About Gort
Gort
Gort (Gort Inse Guire) – “The Field on Guire’s Island”, is a town founded on the settlements of former chieftains of the district. Gort is a now recognised heritage town; in the hinterland of Gort there is an amazing richness of historical places such as Kilmacduagh monastic site as well as natural curiosities and more. As Gort is adjacent to County Clare, there is a strong tradition of traditional music in the district.
The poet William Butler Yeats renovated an old tower house near the village ("Thoor Ballylee") and took up residence there. He was also a frequent visitor to the home of Lady Gregory at nearby Coole Park.
Clare Accessible Transport
Burren Connect Project are working with Clare Accessible Transport to provide environmentally sustainable public transport options for people living in and visiting the Burren.
Please visit www.catconnects.ie to access public transport timetables and other information.
Gort Golf Club
Description
Designed by Ryder Cup star, Christy O' Connor Junior, and officially opened in August 1996, Gort Golf Club is an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, set in 160 acres of picturesque parkland on the edge of the world famous Burren and within 200 yards of the historic monastic settlement of Kilmacduagh.
Coole Park
Description
The National Parks & Wildlife Service welcomes you to Coole Park which, together with the adjoining Garryland, is a Nature Reserve off approximately 405 hectares (1000 acres). The seven woods celebrated by W.B. Yeats are part of the 6 kilometres of nature trails taking in woods, river, turlough, bare limestone and Coole lake
Sullivan's Hotel
Description
The Hotel has gained a reputation for itself over the last few years for all the good reasons, good food, good drink and excellent accommodation. The service is both pleasant and personal as the Sullivan Family and staff are always at hand to ensure the comfort and well being of their guests.
O Grady's Bar and Restaurant
Description
O'Grady's is a refurbished bar and restaurant, located in the town of Gort, 23 miles (37 km) south of Galway City on the main Galway/Limerick road
Copper beech Restaurant
Description
Found at the Lady Gregory Hotel
The Gallery Café
Description
The Gallery Cafe hostel is located in a small heritage town, Gort, 30 mins from Galway, Ennis, Loughgrea and Kinvara. Only 45 mins from Cliffs of Moher, Shannon airport and 10 mins from the Burren. Gallery Cafe hostel is a place of excellent real food, art, music, and a lot of fun.
The Blackthorn Restaurant
Description
The Blackthorn is an informal restaurant and bar in the old world style with an open log fire. An excellent range of food is on offer and specialities include seafood, steaks and vegetarian dishes which along with the Children's Menu, ensures that the needs of every customer is met. Music is provided in order to add to the diners enjoyment.
Jack B Yeats Bistro
Description
Found at the Lady Gregory Hotel
Morel's Family Restaurant
Ambience Café
Kens Oriental Restaraunt
Kettle of Fish takeaway
Kelly Mays Café
Wilbar
Description
Architect designed detached house stands on several acres. In deep countryside it is 4.5 miles from Gort and near 2 lakes. Very private with underfloor heating included in cost. If faces south and the owner live 150 metres away. The two storey conservatory makes this a very bright and sunny house. Non smoking. Sofa bed sleeps 2 extra.
SULLIVANS ROYAL HOTEL
Description
Sullivans Royal Hotel is a friendly family run hotel, consisting of 12 newly renovated en-suite bedrooms. Winners of "Dining Pub of the year" award from 2000 to 2007. For quality, service and value.
Lough Cutra House
Description
Large dormer style house on sheep and cattle farm. 45 mins from Shannon and Galway. 200 metres off N18 at entrance to Castle. 3 km south of Gort. Ideal base for touring Burren, Cliffs of Moher and Connemara. Coole Park nearby. Golfing, fishing, horse riding locally. Groups, families welcome.
LADY GREGORY HOTEL
Description
A Warm Friendly Welcome awaits... The Lady Gregory Hotel is a one of the finest hotels in Galway. As you enter the architectural splendor of this Galway hotel, you have immediately found a haven of tranquility. The Lady Gregory Hotel is ideally located, with many local and historical attractions for you to discover and surrounded by the magnificent moonscape of the Burren.
Fahey's
Description
Located in idealic peaceful setting this cottage has a wealth of character with all the conveniences of modern living. Compremises kitchen and lounge. Two double rooms and one twin room. Gort town just 5 minutes away offers shops, bars and restaurants. Perfect base for touring the Burren, Connemara regions area is easily accessible from the UK with direct flights to Shannon airport and Galway airport.
Diviney
Description
Newly built three bedroomed dwelling, stands on 1 acre site in country village. 4km from Gort Town. Ideal location for touring the Burren and South Galway and Coole Park. Owner lives 100 m away.
Corker House
Description
Spacious farmhouse in quiet rural setting. In the heart of Kiltartan country visit Thoor Ballylea, Coole Park, Kilmacduagh Round Tower and the Kiltartan Gregory Museum. Ideal for touring Connemara & Burren and the Cliffs of Moher.
Coolelodge
Description
Coole Lodge is situated one mile north of Gort town at the entrance to Coole and is the last remaining gate-lodge of the Coole Estate which was home to Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory, one of the key figures in the Irish literary revival movement. Over two hundred and thirty years old, the gate-lodge dates back to the late 1700's when Robert Gregory purchased Coole Estate on 18th June, 1768 from Oliver Martyn of Tullira Castle
Cedar Lodge
Description
This premises is situated 2km from Gort on the Ennis road. It is a modern dormer home set in mature gardens. Ideal location for touring the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Coole Park & Thoor Ballylee.
The Ashtree
Description
The Ashtree is situated on the N18 route . Galway and Ennis are 30 minutes away, Shannon airport 50 minutes away. The Burren, yeats tower, Coole Park nearby. Ideal base for touring Clare's Cliffs of Moher, Ballyvaughan, The Burren, Lahinch, Galway and Connemara. One double ensuite bedroom on ground floor.
Bunnahow Lodge
Augill House
Description
Augill House is located near Gort in the southern part of the county and is ideally situated to explore the beautiful scenery, literary, and sporting heritage of South Galway and North Clare.
Woodlands
Description
Woodlands is a family run guesthouse, the family home of Mary, John and Laura Spellman. Located near Kinvara, Co. Galway, Ireland, in peaceful agricultural surroundings, Woodlands Farmhouse can offer the weary traveller or enthusiastic tourist, a comfortable stay in a relaxed atmosphere with bountiful facilities and amenities nearby. Woodlands is an ideal touring base for Galway and North Clare.
Naomh Colman
Description
Situated just three miles from Gort at the edge of the Burren, and beside Ireland's highest Round Tower, Josephine Finnegan, Proprietor of Naomh Colman Bed and Breakfast, extends a warm welcome to all her guests in a comfortable, relaxing and peaceful atmosphere at very reasonable rates
Ealamar
Description
Comfortable, cosy, family run B&B in tranquil setting on entrance to Coole National Park and Nature Reserve - former estate of Lady Agusta Gregory.
Woodley
Description
Woodley is a red brick, two storey house with grass and railings between Aldi and Centra. 38 km from Galway City. Close to Coole and Ballylea golf Course and Burren. Friendly house with cup of tea on arrival.
