wing ribs. The process takes between 14 and 21 days after slaughter in a controlled environment. The fillets need very little hanging whereas the strip loins and ribs need the 21 day ageing.

To make sure we have full traceability, we stamp our processed cattle with our R stamp and trace it from farm to fork.

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History of Gorey The historic Market House which is on Main Street Gorey, is a Victorian style building which is now the local government administrative centre and houses the unique chiming clock.

This old 18th century building was rebuilt in 1709 and is currently used as the meeting place for the Gorey Town Commissioners. It is also the location of the Gorey Tourist Office. During the 1798 insurrection prisoners were held here.

The building is listed as a place of regional historic interest.

The historic Market House which is on Main Street Gorey, is a Victorian style building which is now the local government administrative centre and houses the unique chiming clock. This old 18th century building was rebuilt in 1709 and is currently used as the meeting place for the Gorey Town Commissioners.

It is also the location of the North Wexford Tourist Office.

During the 1798 insurrection prisoners were held here. The building is listed as a place of regional historic interest.

The street has many old fashioned shop-fronts - Browne’s Pub, Myles Doyle, Hughie Doyle’s, French’s Premier House and McGoverns Lounge are among the shop-fronts listed for protection. Take note of the Eco Restaurant whose fine premises are protected for regional interest.

At the top of the Main Street is the Court House. Built in 1819, it was burned down in 1922 but was rebuilt shortly afterwards. Beside the Court House is the Church of Ireland. Christ Church was erected in 1861, and boasts some magnificent stained glass windows. The structure of the Church with its tower is beautiful and this is highlighted when it is illuminated at night. The Church is listed for preservation for the national interest. Beside Christ Church is the old Erasmus Smith School House. Built in 1834, the architecture is worth noting; it is now the Social Services Centre.

If you travel on up the street, you will see The Monument of the 1798 insurrection, with its cannons facing down the Main Street. These guns are an added feature of recent years.

In the Market Square, Gorey’s designated casual trading area, you will find the Methodist Church. Built in 1834, it’s the towns oldest church. Also in the Market Square is the Old Cemetery where the remains of Bishop Thomas Ram are buried, who’s family were responsible for Gorey’s fine layout.

The location of the Irish Permanent offices on the Main street was the site of Bishop Ram’s Palace, which was built about 1620, but has long since gone. It was Bishop Thomas Ram who constituted a corporate town under a charter dated 19th October 1619 called The Town of Newborough. This was the foundation of Gorey, although there was a nucleus of a town here since 1296. The Ram family determined the Administration of Gorey affairs for three centuries.

Looking down Rafter Street, you can see Rynvanney House, built in 1814 which was a former R.I.C. Barrack and a nursing home.

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Forest Park Leisure Centre Courtown Hbr Gorey Co.Wexford

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History of Gorey The third church in Gorey is located on Saint Michael’s Road at the bottom of the Main Street. Saint Michael’s Church is a beautiful and spacious structure, distinguished by its massive square tower. The Church was designed by the famous Pugin.

About half a mile from the town, Clonattin has a burial ground dating back to the fifth century and the remains of a small monastic church are still evident. Due to the cholera outbreaks during and after the famine it is recorded that many of the paupers who died were brought from the old Gorey union workhouse and buried in communal graves at Clonattin.

Some old workhouse buildings still stand in Ramstown, also the site of Gorey Leather Factory (1936 - 1979). The beautiful entrance hall of the old work-house has recently been restored as a dwelling house and Gorey business park is now located on the remaining site.

Also in the district is the home of the notorious Hunter Gowan at Mount Nebo, as it was then called. It was later re-christened Mount Saint Benedict as the Benedictines founded a college there where many of our former politicians were educated. The college closed in the early 1920’s

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Courtown Sea Safari

Fifteen Minute Blast €6 per person. (min. 4, max. 7 people) A high speed thrill ride in Courtown Bay, with sharp and unexpected turns, guaranteed to have you in 'Stitches.'

Half Hour Spin €12 per adult. €8 per child aged 15 or under. A short trip up north to Ballymoney, or down south to Roney Rock to visit the home of the local grey seals, followed by a short high speed thrill ride along the way home

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One Hour Sea Tour €20 per adult. €10 per child aged 15 or under. An hour long trip up north to Ballymoney and Kilmichael to visit some of the ship wrecks along the coast or down south to Roney Rock and Cahore Harbour for some seal spotting.

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Nostalgia Talking of times past ......

North Wexford has always been a holiday and “out of town” destination for Dubliners and further afield.

Many people have fond memories of Gorey and Courtown, its characters, streetscape and its place in their past.

That probably explains just why so many people who visited here in the past, come back, time and time again with many settling here full time.

Nostalgia is not the sole preserve of the tourist, many of us wistfully look back at olden times with great fondness.

Nostalgia is a potent force in all our lives as the rosy glow of the past leaves us all in much, much better form.

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Take a stroll along Esmonde Street and you’ll quickly see why it’s become known as ‘The Grafton St of the South East’… a variety of boutiques to cater for all fashion trends and tastes; from elegant Mother of the Bride… to trendy working mum… and stylish working professional… to glamorous party and wedding guest… to fashion conscious twenty-somethings… and these boutiques compliment other Gorey fashion favourites found on and just off, the Main St. Sitting pretty among these gems is Kibo Shoe Boutique…

A wonderful haven for all you ladies who LOVE Beautiful, Stylish shoes and who covet finding something a little different.

Kibo has a desire to offer GORGEOUS shoes to cater for all occasions and so owner Sinead heads to Italy, Spain and London each season to personally hunt for something unique and special. Of utmost importance however is comfort, and Sinead firmly believes this comes with quality design, materials and craftsmanship, so special attention is given to assessing the quality and design when choosing new labels.

Proudly, Kibo is the only stockist in Ireland of Aquatalia by Marvin K, the brand famously worn by Kate and Pippa Middleton. Designed for our weather with weatherproof suede and leather, but ultimately stylish¸ comfortable and wearable.

We are also exclusive stockists of Liu Jo, Logan, Ganzo, Atelier do Sapato among others... So if you want to make your friends envious of your unique taste and eye to seek out that something individual to just you, head to Kibo while you’re in town to check out the collection.

Kibo also stocks other well known and loved brands that include Chie Mihara, Hunter, Hispanitas, Le Babe, EMU, Eva Sanchez, Chinese Laundry and Fiona McGuinness.

Drop into Kibo on Esmonde St while visiting Gorey, you’ll be sure to be tempted by something fabulous. If not shoes then we stock the gorgeous Gabs Italian leather bags along with other beautiful accessories.

Esmonde Street Gorey, Co.Wexford +353 (0)53 943 0930 info@kiboshoes.ie www.kiboshoes.ie kiboshoes

If you want some Retail Therapy, then Gorey is a must go to venue. The Town is well planned out with an easy to find street structure. All of the town is easily within walking distance from Knockmullen to Clonattin and everywhere in between.

We have ample parking both on street and in private and local authority car parks. With in excess of 900 spaces available we have space for everyone, with a simple flexi parking arrangement on the streets and a day rate in the car parks.

The Shopping experience in Gorey covers every option from boutique owner managed shops to big named outlets. Our broad category of Frocks, Jocks and Bling makes Gorey the best shopping experience on the East Coast of Ireland.

With great labels on offer for men, women and children in every shop in the town every street in Gorey is worth a look. Meander down The Avenue, onto Main Street, slip down John Street, move on to McDermott Street and linger a while on Esmonde Street and see exactly what we mean.

Bring something home for dinner Have your hair done Grab a bite to eat Pick up a book the list is endless......

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For the largest range of smart TV’s in the South East call into Redmond Electric

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We are a family run business delivering lots of lovely treats to the people of Gorey and afar. Drop in to purchase everything from Crystals and Handmade Cards to Mirrors and Incense.

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Nestled in the South East’s fashion capital, La Crème Boutique in Gorey is a treasure trove of exquisite clothes, handpicked for Mothers of the Bride & Groom, wedding guests, special occasions & the catwalk of your everyday life. An Aladdin’s cave of gorgeous dresses, versatile separates, covetable shoes & accessories, awaits you at this renowned boutique.

La Crème Boutique in Gorey is known throughout Ireland as a destination boutique for the style savvy lady looking for something that little bit different, always offering a unique, personal service to dynamic, style conscious women. Owner Marian’s sharp and impressively diverse buying skills are well known and she goes that extra mile to bring her clients the best in style and choice each season. Marian’s own style is quirky, different, colourful and fun and she is well known as a natural when it comes to dressing people with less than perfect body shapes.

La Crème Boutique and their highly trained staff are experts in dressing women for all facets of their busy lives.

Set over two floors and stocking 68 Irish & International labels in sizes 10-24, this is one shop that never fails to impress.

Whether it’s the perfect statement dress, a once in a lifetime special occasion outfit, stylish trousers or that perfect pair of shoes, La Crème has the stock to satisfy.

Trends and Style Tips At La Crème Boutique, we take your style seriously. Marian McKenna, proprietor, and our staff have invaluable expertise and training in dressing various body shapes to accentuate and highlight a customer’s best features, while detracting from those areas we dislike. Marian’s own style is quirky, different, colourful and fun and she is a natural when it comes to dressing people with less than perfect body shapes.

We have also trained and worked with The Style Personality, which works with the principle of each person having an individual taste in fashion, clothes and styling. This ensures you leave the shop feeling comfortable and confident and looking truly wonderful.

Our style tips will help you to choose the best look for your figure on that special occasion.

General Style Tips • Pleasing yourself is a rule number one. If you feel great in what you are wearing, that positive feeling will radiate out. Wear a good bra that is properly fitted before you chose your outfit.

• Women are often more concerned about what size is on the label than how well the clothes actually look in the mirror. Sometimes going up one size can visually make you look two sizes smaller.

• Nobody has the perfect body and there are many ways of disguising specific areas that you would rather not show. If you have great legs, be sure to show them but compensate by bringing your neckline up.

• Empire line dresses are great for those of us trying to hide a tummy. If you have a great waist but bigger hips, go for the prom dress-style nipped in at the waist and flowing loosely over the hips.

• A ‘V-neck’ is always better if you have a large bust.

Introduce some classic pieces into your wardrobe. Items that transcend the seasons such as a jacket that can be worn with white linen in Summer but works equally good with black in Winter.

• If you are self conscious about your arms, think three quarter or chiffon sleeves.

• Use our expertise when shopping. We have the tips and tricks to make a difference.

• The right shoe is vital to complete the overall look, while the wrong shoes can ruin an outfit. Buy a shoe with a heel you can walk in comfortably for a realistic period of time.

Renowned for their expertise and attention to detail, incredible customer service, honesty and friendliness stand out at La Crème Boutique.

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Gorey has fast become the shopping mecca of the Southeast, renowned for individual and ecclectic boutique style shops with an array of goodies from high end fashion for ladies, menswear and kiddies to treasure troves of gift shops and interior specialists.

Described as Irelands largest outdoor shopping centre, a row of independent stores run from the top the of the main street right down to Esmonde Street Lower and lots of beautiful side streets inbetween. Historically a market town Gorey has always had very real and vibrant retail heart and one that continues to beat so strongly today. From finding the perfect gifts for your pooch to sourcing beautiful local artwork and crafts you can enjoy the relaxed shopping vibe, the delicious local cafes and cake shops and enjoy meeting the locals renowned for their friendliness. Extremely easy to navigate on foot you can “boutique hop” from one store to another and stop off for a coffee or lunch inbetween.

If you take a meander down Esmonde Street known as “Boutique Boulevard” youll be amazed with the variety on offer with fashion labels sourced from style capitals all over the world. One such boutique Ruby Rouge is renowned for stocking unusual pieces from around the globe “Independent boutiques have the ability to source selected pieces from many different designers and fashion labels, we have the opportunity to offer something individual and unique aswell as excellent styling and customer service. We can also be very reactive to the economy and fashion trends and give the customer exactly what they want, thats what makes independent boutiques special, we have labels in our store that are exclusive to us in Ireland ...customers love to be individual and unique at a price they can afford thats why they travel to Gorey to shop.” says Niamh Byrne owner of Ruby Rouge. “If you love fashion, you will love Gorey...its as simple as that, we have Mums and daughters, groups of friends, families all travelling from every corner of Ireland to shop together as their is a store to cater for everyones needs” she continues.

Often featured on the style pages and fashion programmes such as Off the Rails and Xpose there are lots of fun fashion events held throughout the year, watch out for fashion shows in the months of March, August and September with Gorey Fashion Week usually held in September. Recently our outdoor catwalk show on Esmonde Street, one of the first hosted in Ireland, drew crowds from far and wide. Love shopping? love fashion? love Gorey,.. see you there.....

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thekitchenatgorey @TheKitchenGorey At ‘ The Kitchen’ we take our food seriously, sourcing local, IRISH, seasonal, free range and organic where possible. We believe that quality ingredients speak for themselves and pride ourselves on creating flavoursome dishes that reflect our passion for simple, rustic and uncomplicated food. Our menu has been well thought out to attract both families and couples.

1-4 North Parade, Gorey, Co. Wexford 053 948 0541 | eat@thekitchengorey.ie | thekitchengorey.ie

Loch gCarman Arms 90 Main St, Gorey, Co.Wexford

053 9421513

Green Door Cafe Bar serving : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

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Music every Saturday Swithin's Restaurant catering for all occasions big and small Gleeson's Bar: serving beer/ales & spirits Accommodation: cosy rooms in the centre of town

Out & About From breakfast to dinner you won’t be disappointed with what is on offer in Gorey and North Wexford.

Every taste and palate is catered for throughout the entire town with many of our eateries listed in the best guides nationally.

Gorey really is a Fusion of food, ranging from alfresco eating on the sidewalk to gourmet fine dining at one of our many exclusive restaurants. If your choice is European, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Portugese, French, Thai, Traditional etc in these strained economic times there is budget to suit every pocket.

Why not sample the fare at The Kitchen, Eco Pizzeria, The Pigs Tale, Casapepe, The Book Cafe, Tavarie or Loch gCarman Arms. They don’t just do food in many of these establishments as many of them also offer musical entertainment, ranging from Classical to Jazz Food is essential to our very existence and thankfully Gorey has it in abundance.

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Red Wine - White Wine - White & Sparkling Wines Red Wines & RosĂŠ Casapepe Wicklow, Market Square,Wicklow Town - Tel: 0404-62050 Casapepe Gorey, Main Street, Gorey - Tel: 053-9489512

Out &About Many of Ireland’s top chefs are proud to call Gorey home.

You will find a flavour to suit every palate with award winning menus around every corner.

Gorey prides itself on the amount of businesses that are filled with produce grown locally or run by natives to the area. It is the same with all the restaurants, cafes, bars and others eateries. All are proud to support local suppliers.

The licensed Public House has been the focal point of Irish night life down through the years and Gorey is no different with a range of establishments on offer ranging from the most modern right through to traditional Olde Worlde options.

When the sun goes down, the town and villages come alive with pubs filled with local atmosphere, traditional music, and friendly staff to help make your evening end on the highest note Pop into the Comedy Club held in the Loch Garman Arms Hotel, or experience the buzz of Frenchs Bar for their traditional Irish night every Thursday, see “Elvis” in McGoverans on occasion or play skittles in Brownes.

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Furniture Craft Ltd is a family run business established in 1979 based in County Carlow.

We design and manufacture bespoke furniture in both the Hotel & Bar Industry and the Domestic Furniture Industry. The company's ability to design and manufacture to the highest standard and fit to agreed deadlines have resulted in it securing many prestigious contracts.

DOMESTIC FURNITURE INDUSTRY Designers and Manufacturers Kitchens and Storage Solutions Doors, Skirting and Architrave Bespoke Furniture made to order HOTEL & BAR INDUSTRY Designers and Manufactures Projects include Amber Springs Hotel, Ashdown Park Hotel, Mullingar Park Hotel and Eldons Bar, Clonmel Foreign work includes bars in London, Gibraltar, Rome, Cyprus, Dallas, Toulouse

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Arts & Culture If you are looking for a vibrant artistic community, look no further than North Wexford and Gorey – its artistic hub.

Whether you are looking for links to the past from the architecture of its most historic buildings including St. Michaels, etc. to the Fringe Summer Festival or Gorey Little Theatre – Gorey has a world of Arts second to none.

Gorey Little Theatre has developed a purpose built Theatre on Pearse Street. Being home to the Gorey Musical Society it also stages the Summer Play during July and August in addition to hosting the Drama Festival each year. Live Opera performances are offered on the big screen with a full season on offer from movies@gorey if that floats your boat.

North Wexford also has a very active Art Circle and they annually exhibit.

A recent innovation in the Art World has been the development of Gorey School of Art. Recognised both nationally and internationally, Gorey School of Art is at the forefront of the development of the arts in Gorey.

Gorey School of Art has been offering quality education programmes for over a decade with its FETAC education course provider, Gorey Community School.

With its full-time courses based in the Gorey Business Park in Ramstown, Gorey School of Art now offers qualifications at various levels, with active plans for a new third level degree being progressed. Outside of these respected courses, GSA is also actively developing an annual exhibition programme. Couple this with its existing artist residency programme, free public seminars/ workshops and plans for a creative kids clubs, GSA will certainly get your creativity juices flowing.

With the house of story telling at Ar mBreacha in Ballyduff and an active Photo Club the Arts is very much alive.

Hopes are high that the historic Market House, which is currently vacant will be developed as a centre for the arts over the coming years.

It is the focal point of the Gorey Market House Craft and Design Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend with a focus on quality national and international craft workers and designers.

Using the Civic Offices and VEC premises on the Avenue to stage some of the exhibitions the festival is recognized by the Craft Council of Ireland.

Of course it isn’t only just exhibitions as the Town buzzes with activities for all the family.

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Fishing Coarse Fishing in North Wexford Nearest is at Athy, Carlow and Graiguenamanagh.

However, coarse fishermen could well try the excellent Mullet (to 6lb.) in Courtown Harbour. Bread, float fished or freelined are favourite means.

Free fishing, but mind the ducks!

Fishing Supplies: Courtown Harbour Charter Angling (087) 134 8018

River Fishing in North Wexford Ahare River

This river has a run of sea trout June to September (mid June to mid July best). Generally only worth fishing downstream of the bridge at Castletown to the sea, slow rather still water.

Bann River

This river rises on Croghan Mountain, flows through Hollyfort, Craanford, Camolin and Ferns. It is a tributary of the Slaney. There are numerous small brown trout in this river. Occasional sea trout July/August.

Banks generally overgrown.

Ounavarragh River

This little river flows through Killena, Ballycanew and Courtown Harbour. Much of this river from Ashton Bridge (1 mile downstream of Ballycanew) is controlled and managed by the Ounavarra Angler’s Association.

This portion of the river has been stocked with 16oz brown trout, had weirs erected etc. Day and week permits are available. There is a bag limit of three brown trout per day. The rest of the river can be fished free. There is a good run of sea trout from June to September and a few salmon, July to September. Best fishing is on associated waters close to Courtown. Day tickets required and are normally sold at Whitmore’s Jewellers, Main Street, Gorey, (053) 9421351.

Slaney River

Mighty salmon river, flows Baltinglass to Tullow to Bunclody to Enniscorthy. Salmon have become scarce in recent years, but there is a fair run of sea trout in June and July. Brown trout generally less than 8oz. Most of the towns on the river have fishing associations, who will facilitate tourists with day permits. Local Byelaw on the Slaney states fly fishing only after the first day of April. Tackle & Licences can be obtained at Cullens, 14 Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, (053)92421859.

Remember : It is an offence to fish any river without authority of the owner or occupier

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Award Winning O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon Co. Served in The Amber Springs & Ashdown Park Hotel

O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon Co. has been supplying The Amber Springs & Ashdown Park Hotel with their range of Dry Cured Rashers, sausages and puddings since early 2012.

O’Neill’s Dry Cure Bacon Co. pride themselves on producing bacon that tastes and cooks like it should. In order to achieve this, traditional dry curing methods, a unique dry curing recipe and high quality meat is used. Pat O’Neill of O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon Co. explains “Consumers are increasingly becoming more interested in the ingredients, quality and taste of their food and are looking for natural foods. We dry cure our bacon, using an old family recipe with a mix of sea salt and sugar. We use 30% less salt than average and as we don’t add water, no phosphates are needed. This traditional way of curing bacon really brings out the taste and is healthier “ Pat continues “With O’Neills you get all meat, so when our bacon is cooked there is no shrinking on the pan. The result is proper rashers that taste and cook like they should” The award winning product range includes dry cured rashers, streaky rashers, ham fillets, bacon loins, sausages and puddings for the retail and wholesale sectors.

O’Neills Dry Cured Bacon Co. has won numerous prestigious awards, is highly acclaimed by food critics and is the chosen bacon of many of the top chefs in Ireland.

In 2011 Pat O’Neill was presented with the Food Writers Guild Award from Darian Allen which is one of the most sought after awards in the food industry. For the last 3 years O’Neills Dry Cured Bacon co. has featured in Georgina Campbell’s Best Breakfast Awards with customers taking the Best Hotel Breakfast Award 2011, Best Guest House Breakfast Award 2012 and Best B&B Breakfast Award 2013.

The new look pack can be found in a selection of speciality food stores, butchers and Supervalu supermarkets across Dublin and the south east for example Pettitt’s SuperValu; Ardkeen Foodstore, Waterford; Kate’s Farmshop, Wexford; Donnybrook Fair; Cavistons, Greystones and Mortons of Ranelagh. For a full list of stockists and further details see www.oneillsbacon.ie or call

053 9367393.

At O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon Co. We know that the tastiest bacon is dry cured by hand in the traditional way.

Our award winning bacon is cured by hand for 3 weeks using our unique family recipe with natural sea salt.

We have 30% less salt than average and as we don’t add water, no phosphates are needed.

Fishing Sea Angling in North Wexford The village of Cahore in North Wexford has over the years, earned a reputation for being the premier venue for Sea Angling on the East Coast of Ireland.

This achievement is due to large stocks of fish and the vast variety of specimen fish recorded off the Cahore coast. Cahore itself is a great competition venue with annual events being held for members of the Irish Federation of sea Anglers.

Indeed many of the top anglers in the country fish from Cahore.

Other noted areas along the coast are Courtown and Castletown.

The most popular types of fish caught along this coast are toperays, smooth hound, bull huss, sper-dogs and bass, while the recommended baits to use are mackerel, herring or ragworm

Shore Angling in North Wexford For shore anglers the North Wexford coast line stretching from Castletown to Morriscastle has numerous beaches, all of which are very accessible by road and have proven to be very popular beaches for catching specimen fish such as bass, while the recommended bait to use is crab, lugworm or ragworm.

Courtown and Cahore have excellent launching facilities for boats and it is advisable to check local knowledge of tides, weather conditions etc, before checking out.

Useful Number: Cahore Sea Angling Club (053) 94 27453

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Walking in Courtown Woods

If you are looking for a good walk for all the family this may be the one for you. There are three walks through the woods, the River walk takes you along the Ounavarra river which is beautiful.The car park is at the north of Courtown village just of the main Gorey road. www.courtownharbour.com/activities_courtown_woods.php

The Wexford Coastal Path

An Sli Charman, Wexford County Council If you are an energetic walker and would also like a chance to see most of the beaches mentioned in our beach guide, why not follow An Sli Charman which takes in most of them. An Sli Charman, the Wexford Coastal Path, was established in 1993 by Wexford County Council.

An Sli (The path) extends for 221 kilometres from Kilmichael point in the North East corner of County Wexford to Ballyhack, a picturesque village in the South West of our county. Along the way you will encounter sandy beaches, eroding clay cliffs, durable rocky headlands, areas of exceptional natural beauty and interest, historic towns and monuments.

Sli Charman is indicated along the path by signs bearing the “Man on Water� symbol. Information signs at various points along the path carry maps of the area and describe the main points of interest along that section of the walk.

Leading off over the headland at Kilmicheal Point, An Sli crosses Clones Strand, around the foot of Tara Hill and along the North Strand at Courtown. The high, soft claycliffs which first appear at Ardamine are a continous feature of the walk southwards through Cahore Point and Blackwater head to Ballinesker.

WARNING: Sli Charman brings you as close as possible to the shoreline. You may have to walk along steeped, narrow paths, over rocks, across streams, over stiles, along narrow streches of shoreline. Always have respect for the power of nature - rocks may shift, streams may flow in spate, sea waves may surge unexpectedly.

North Wexford Hill Walking

When hill-walking people are advised to wear suitable clothing and always inform others of your destination and the time you expect to return.

It is wise to bring a torch, whistle and wear approriate clothing such as layers of say, a T-shirt, fleece and waterproof anorak with walking trousers and or gators and good walking boots are essential, If your feet hurt you won’t walk!

There are many local walking clubs and routes that you can avail of throughout North wexford , details of which can be found on www. mountaineering.ie

Tara Hill

Contact : Dermot O’ Connor Phone: 086 / 3301904.

Walks Average 40 - 60 Minutes

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The committee includes Chairman, David Minogue, Vice Chair, Tommy Redmond, Treasurer, John Greene with Committee members Marian McKenna, Michael Gleeson, Niamh O’Sullivan and Dick White.

Additional support is from the Gorey Town Council to re-engage with the domestic and international audiences and place Gorey as a “must visit” destination. There will also be an online commercial business directory which will give each participating business the opportunity to have a full page web promotion allowing them to reflect the best their business has to offer. At the top tier of the directory businesses will also be able to link to their own sites, encourage bookings and provide real time news updates.

“As locals we know the richness of activities that Gorey, Ferns, Courtown etc has to offer, however our view is that many visitors stay in self-catering, guest houses or local hotels and don’t venture outside of the beach and accommodation circle. We want to encourage new visitors and entice repeat visitors to not alone enjoy everything we have to offer on and by the sea

but to explore the richness of our historic sites, embark on our coastal & inland walks; discover an

array of mouth-watering restaurants and cafes and fill up

their homes and wardrobes by visiting the fashion boutiques, food and

craft shops” said David Minogue, Gorey Town Council.

If you would like to find out more about the LoveGorey.ie

campaign please call 053 9483800 / 01 6697684

or email info@lovegorey.ie

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50 Ashdown park, Wexford

Situated just off the main Upper Square, on the Road to Riverchapel.

Courtown, Co.Wexford.

Tel: 0539425260

Waltzer and bumber,Various Kiddies Rides, State of the art casino from the favourite one arm bandits to video slots and roulette.

We are open 7 days a week all year round.

Swimming Pools, Spas, Saunas, Hot Tubs, Service, Maintenance, Chemicals and Accessories

Kidzone is an indoor adventure play centre conveniently located in Gorey Business Park just minutes drive from this hotel. Kidzone is fully equiped with play areas divided into age appropriate sections. Children of all ages up to 12 are catered for.

Parents can sit back and enjoy a coffee, the paper or avail of our free WiFi while the children are having the time of their lives while getting great exercise in a fun and safe environment.

www.poolandspa.ie Opening Hours:

Old Dublin Rd, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

T: 053 9239923 F: 053 9239927

Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am - 6.00pm

All other days

11.00am - 6.00pm

Closed Mondays

except Bank Holidays & Summer Holidays

Phone: 053 94 81218 info@kidzoneireland.ie | www.kidzoneireland.ie

A Gorey Halloween Telephone: Email: Website:

+353 87 6701096 goreyhalloween@gmail.com www.goreyhalloween.com

A weekend of fun-filled and gory events for families and adults alike that embraces the traditional Celtic aspects of Halloween and merges it with the new modernized festivities that surround the occasion. The town of Gorey comes together to present a Halloween experience for all. The town will host a “Gorey Halloween Festival” with scary events on offer for all the family including storytelling, fancy dress, Markets drama, pumpkin carving and more.

Gorey Craft & Design Festival The Gorey Market House Craft and Design Festival celebrates its fifth year with an array of amazing free events taking place in Gorey over the August Bank Holiday Weekend,August, 2013.

Weekend entertainment includes Live Music, Craft Exhibitions, Craft Shops and Demonstrations, a Craft Gallery ( local Craft Producers), Street Markets, a Farmers Market, Children’s Entertainment, a Strongman Competition, International Tug-Of-War, a Skittles Tournament, a Busking Competition, a Vintage Machinery Exhibition and a Fair Day. A notable feature of the festival each year, are the exciting craft exhibitions held throughout the town.

The festival also features the ever popular Children’s Fun Day which takes place in Gorey Community School.

Highlights include a climbing wall, face painting, arts & crafts, indoor and outdoor games, soccer and rugby skills, a puppet show, live music, train rides, and a magician.

One of the many new additions is Gorey’s first outdoor fashion show on Esmonde Street. Fully seated, the event is free and will showcase a selection of fabulous Irish and international labels stocked by well-known local boutiques (who will open until 9pm that evening). There will be on street musical entertainment before and after the show. Enjoy pink champagne, Wexford strawberries and cream while taking in the runway styles.

The festival is a unique combination of family fun, music and fashion while also celebrating and supporting the talent of local craftspeople. It delivers the message that Gorey is open for business and is town full of vibrancy and positivity. Not only is Gorey a thriving commercial centre it is also a close community that cherishes creativity and colour. Love life, love Gorey.

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52 Ashdown park, Wexford

Brady Catering Equipment Unit 1, Crossbeg Industrial Estate, Ballymount, Dublin 24.

Ph: 01 4502070 - Fax: 01 4502396

Sealed Air’s Diversey Business Weston Favell Centre Northampton NN3 8PD www.diversey.com

Diversey & Amber Springs

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For Amber Springs Guest Handbook

iversey understands that a great guest experience includes the appearance and cleanliness of a hotel’s rooms and facilities.

As part of Sealed Air, a global leader in facilities hygiene and food safety, Diversey has a complete range of products for housekeepers in hotels such as Amber Springs to make sure your rooms are clean, hygienic and fresh. The business works with some of the largest and best-known international groups as well and numerous boutique and independent hotels to help them improve their cleaning processes and achieve the very highest standards.

Diversey’s range covers every aspect of a hotel’s cleaning and hygiene requirement.

It includes amenities such as hand soaps, housekeeping products for bedrooms,

bathrooms and public areas, products for laundry and fabric care, and products to help ensure food storage, preparation and serving areas are clean and safe. All of these are designed to deliver the superior cleaning performance that creates the ideal guest experience.

Research shows that sustainability is important to guests as well as hotels and their suppliers. Diversey promotes sustainability by offering products which are simpler and safer to use and which utilise less packaging, generate less waste and consume less water and energy.

Further information in Ireland on +353 (0)1 808 1808 Diversey (www.diversey.com) is a business of Sealed Air Corp., a leader in food and other protective packaging solutions.

Sealed Air recently completed its acquisition of Diversey, creating the new global leader in food safety and security, facility hygiene and product protection.

Sealed Air (www.sealedair.com) is the new global leader in food safety and security, facility hygiene and product protection. With widely recognized and inventive brands such as Bubble Wrap® brand cushioning, Cryovac® brand food packaging solutions and Diversey® brand cleaning and hygiene solutions, Sealed Air offers efficient and sustainable solutions that create business value for customers, enhance the quality of life for consumers and provide a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations. Sealed Air generated revenue of $8.1 billion in 2011 and has approximately 26,000 employees who serve customers in 175 countries.

Tourist Info Weather

The climate in Ireland is mild and temperate. The average temperatures range from about 4°C in the winter and 16°C - 23°C in summer. Be sure to take some rain protection especially during winter and when travelling in the West or mountains at any time.

Sunrise/Sunset Times

In mid-winter the sunrise times are about 8.00am and sunset times about 16.00pm. During mid-summer, sunrise is at about 5.00am and sunset at about 21.45pm.

Winter/Summer Times

From the last week of March to the last week of October Ireland is on GMT. From the last week of October to the last week of March Ireland is on GMT + 1 hour

Passports and Visas

You need a valid passport to enter any European country. Visas are not required for everyone depending on the length and purpose of your visit. More visa information is available from the Irish Dept of Foreign Affairs.

Health

You should check that your health insurance coverage is adequate, especially if coming from North America.

EU citizens are entitled to free public hospital treatment but should obtain an E111 form prior to departure.

Health certificates are typically only necessary if you are arriving from a country where yellow fever is present.

Some countries will require you to announce yourself to officials on arrival if you have been in contact with farm animals prior to arrival.

Smoking

The Republic of Ireland has a ban on smoking in all places of work which includes nightclubs, pubs and restaurants.

Pharmacists:

Mackeys Chemist: (053) 94 21294 Roches Chemist: Tel: (053) 94 -21179 Wade’s Chemist: (053) 94 21339, (21339 after-hours).

McCauleys Chemist: (053) 94 21904 Tel: (053) 94 -21179 (after-hours)

Using the Phone

Ireland offers an extensive modern digital telephone service. Public telephones have two systems, cash and callcard.

In the Republic of Ireland for operator assistance for numbers within the Republic dial 1190, for numbers within Britain and Northern Ireland it is 1197 and for other international calls, collect calls, booking calls and other enquiries, it is 114.

The tones used Ireland are a continuous high pitched tone as a dial tone, a repeated double beat tone--burr-burr for the ringing tone and a high pitched, broken tone beep-beep-beep for the engaged tone.

Language/Accents

The main languages are English and Irish and most signposts in the Republic are bilingual. English is spoken by everyone while Irish is generally confined to pockets of the southwest, west and northwestern coastal areas, but it can sometimes be heard anywhere.

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54 Amber Springs, Wexford

Tourist Info VAT/Sales Tax Refunds

Visitors returning to non-EU countries can claim back VAT on purchases being brought home. This is refunded to your credit card account or into a currency of your choice at the airport on leaving. Ask when purchasing goods in shops for a tax-free shopping form with each purchase.

Electricity

The Republic of Ireland operates at 220V at 50Hz and 230/240V 50Hz in Northern Ireland. The electricity supplied is AC and plugs generally conform to BS1363 for 3-pin plugs except for shaving sockets which support most common international variants and are two-pin.

Units (Metric/Imperial)

The Metric system applies across most of Europe and Ireland. The most notable exception is the “hallowed” pint.

Some local traders still measure by the pound and ounce by default.

Police In the Republic of Ireland the law enforcement entity is called the Garda Síochana, with both male and female officers known as Gardaí, Garda singular. Northern Ireland’s police force is called the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC).

Getting Newspapers from home

Most national UK and national Irish papers are widely available. A few shops (Eason’s in particular) have selection of imported continental newspapers.

Travel Tax

There is travel tax charged usually when purchasing a ticket to the Republic. It only applies to air and sea travel.

The Law and Age limits

The legal age limit for the consumption of alcohol is 18 years.

Disabled Visitors

Many accommodations and tourist attractions have upgraded their facilities for the disabled. For more detailed information contact: In the Republic of Ireland:

Access Department

The National Rehabilitation Board, 25 Clyde Road, Dublin 4 Tel: ++353 1 668 4181 Fax: ++353 1 668 5029 or in Northern Ireland:

Disability Action

2 Annadale Avenue, Belfast, BT7 3JH Tel No. ++44(0)1232 491011. Fax ++44(0)1232 491627.

Looking for the nearest ATM cash machine? Or perhaps your unsure of the tipping etiquette in Ireland?

ONE WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEM & PAY PARKING Pay and Display Parking : Main Street - one hour limit, Church Street, McDermott Street, Rafter Street, John Street, Thomas Street, North Parade - (70c)per hour

Foreign Exchange Facilities

AIB Bank, Main Street, Gorey, (053) 94 21478 An Post, The Avenue, Gorey, (053) 94 21381 Bank of Ireland, Main Street, Gorey, (053) 94 21392 Irish Permanent, Main Street, Gorey, (053) 94 22266 Ulster Bank, Main Street, Gorey,(053) 94 20875 Pettitts Supermarket, Main Street, Gorey,(053) 94 21722

Banks Generally, in the Republic of Ireland the banking hours of business are Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 13.30 to 15.30 hours.

Some branches open during lunchtime and most open late one day a week (Thursday in Dublin).

The TSB works through lunch and has later closing times: 16.00 and 19.00 on Thursdays.

In Northern Ireland, banks in main towns are open 9.3Oam-4.3Opm Mon-Fri. Elsewhere, some may close from 12.30-1.30pm. In small villages, the bank may not open every day, so get cash in bigger centres. Building society banks are open longer (and, often, on Saturday).

A.T.M. Machines Banklink, AIB Bank, (053) 9421478 Cashere, Irish Permanent, (053) 94 22266 Pass, Bank of Ireland,(053) 94 21392 Servicetill, Ulster Bank(053) 94 20875 Banklink, Tesco Supermarket(053) 94 21111 A.T.M, Dunnes stores, Gorey Shopping centre,(053)9483520 Lotto Agents An Post, The Avenue, Gorey, (053) 94 21381 Dunnes stores, Gorey shopping centre,Gorey,(953)9483520 Pettitts Supermarket, Main Street, Gorey,(053) 94 21722 Tesco, Millands, Gorey (053) 94 21111 Money The Euro is the currency in the Republic of Ireland and Sterling in Northern Ireland. Both have 100 denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50.

Notes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100.

Some areas near the border can operate on a dual currency basis. In Northern Ireland it is very common for the banks to issue their own notes which some people may not accept in the UK due to unfamiliarity.

Tipping Hotels and restaurants often add 10-15% to the bill especially for large parties. This is not mandatory in the Republic of Ireland but is normal and of course, tipping always appreciated. Tipping in pubs is unusual except for table service.

Amber Springs, Wexford 55

AMBER SPRINGS HOTEL AND HEALTH SPA

Phone: +353 (0)53 948 0500 Email: info@ashdownparkhotel.com Web: www.ashdownparkhotel.com

Wexford Road, Gorey, Co.Wexford Phone: +353 (0)53 94 84000 Email: info@amberspringshotel.ie Web: www.amberspringshotel.ie