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

'When All is Ruin Once Again' for special screening in Gort - Connacht Tribune Group

'When All is Ruin Once Again' for special screening in Gort Connacht Tribune Group

A screening of the award-winning documentary When All Is Ruin Once Again, will take place in Sullivan's Hotel, Gort, on Saturday March 9, starting at 7pm.

Publish: Friday 22nd February 6:00am

Gort selected as pilot town for enterprise development - Connacht Tribune Group

Gort selected as pilot town for enterprise development Connacht Tribune Group

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gort has been selected as a pilot town in Galway for enterprise development under the Atlantic Economic Corridor. The initiative will ...

Publish: Saturday 16th February 1:13pm

Galway Management In Sporting Gesture As Wexford Land In Gort With Only 13 - Balls.ie

Galway Management In Sporting Gesture As Wexford Land In Gort With Only 13 Balls.ie

It's been a tumultuous few weeks for the camógs of Wexford. Having been hammered at home by Waterford in the opening round of this year's Littlewoods ...

Publish: Sunday 3rd February 8:00am

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