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

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Publish: Saturday 20th October 3:50pm

Galway Daily (press release)

RUGBY: Halloween SkillZones in Galway and Gort
Galway Daily (press release)
The Connacht Rugby Halloween SkillZones with Total Health Pharmacy are coming to the province! SkillZone is a one-day Connacht Rugby camp designed for both boys and girls between the ages of 6-16. For minis rugby, the focus of the day will be small ...

Publish: Friday 19th October 3:32pm

Clare FM

Tom Mulkern On The Bands Play On For Bóthar Event in Gort This Friday
Clare FM
Tom Mulkern informed me about the event The Bands Play On For Bóthar which will be held this Friday (October 19th) in the Sullivan's Hotel in Gort, Co. Galway. Kathy Durkin and her band will play a special concert in aid of the charity Bóthar. To ...

Publish: Tuesday 16th October 1:46pm

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