Visit Portumna

Visit Portumna Welcome to Visit Portumna, your comprehensive guide to the beautiful and historic County Galway town Portumna is a town steeped in history. VisitPortumna.com

Nestled on the banks of the River Shannon and at the mouth
of Lough Derg, the picturesque town of Portumna has lots
to offer any holidaymaker seeking a long or short stay. From ‘family friendly’ walking and cycling trails in Portumna
Forest Park, a round of golf in Portumna’s beautiful parkland
course, sailing, cruising, angling or kayaking, Portumna has
lots to see and do. For those desiring a mo

re active break, the area also offers
karting, paintball, equestrian sports and lots of different high
octane watersports. Its heritage trail which
showcases points of historical and cultural interest can be
explored on foot. It reflects in its buildings a true image of
its divided class history. Portumna’s impressive 17th century
Castle contrasts starkly with the towns Irish Workhouse
Centre – a relic of post Famine Ireland. Portumna is a friendly, tidy, bustling town with an eclectic
mix of shops, services, pubs and restaurants. Its pubs play
host to many a traditional session of music and song. Portumna has a huge calendar of events throughout the
year, there is always something on to suit all tastes. This gem of the West offers a wide variety of quality
accommodation to choose from. Only a short drive from
the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ancient East, Portumna is the
ideal base for your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Well done Peter... continued success!We will all be glued to the series.
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Well done Peter... continued success!
We will all be glued to the series.

15/01/2025

Portumna, a Galway parish by the Shannon, by John Joe Conwell, has been reprinted. The book is the culmination of extensive research and deals with aspects of the parish’s history since man first set foot in that part of Ireland. Divided into seventeen ch...

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Portumna Community School' s Junior Camogie team who defeated St Cuan's Castleblakeney in the Connacht Final.Niesha Sco...
15/01/2025

Portumna Community School' s Junior Camogie team who defeated St Cuan's Castleblakeney in the Connacht Final.

Niesha Scott, Captain of Portumna Community School's Junior camogie team, who defeated St. Cuan's College, pictured with her proud father Joe as she accepts the Cup.

Well done Ms. Enright and Mr. Fahy who successfully trained, supported and mentored this group of super athletes.

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Best wishes to Galway’s Liam Gordon, who will take charge of this Sunday’s All-Ireland Club SHC final between Na Fianna (Dublin) & Sarsfields (Cork) at Croke Park

10/01/2025
Shorelines Arts Festival
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Shorelines Arts Festival

09/01/2025

Even when it's freezing there is always welcome in abundance in Portumna.
Photo credit Portumna Tidy Towns

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Discover Lough Derg for your next holiday in Ireland. A majestic lake located between the counties of Clare, Tipperary and Galway, you will find activities to keep you entertained, accommodation to suit all budgets, heritage and culture waiting to be explored. On the water activities include SUP (St...

Best of luck to our neighbours Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry in the All Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Final on Sunday 12th Ja...
09/01/2025

Best of luck to our neighbours Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry in the All Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Final on Sunday 12th January.

Great selection from the NAYA Collection on sale at All Occasions Boutique half price sale on now.
08/01/2025

Great selection from the NAYA Collection on sale at All Occasions Boutique half price sale on now.

Jurassic Takeover visits Portumna Town Hall on Sunday, 26 January! Tickets €9 per person when booked before Wed, 15 Jan ...
08/01/2025

Jurassic Takeover visits Portumna Town Hall on Sunday, 26 January! Tickets €9 per person when booked before Wed, 15 Jan - €12 thereafter. Tickets available at www.dinosaurslive.ie/tickets

Get ready to experience a prehistoric adventure as you join us for an afternoon filled with roaring action! Don't miss our interactive show featuring our HUGE Stygimoloch, baby Carnotaurus and MASSIVE Velociraptor!

Following the 50-minute performance, you can get up close and personal with the Dinosaurs in our Dino Meet-and-Greet! Have your picture taken with our baby Carnotaurus and Velociraptor!

08/01/2025

Jurassic Takeover visits Portumna Town Hall on Sunday, 26 January! Tickets €9 per person when booked before Wed, 15 Jan - €12 thereafter. Tickets available at www.dinosaurslive.ie/tickets

Get ready to experience a prehistoric adventure as you join us for an afternoon filled with roaring action! Don't miss our interactive show featuring our HUGE Stygimoloch, baby Carnotaurus and MASSIVE Velociraptor!

Following the 50-minute performance, you can get up close and personal with the Dinosaurs in our Dino Meet-and-Greet! Have your picture taken with our baby Carnotaurus and Velociraptor!

Address

St. Brigid's Road
Portumna
(VISITORINFORMATIONPOINT@IRISHWORKHOUSECENTRE)

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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+353909759200

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Always a warm welcome in An Caislean . Another masterclass in Social Media from Eoin(?) And his creative hard working women.

I think this really defines how all the hard working business owners and their hard working staff are feeling right now. Well done Eternal Beauty & Skincare Centre Melissa Hogan and Sinead Keon great craic as always.

#greatfun #creative Eternal Beauty & Skincare Centre

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Lots of Music and craic available in An Caislean this December.

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