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Gorey Chamber has been nominated for two of the top prizes at the 2019 Chambers Ireland Awards next month. The Gorey Visitor Centre was nominated in the Most Innovative Project category while Gorey Chamber has also been shortlisted for Best Marketing Campaign for its ‘Digital Town’ initiative. The Chamber Awards seek to recognise the outstanding work of Chambers around the country in a variety of categories, from innovative projects to successful events. The Gorey Chamber’s ‘Digital Town’ initiative was an ongoing [...]

We will officially launch Internet Day 2018 in the IEDR Digital Dome in Gorey Civic Square October 25th 10am - 11am. Master of Ceremonies will be Irish businessman, entrepreneur and broadcaster, Bobby Kerr. CEO of IE Domain Registry, David Curtin will address the audience, which will be followed by a discussion on ‘The Digital Town’ with a panel of local and national business experts. Panellists and speakers to be announced. Please register your attendance here to ensure a place at the launch [...]

Gorey has been announced as Ireland's first ever 'Digital Town' by the IEDR – the national organisation responsible for registering and managing .ie domain names. The ‘Digital Town’ initiative will highlight the benefits and possibilities of the internet and celebrate the digital achievements of a local town. Gorey was chosen for its achievements in cultivating a truly digital environment in the town, and for its ongoing successes in fully embracing digital for its residents and for local business. By showcasing our [...]

This year Gorey will be taking part in Culture Night an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. We at the Gorey Visitor Centre will be hosting an evening of Literature and Music!  Come along for the Book Launch of Irish Author Nuala O'Connor's latest novel 'Becoming Belle'. Meet local author Shelia Forsey. Introductions will be by Irish Author Caroline Busher. Music will be by Composer & Singer Anne Colgan. Anne will be accompanied by local musical [...]

Wexford County Council Local Enterprise Office has published a wide range of training courses and workshops for the Autumn 2018. A highly recommended course includes Start Your Own Business which will run in the Hatch Lab from  3rd October to 5th December. The full programme for the period September- December is available from LEO at info@leo.wexfordcoco.ie or at info@goreychamber.ie 

2nd Quarter results from Retail Ireland are showing a 3.4% growth rate according to the IBEC retail sector representative group. The rise is mainly attributed to the fine weather spell during the quarter. Retail Ireland noted however that the fine weather was not good news for all sectors of retail, with some reporting declining footfall and falling sales in the period. Retail Ireland Director Thomas Burke said “While many retail categories have been boosted by the long dry spell, other sectors [...]

  Gorey’s appearance on RTE’s Six One News was one of the most-watched videos on the national broadcaster’s social media channels in July. Over 100,000 people watched the online clip which featured local businesses like La Creme boutique, Innovate, the M11 Business Campus and Gorey Chamber CEO Diarmuid Devereaux. The three-minute video showcased Gorey as the southeast’s top destination for shopping and the town’s growing reputation as a tech hub. When shared on the Gorey Chamber’s own Facebook page, the video [...]

Whelans Pharmacy, Gorey has been nominated a finalist in the ‘Pharmacy of the Year’ category of the inaugural Irish Independent Retail Awards 2018. The pharmacy on St Michaels Road, Gorey was set up in 2013 by local couple, Ed & Veronica Whelan and currently employs seven staff. “We are absolutely delighted to be nominated for this prestigious award and I wish to thank everyone who nominated us and to thank our brilliant staff who made this possible” said Ed. Gorey Chamber [...]

Gorey & North Wexford continues to gain an envious gaze from all around as RTE News held an outside broadcast from Courtown last Friday with George Lee meeting prominent Chamber Members and Michael D'Arcy TD in Gorey as part of a segment on how Gorey & North Wexford had, on the most part, been less affected by the economic downturn. See the piece on Gorey below: https://www.facebook.com/rtenews/videos/2204077836287873/   .