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

Exciting two-day festival to take place in Gort - Galway Daily

Exciting two-day festival to take place in Gort Galway Daily

An exciting two-day festival is set to take place in Gort next month which will create economic opportunities for the town and district, according to Minister Ciaran ...

Publish: Tuesday 9th April 8:00am

Protected monument in Gort to get a facelift - Connacht Tribune Group

Protected monument in Gort to get a facelift Connacht Tribune Group

Galway Bay fm newsroom- A protected monument in Gort is set to be renovated. The county council has granted planning permission for Burren Lowlands CLG ...

Publish: Thursday 28th March 7:00am

Advertiser.ie - Spacious home in Gort Greine - Galway Advertiser

Advertiser.ie - Spacious home in Gort Greine Galway Advertiser

Mullery auctioneers is currently offering for sale a spacious four bedroom semidetached residence ideally situated on a larger end site to the rear of Gort Greine ...

Publish: Thursday 18th April 9:44am

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