Date/Time
Date(s) - 7 April 2019
2:00 pm
Location
Gort, Co.Galway
Categories
“The Town of Gort – A Historical Walk”
with Rory O’Shaughnessy and Sr. de Lourdes Fahy
This is a rare opportunity to explore the hidden history of Gort town with two of the most knowledgeable local historians. The walk will take in Gort Inse Guaire-the field Island of Guaire, the O’Shaughnessy Castle, development of the market town under the Prendergast Smyths, famine and the workhouse, and Gort’s literary connections including W.B. Yeats.
Our guides for the walk are two people with a wealth of knowledge of the area.
Sr. de Lourdes Fahy is a renowned author, historian and genealogist originally from Ballyaneen, Gort, who has been a powerhouse behind so many of the local heritage projects in the area including the Kiltartan Gregory Museum, IrelandXO and the Lady Gregory and Yeats Heritage Trail.
Rory O’Shaughnessy is a local historian, tour guide and stonemason, from one of the oldest South Galway families and is very involved with the O’Shaughnessy Society. Rory has been involved in many heritage initiatives locally and nationally, he works as a National Tour Guide, leading tours throughout Ireland with groups such as Grand Circle Travel and National Geographic. He also works as a tutor in Heritage and Tour Guiding with GRETB.
Start: Start location will be sent to Burrenbeo Trust members prior to the walk.
Sign up for Burrenbeo Trust membership HERE. For more information please email [email protected] or phone 091 638096.
We recommend suitable footwear, such as waterproof walking boots and appropriate clothing for possible wet, blustery weather. High-vis vests are recommended. Please ensure you read the walk risk assessment before attending. You will be asked to indicate that you have read this when signing in on the day. The walk risk assessment can be viewed here.