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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Publish: Monday 18th June 4:56am

Galway Bay FM

Call for clampdown on anti-social behaviour in Crowe Street Gort
Galway Bay FM
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Crowe Street in Gort is becoming a 'living nightmare'. That's according to local Fianna Fail councillor Gerry Finnerty who says 90 percent of the town's recent local neighbourhood watch meetings are taken up with concerns ...

Publish: Wednesday 13th June 5:30pm

Death Notices Sunday 17th June, 2018 - Galway Bay FM

Death Notices Sunday 17th June, 2018
Galway Bay FM
Crowe Street, Gort. Reposing at Mullins Funeral Home, Gort tomorrow Monday from 5.30. Removal at 7 to St. Columba's Church, Kilbeacanty. Mass for Pakie Kilcooley on Tuesday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Rakerin Cemetery.

Publish: Sunday 17th June 10:25am

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