Historical Attractions in Gort

Kiltartan Gregory Museum & Millennium Park Report an error with this listing

This building was a National School built in 1892 at the behest of the local landlord, Sir William Gregory of Coole Park, Gort. The architect, Francis Persse was his brother-in-law and he incorporated into the building, the ornamental portions with which Sir William was familiar, when he was Governor of Ceylon. The school was closed in 1960. The Museum was officially opened by Mary Robinson on the 8th August, 1996.

Kiltartan Cross, Gort, Co. Galway

091 632 346

Coole Park Visitor Centre Report an error with this listing

Includes one of the original stables which still contains elaborate stalls for five horses. A loft overhead was used for storage of hay and also carpentry and other tools. Across the old cobbled stable yard lies the ruins of the coach and harness rooms. A variety of coaches such as victorias, phaetons and broughams were kept here and were washed from the water pump in the centre of the yard.

Open: 10.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 17.00 (Weekdays Only)

Coole Park, Gort, Co. Galway

Gort Heritage Centre Report an error with this listing

Loughrea Rd, Gort, Co. Galway

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