Gort in County Galway is a great place to head for a self catering short break or holiday... there is so much to see and do. Click here to find out more »
The market town of Gort lies between Ennis and Galway City, making it a terrific base for touring the area. On one side of the town is The Burren, a unique stony landscape, home to one of Ireland's wonderful National Parks, and to the other is The Slieve Aughty Mountains, two large mountains, providing great walking terrain for all abilities, while Coole Park Nature Reserve is a short drive away, and offers a great day out. Gort is the former home of the poet William Butler Yeats, who renovated an old tower house and took up residence there, and used the area as inspiration for much of his work. The area is renowned for its love of traditional Irish music, which can be sampled in one of the great pubs in the town. With the village of Oranmore within easy travelling distance, Galway city just a little further, and Salthill Beach and harbour to enjoy, Gort is a fantastic base for touring the area.
