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: Monday 20th August 1:16pm

Council gives go-ahead for Gort houses - Connacht Tribune Group

Council gives go-ahead for Gort houses
Connacht Tribune Group
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new housing development planned for Gort has secured planning approval. Jimmy Considine has been granted planning permission for 9 houses off the Ennis Road in Gort. The houses will be a mix of two-storey and ...

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Publish: Saturday 11th August 1:19pm

Irish Mirror

Man, 70s, tragically dies in farming accident involving tractor in Gort, Co Galway
Irish Mirror
A garda spokesman told the Irish Mirror: "Gardai in Gort are investigating a fatal farm accident at Crannagh, Gort, Co Galway between 7am and 11am on the 24th of July 2018. "A male in his 70s was fatally injured in an accident involving a tractor ...
Investigation continuing into cause of farmer's death in GortConnacht Tribune Group
Separate Investigations Into Death Of Clare Man On Gort FarmClare FM
Elderly man dies after being struck by tractor while working on farm in GalwayThe Irish Sun
Newstalk 106-108 fm -Agriland
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Publish: Wednesday 25th July 11:01am

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