Portumna Castle and Gardens
Contact Details
Address: Portumna, Co. Galway
Telephone No: +353 90 9741658
Fax No: +353 90 9741889
Email: portumnacastle@opw.ie
Opening Hours
5th April to 26th September Daily 09.30-18:00
Weekends only in October 09.30 - 17.00
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Average Length of Visit: 1 hour
Admission Fees
E Adult: €3.00
Sen/Group: €2.00
Child/Student: €1.00
Family: €8.00
Facilities
Exhibitions, gardens, public car/coach park close to site
Restaurant/Tearooms: Local restaurant/tearoom within walking distance
The great 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. To the north of the house are formal, geometrically laid out gardens which include the wonderfully restored 17th century walled kitchen garden. Following its original plan the garden has been organically planted with fruit trees, flowers, herbs and vegetables, all combining to make it a treat to the senses. Portumna Castle is surrounded by the towns' local attractions - Lough Derg, the River Shannon and Portumna Forest Park.
Location: Portumna town - adjacent to lake, the River Shannon and Portumna Forest Park
Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 1 8366111
Guided Tours:
Maximum No: 30
Duration: 45 minutes
Leaflet/Guide book: English, German
Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above
Photography / Video allowed: Yes, but permission required for commercial purposes
Additional Information: Limited access for visitors with disabilities to gardens and Gate House
