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

8 million euro for controversial Gort social housing project - Galway Bay FM

8 million euro for controversial Gort social housing project Galway Bay FM

Publish: Friday 8th November 6:36pm

HSE to consider business case for extending Westdoc service to Gort and Kinvara - Connacht Tribune Group

HSE to consider business case for extending Westdoc service to Gort and Kinvara Connacht Tribune Group

Publish: Wednesday 30th October 7:00am

State fined €5 million over Derrybrien wind farm - The Green News

State fined €5 million over Derrybrien wind farm The Green News

Publish: Tuesday 12th November 10:23am

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