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Gort

Connacht, Ireland · Europe

About Gort

Gort works well as a base: 25 minutes from Loughrea, 15km from Burren National Park.

Gort is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 2,994, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gort sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gort to your route.

About Gort

Gort (Irish: Gort Inse Guaire or An Gort) is a town of around 2,800 inhabitants in County Galway in the west of Ireland. Located near the border with County Clare, the town lies between the Burren and the Slieve Aughty and is served by the R458 and R460 regional roads, which connect to the M18 motorway.

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Where is Gort located?

Gort is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0664 latitude, -8.8167 longitude.

What is the population of Gort?

Gort has a population of approximately 2,994 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,994
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Connacht
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.0664, -8.8167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Gort

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Burren National Park

Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.

15 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

The Burren

Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Moran's Oyster Cottage

A thatched cottage restaurant on the shore of Kilcolgan estuary serving fresh oysters since 1760, a legendary detour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.

18 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Poulnabrone Dolmen

A striking 5,000-year-old portal tomb standing stark against the limestone pavement of the Burren.

22 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Wild Atlantic Way

2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Cliffs of Moher

Spectacular sea cliffs rising 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cliffs of Moher Viewing Platform

Ireland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk

Dramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Gort

  • 28 kmWild Atlantic Way2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
  • 42 kmCliffs of Moher Viewing PlatformIreland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.
  • 45 kmCliffs of Moher Coastal WalkDramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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