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Portumna Attractions / Activities List
Browse through the attractions / activities list below...
Dartfield Horse Museum and Heritage Centre
Dartfield is a magnificent 20,000 sq ft purpose built indoor facility, set within 350 acres of private parkland. The museum first opened its doors in 2004 as a fitting tribute to the Irish horse and the Connemara pony. Since then the museum has expanded to encompass the Irish dog breeds, veteran cars. Dartfield highlights the important relationship between man and the horse. Informative displays, exhibits and audio visual illustrate the contribution the horse has made to society from the earliest times to the present day. Horse riding always available to suit all levels of ability from beginner to advanced.
Galway East Ecclesiastical Trails
The Ecclesiastical Driving Trail is made up of two separate driving routes which between them cover the entire East County Galway, and take in 21 of the regions oldest, best preserved and most famous religious sites. The 2nd route is a 100 mile circuit that takes in the towns of Loughrea, Portumna and Ballinasloe, and visits sites including Clontuskert Abbey outside Ballinasloe, Kilconnell Church, and Clonfert Cathedral. All information maps and audio are available for free download from www.galwayeast.com/wayfinding or visitors can pick up free brochures and audio cd's at local Tourist Information Centres such as Portumna Tourist Office.
Gauntlet Adventure
PAINTBALL - BIKE RENTAL - BOAT RENTAL
Live Adventure with Gauntlet in Terryglass - the Midlands newest adventure centre on the shores of Lough Derg. Enjoy adrenaline fuelled paintball on our 5 exciting fields. Rent a boat to fish Lough Derg's abundant waters or enjoy a family day on the lake in one of our luxury launches. Rent a bike and discover the scenic beauty of the Shannon region. A perfect venue for Stag/Hen parties, Corporate events, School and College outings, Birthday parties, or an exciting day of adventure with your friends.
Lough Derg Drive
This route is a well signposted circuit of the entire Lough Derg area. It will take you through many towns and lakeside villages and many beautiful picturesque viewing points. The average time to complete the drive is three hours (116 Km). You will pass many beautiful villages on your trip around the lake, including Portumna, Mountshannon, Killaloe, Dromineer, Nenagh, Terryglass and many more, which are hidden away and are off the beaten track. There is plenty to see and lots of great photographic opportunities. Starting from Portumna, you can go south-east through Terryglass or south-west through Mountshannon.
O'Keeffe's Country Home - Cruises
Cruising: If you would like to cruise on the River Shannon or Lough Derg for 2 or 3 hours from Portumna just call us in advance and we will arrange a cold buffet lunch on our 33 foot cruiser. Life jackets and life raft supplied. Buffet Lunch: €20, Children: €10. Cruise: No Charge. Available all year round.
Bed & Breakfast: B&B only @ €30 pp. Year round package: 2 Nights B&B + 2 Dinners + 1 Shannon Cruise @ €100 pp.
Restaurant: Sunday Lunch @ €20. 4 Course Dinner @ €35.
Bed & Breakfast: B&B only @ €30 pp. Year round package: 2 Nights B&B + 2 Dinners + 1 Shannon Cruise @ €100 pp.
Restaurant: Sunday Lunch @ €20. 4 Course Dinner @ €35.
Phone: Joe or Avril at 090 9747141. Mobile: 087 6370228
Oldthort Activities
Oldthort Activites provides the visitor with peaceful, unwinding rounds of golf, pitch & putt and the exciting game of "Shuffleboard" in an idyllic unspoilt setting. Equipment for all activities is supplied free of charge. Golf - 9 hole pictureesque parkland golf course in a relaxing atmosphere, suitable for beginner & accomplished golfer. Pitch & Putt - 18 hole course built to championship standard, excellent for families, aim is the same as golf except the course is shorter. Shuffleboard - 5 indoor courts for all weathers, ideal family game for all ages, an exciting and competitive game of skill and strategy.
Phone: +353(0)90 9741123 Web: www.oldthortgolfandaccommodation.com Email: info@oldthortgolfandaccommodation.com
Pallas Karting
Take a spin to Pallas Karting. Here you can be in the driving seat, jostling for pole position in one of the fastest and most exhilarating sports in Ireland today on Europe's largest Karting Centre. At Pallas Karting you can experience the thrill of real motor racing first hand at our kart circuit. Whatever the weather, Pallas Karting has the green light for an action packed non-stop race programme for everyone. We have a 500m Beginners Track, minimum age 10 years old & over 4ft 6" in height. Advanced 1500m Track, 16 years old and over. Open all year round.
Portumna Architectural Walking Tour
Galway East Wayfinding Guides contain Architectural walking tours and are available for: Athenry, Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea, Tuam & Portumna. Guides Feature narration by charismatic historian Dr. Peter Harbison, an introduction to the area, beautifully illustrated maps, detailed walking routes with information on all the sites, listings for other interests in each area. All information maps and audio are available for free download from www.galwayeast.com/wayfinding or visitors can pick up free brochures and audio cd's at local Tourist Information Centres such as Portumna Tourist Office.
Portumna Castle & Gardens
This semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde. It was the main seat of the de Burgo family for over 200 years, until it was gutted by fire in 1826. The ground floor of the house is now open to the public and contains information panels and a dvd presentation. To the north of the house are formal geometrically laid out gardens. The recently restored 17th century walled kitchen garden, organically planted with fruit trees, flowers, herbs and vegetables, is a treat to the senses. Opening Times: April - End of Sept 10am - 6pm. Last Admission at 5:15pm.
Portumna Dominican Priory
Standing close to Portumna Castle is a ruined medieval Dominican Priory which originated as a daughter-house of the Cistercian abbey of Dunbrody in County Wexford. Once dominated by a tower now only half its original height, its long hall-like church has fine traceried windows in the east wall and south transept. There is also an unusual west doorway, surmounted by a window. To the north of the church, is an attractive cloister, partially restored in 1954. The friary was dissolved at the Reformation, and later came into the possession of the Earl of Clanrickard.
*Information taken from Galway East Ecclesiastical Trail Brochure
Portumna Forest Park
Coillte welcomes many visitors each, to this forest with many amenities on the shores of Lough Derg covering some 1100 acres. Amenities and facilities include picnic areas, car park, toilets and a host of different trails including an impressive wheelchair and buggy friendly walkway and viewing platform suitable for people with special needs. Sixteen species of wild mammals reside within the Forest Park, including the fallow deer of which there is a large herd within the forest, the elusive pine martin, and the red squirrel, stoat, badger, and fox may be also encountered. Bird life also abounds and 85 different types breed here.
Portumna Golf Club
Portumna is a traditional parkland golf course set in the middle of the Forest Park. Course developments in the past five years have propelled Portumna towards the top of the parkland league table in Ireland. The holes are laid out through mature deciduous and evergreen trees and herds of deer can frequently be seen roaming the course. Green fees available Monday - Saturday. At the moment the Club are running an Open 3 ball betterball competition any combination, this will run from Nov to May with 2 winners from each month going forward to a grand final.
Seoltoiri Sailing School
Beginner lessons in Dinghy Sailing, Kayaking or Windsurfing will leave you with life-long memories of your holiday, and may lead to a whole new way of living.
Learning to sail for the first time is great fun and an opportunity to learn new skills. The sense of achievement you'll feel when you've mastered the basics and sail on your own for the first time will stay with you forever. If you are comfortable in the water and between 7 and 70 then why not give it a go..
Learning to sail for the first time is great fun and an opportunity to learn new skills. The sense of achievement you'll feel when you've mastered the basics and sail on your own for the first time will stay with you forever. If you are comfortable in the water and between 7 and 70 then why not give it a go..
Phone: 090 9759877 / 086 3196159 / 086 8032924
Slieve Aughty Riding Centre
Just 20 minutes west of Portumna, The Slieve Aughty Centre invites you for horse-back riding, cycling, walking, birthday and family parties, holiday events, weddings, corporate training, workshops and more. Always a highlight for any holiday, the riding centre draws people of all ages for horseback riding treks. Adjacent to 2,000 acres of forest, there are many peaceful paths to explore and horses and ponies of all types to carry you safely. Slieve Aughty Centre is open 7 days a week year round and is Board Failte and AIRE (Association of Irish Riding Establishments) approved. Please contact us to book an adventure...
