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The Crane, Gort Weigh House, Co. Galway

The Crane, Co. Galway


'The Crane', Gort Weigh House, Co. Galway		Click on an image to view a larger version.

Title:

Freehold

Date Acquired:

1977

From Whom Acquired:

The Gort Improvement Company

Management:

Galway Association of An Taisce.

Management Contacts:

An Taisce Head Office, Dublin / Galway Association of An Taisce.

ADDRESS / GRID REFERENCE

Market Square, Gort, Co. Galway
N 53' 04' W 09' 49''

ENVIRONMENTAL AND HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE

A good example of a cut stone Market Weigh House.

HISTORY / DESCRIPTION
Built in the middle to late 18th Century under the auspices of Lord Gort who oversaw the development of the town to a major market town and staging post. During An Taisce ownership the Weigh House has been restored and used as a tourist information centre.

HOW ACQUIRED
Donated.

MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND FUTURE PLAN

Establish endowment fund.
Assess tourism in Gort.
Work with Bord Failte regarding the reopening of the property as a tourism information centre.
Install telephone and electricity lines.
Opportunity to rent out for market days, still held on a Friday.

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