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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🥇 Gold for Our U13 Contemporary Dance Team! 🥇
A huge congratulations to our U13 Contemporary Dance Team who won Gold today at the Galway Community Games County Talent Final.
Representing Portumna on the day were Ava H***e, Alison O'Rourke and Aoibh O'Hare, who delivered an excellent performance to secure first place. While only three dancers performed today, this was very much a team effort, and the achievement belongs to the entire squad.
The girls are all students of the Stephanie power school of Irish dance
The team will now go on to represent Galway at the National Community Games Cultural Finals in Carlow this September. Galway County Community Games
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Ellen Baggs Iyengar Yoga Workshop next Saturday, June 20th at Portumna Castle Gallery. A 2 hour workshop beginning at 10am.

€30 to be paid in advance Revolut or cash (non refundable) to ensure the smooth running of the workshop.
Please contact Ellen directly on
0861774826

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🏰 Dungeons and Drama Summer Camp at Portumna Castle

📍 Location: Portumna Castle and Gardens

📅 Dates: July 21st to 23rd 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM daily

💰 Price: €90 per child | €75 with sibling discount

✨ What to expect:

Live action role-playing

Build self-confidence

Explore creativity

Learn tools to settle nerves

🔢 Spaces are limited for this 8 to15-year-old group!

📞 Book now:
Call Clare at 083 350 9 011 for info & booking

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Great to have Ollie Turner and Galway Bay FM  here broadcasting from Portumna this morning.Thanks to Senator Anne Rabbit...
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Great to have Ollie Turner and Galway Bay FM here broadcasting from Portumna this morning.
Thanks to Senator Anne Rabbitte TD Councillor Ivan Canning Eoin Lynch from D Lynch & Sons Ltd from Chamber Festival sub committee.. Dr Christy Cunniffe Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna local legend and Country music star Mike Denver , Peter Martin Pride of Place and Portumna Tidy Towns and Dick Ridge Visit Portumna Dick's Bike Hire, Portumna ,for contributing to the show.

If you are near a radio tomorrow tune into Galway Bay FMJohn Morley show 9am Broadcasting live from Portumna.
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If you are near a radio tomorrow tune into Galway Bay FM
John Morley show 9am
Broadcasting live from Portumna.

18/06/2026

✨📣 CALLING ALL ARTISTS 📣✨

Submit a piece of work for Shorelines Arts Festival 2026!

* The festival runs from Thurs 10th - Sun 13th September, with the art exhibition launch on Sunday 6th September. The art exhibition will run for 2 weeks in the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna, closing on Sun 20th Sept.
* This advanced notice is to give you time to have your NEW work ready by the end of the summer.
* ONE PIECE PER ARTIST to go on the walls - painting, drawing or photograph - but 3D work by arrangement with the committee. Large pieces to be agreed in advance with the committee. Over 16's work only.
* WORK HAS TO BE FRAMED OR READY TO HANG, ANY WORK NOT FRAMED OR READY TO HANG WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
* We'll be taking in work at the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna from 6-7.30pm on both Monday August 24th and Tuesday August 25th.
* FEE TO EXHIBIT YOUR WORK IS €5.
* Our registration form will be on our website, so you can fill it out, in advance.
* We shall be selling work on the opening night. Our commission will be 20%. Selling work after opening night will be directly between artist and buyer or by arrangement with committee member or supervisor.
* Artwork will be released for collection on Mon 21st and Tues 22nd September between 6 - 7.30pm. Please come on those evenings in that time slot. Committee will not be responsible for uncollected artwork.

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DON'T FORGET - Registration is on Friday, 7pm-9pm in the Clubhouse!
If you can't make it pop us a message on messenger or contact Dean at 087-770-8641.
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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

Telephone

+353909759200

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