By Dan Walsh
Gorey is preparing for exciting summer celebrations as plans are announced for the Gorey Market House Festival 2025 which takes place Friday to Sunday, July 18th-20th, promising three unforgettable days of live music, arts and family fun.
The festival promises an electric mix of local talent and headline acts, family friendlyevents, a street market plus the return of the annual Making Music Busking Competition – all set against the vibrant, welcoming backdrop of Gorey’s bustling town centre.
Philip Knight, Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District Manager said; “We’re incredibly excited to see the Gorey Market House Festival return this July. It’s a wonderful celebration of local music, culture and community spirit, right here in the heart of Gorey.
“I’d like to sincerely thank the festival committee and volunteers for their tremendous dedication and hard work putting together such a fantastic programme again this year. Events like this are what make Gorey such a vibrant and welcoming place to live and visit,” concluded Mr Knight.
Cathaoirleach of Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District, Cllr Donal Kenny said; “The Gorey Market House Festival is a real highlight of the summer for families and visitors alike. It brings people together; supports local businesses and showcases the wonderful talent we have in North Wexford. I’m very proud, as Chair of the Municipal District, to support this fantastic event and I commend the committee for their tireless efforts to make it bigger and better every year.”
Visitors can expect a packed schedule of entertainment and events, including free live music on the Main Street Friday, Saturday and Sunday with artists including The Swift Show (Taylor Swift Tribute), Live Forever (Oasis Tribute), Fairytale of The Pogues (Pogues Tribute), Dabilla, The Mafia Cats, Fusion and Josh Quinn to name a few!
The Gorey Market House Festival is all about the community and the organisers are delighted to announce the return of The Family Fun Day in Gorey Town Park on Saturday from 12pm,
A Street Market on Gorey Main Street on Sunday from 10am, The Superhero Fun Run in Gorey Town Park on Sunday from 10am and the Annual Making Music Busking Competition on Saturday, July 19th (forms available from Making Music and Loch Garman Arms).
For more information on the festival, please visit LoveGorey.ie, Gorey Market House Festival on Facebook or Instagram, www.markethousefestival.com or email gorey@wexfordcoco.ie
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