Gort (; or ) is a town in south county Galway, in the west of Ireland. It lies just north of the border with
County Clare on the main
N18 Galway–Limerick
road. Gort is situated in the territory of
Uí Fiachrach Aidhne also known as Maigh Aidhne ("the plain of
Aidhne"), which is coextensive with the diocese of
Kilmacduagh / Cill Mhic Dhuach.