'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.