Gorey

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GOREY

County : Wexford

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1632.

The cross in the arms symbolises religion, the swan and eel represent industry, the lion represents fortitude and the rose unanimity.

Literature : Image provided by "Laurence Jones" (laurencejones@eircom.net)