In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Gort like this:

Gort, town with ry. sta., Beagh, Kiltartan and Kilmacduagh pars., S. co. Galway, 17½ miles S. of Athenry, pop. 1719; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank. Market-day, Saturday.

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Gort, in and County Galway | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/29384

Date accessed: 08th April 2026


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