Gorey (Irish: Guaire) is a market town, in north County Wexford which is situated midway between Dublin and Wexford, is an ideal centre for the holiday-maker who wishes to gain easy access to the numerous beaches of the area. Molumney Art Centre is open daily in summer.
Gorey has a vibrant cultural life, with a very active Theatre Group, producing several plays through the year, and bringing plays in performed by visiting groups. They also host an annual week long Drama Festival. In the summer months, they put on a twice weekly play, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. Every second year, a Pantomime is produced, which is always well received.
There are numerous activities available locally including championship standard golf, walking, watersports, horse riding and angling.
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