*Bernice Forde Carolan. SMALL rural towns such as Gort depend on the enthusiasm and involvement of its community to ensure they thrive as vibrant hubs rather than end up as a mere stopping point en route to larger cities.
GORT, Dunmore and Maree have received a major funding boost after Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD (FG) announced an allocation of €750,000 to Galway County Council under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
*An artist’s impression of the housing development. IARNRÓD ÉIREANN has flagged concerns with a major housing development planned for Gort.
