Gorey Guardian

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TypeWeekly newspaper
Format Tabloid
Owner(s) Independent News & Media
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersMarket Square, Gorey, County Wexford
Website http://www.goreyguardian.ie/

The Gorey Guardian is a local newspaper published once per week (every Tuesday) in County Wexford, Ireland. It is published in colour.

Content

The newspaper contains stories relating primarily to Gorey town and its surrounding area, as well as stories relating to County Wexford. The topics covered are wide ranging. It also contains a large number of photographs, which are published in colour. It has Advertisements and Sports sections. It also publishes Court reports.

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