Welcome to Gort

Gort (Gort Inse Guaire or An GortAn Gort) is a small town in south County Galway, just north of the Clare border on the main Limerick-Galway road.

Gort's history dates back to the sixth century as a base for the King of Connacht. There are a number of historic sites around Gort, including Kilmacduagh Monastery and a Round Tower.

A large percentage of the local population are now non-Irish, with a large Brazilian community now living in Gort and working in local meat processing plants.

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Gort News

Multiple roads near Gort blocked by flooding - Galway Daily

Multiple roads near Gort blocked by flooding Galway Daily

Publish: Thursday 20th February 5:24pm

Death Notices Friday 21st February, 2020 - Galway Bay FM

Death Notices Friday 21st February, 2020 Galway Bay FM

Publish: Friday 21st February 8:19am

Gort locals triumph over plans for Biogas plant as planning permission refused - Galway Daily

Gort locals triumph over plans for Biogas plant as planning permission refused Galway Daily

Publish: Saturday 25th January 8:00am

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