Gort is excellently
located on the
N18. It is c. 18 miles from Ennis, c. 33 miles from Shannon airport, c.
42 miles from Limerick city and c. 23 miles from Galway city. And with
the new road set to be in place by 2011 commuting times will be
reduced.
Schools
Primary Schools:
There is a primary school in Gort town but there is also a number of
primary schools within a 5 mile radius of the town.
Second Level Schools: Gort Community School is within walking distance
of the town centre. Other second level schools accessible are Seamount
College in Kinvara which is an all girls school or Flannans College in
Ennis.
Creche / Montessori: There are numerous childcare facilities available
in the town of Gort
Local
Amenities
Gort offers a host
of diversity to pass the time. It is ideally located to explore the
Burren and South Galway. Local places of interest include the infamous
Coole Park (Nature Reserve and Heritage Centre) formally the home of
Lady Gregory; Thoor Ballylee (Formally the home of the poet W B Yeats)
and a small museum at Kiltartan Old School, the Gregory Museum. The
important monastic settlement of Kilmacduagh (one of the oldest in
Europe) is c. 5 miles away. Gort offers a host of pubs and restaurants
throughout the town. The local GAA club will offer the opportunity for
people to compete in local hurling matches. The community centre
provides facilities for indoor soccer, bad minting, basket ball and a
gym.
