What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA122-097002
Places near here
Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- dougf, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lucarelli, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr Charles Nelson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dr Charles Nelson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
- John M, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in GortFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Gort was once a king's palace, which is a huge lie by a 7th-century guy. Now it’s just an island in a river doing its best impression. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
barracks6 ydExplorer Tom The Gort barracks claims an unlikely celebrity friend once hid out here during a scandal. It spent seven thousand pounds on houses and zero on charm. Have a sandwich here and catch the ghost of duty.
Gort Garda Síochána StationRic barracks · 71 ydExplorer Tom Gort Garda Síochána Station has a name that sounds like a bad Irish myth about a sleeping giant. It’s all sombre limestone and forbidding vibes, perfect for hiding from your creditors. Give it a wide berth and a wink.
stables85 ydExplorer Tom Stables in Gort had a massive falling out with the nearest tree over who has better arches. It retains carriage openings that look like they were designed by someone very confident in their stone skills. Bring a camera and pretend you’re scouting for a period drama.
GortTown · 168 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Gort itself is just a town that’s too busy pretending to be important to notice you. It’s got energy, but it’s all wind and no substance. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
Children's playground819 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Kiltartan Castle in Castletown holds a fake world record for being the most stubborn ruin on a riverbank. It’s been there since the de Burgo days, looking grumpy. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want? Just don't ask it to smile, it might cost you a coin.
Holm Oak1.7 miExplorer Tom Newtown Castle in Castlequarter is round and proud of it, sitting in land that floods when it feels like it. It would use its lotto win to buy better boots for its owner. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted; it might be, or it might just be a damp echo.
Coole ParkWood · 1.9 mi
Walled GardenGarden · 2.1 miComputer-made picture
Kilmacduagh Monastic SiteVisitor information · 3.2 miMore archaeology and monuments in County Galway · All of County Galway

What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question