The project was initiated by Fr William (Billy) Flynn PP who completed it with the help of James Grannell and other parishioners.
Fr Tommy Curran, who was baptised in 1945 in St Michael’s and celebrated his first Mass in the same church in 1970, officially launched the archive.
“Today we have a special event here in Gorey when we reach another important milestone in our history, as we inaugurate this archive,” Fr Curran said during the launch. “St Michael’s has been an integral part of our town over the past 180 years. It’s been here in times of famine and of revolution, in times of rebellion and war, in times of want and prosperity.”
Fr Curran invited parishioners to search sheds, attics and boxes for pictures, photographs and memorabilia and donate or lend the items to the archive to share their history with the community.
With a collection of items showcasing the history of the parish and town the archive will be open every Wednesday from 10.30am to 2pm.