From Beijing to Ballymoney with love

by wpaccessin1 | Oct 3, 2018 | LATEST NEWS, PEOPLE OF GOREY

From accountancy to jewellery designer – it might not seem the obvious career route, but Áine Breen is living the dream! Love Gorey caught up with her to chat about China, Celtic symbols and the Oscars … Q: How does China fit into your journey towards Liwu Jewellery?...

Meet referee James Owens

by wpaccessin1 | Aug 25, 2018 | LATEST NEWS, PEOPLE OF GOREY

Meet James Owens, the Kilrush man who refereed the Limerick-Galway All-Ireland hurling final in August! He has previously refereed the 2015 All-Ireland final between Kilkenny and Galway and has also refereed All-Ireland minor, U21 and club finals. Here, he answers our...

Boxing champ!

by wpaccessin1 | Jul 2, 2018 | LATEST NEWS, PEOPLE OF GOREY

“Are you a champ?” asked the little boy of Niall Kennedy – Gorey’s own professional heavyweight. The little boy was mesmerised by Niall’s IBA Americas’ belt, which he defended in June 9 in New Hampshire (a draw against American boxer Joel Caudle). Niall, ever...

The uilleann pipes are calling!

by wpaccessin1 | May 10, 2018 | LATEST NEWS, PEOPLE OF GOREY

When Mark Redmond started playing the uilleann pipes at the age of 12, he had to travel to Dunmore East to 88-year-old Tommy Kearney for lessons. But those lessons have paid off handsomely for the Gorey man was not only centre stage for many of the 1916 Centenary...

Working his magic on timber

by wpaccessin1 | Mar 27, 2018 | LATEST NEWS, PEOPLE OF GOREY

Born, reared, educated, living, and working in Gorey, Stephen Sheridan is about as native to Gorey as you can get. In addition to that, he’s a top craftsman, keeping the art of traditional wood hand carving alive in his workshop. Using just mallets and chisels,...