Portumna Castle and Gardens
Seventeenth-century splendour on the shores of Lough Derg
09:30 – 18:00
Site Closed
Castle closed for season
Admission
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child: €3.00
Family: €13.00
Portumna Castle and Gardens
Built by the fourth earl of Clanricarde, Portumna Castle was the de Burgo family power base for centuries.
The castle is a unique example of the transitional Irish architecture of the early 1600s. Its bold design combines elements of medieval and Renaissance style that complement each other perfectly.
A major fire in 1826 left the castle a roofless shell, but the state began to bring it back from ruin in the 1960s. Restoration work continues to this day.
The dramatic walk up to the building includes charming formal gardens, which create an enchanting sense of the original seventeenth-century setting. The walled kitchen garden is particularly memorable.
The castle enjoys a sensational view of Lough Derg. The ground floor is open to the public and houses an exhibition that brings the story of the castle and the de Burgo family to life. It is right beside the River Shannon and Portumna Forest Park, which makes it a great choice for a delightful day out.
Highlights

Gallery
Opening Times
26 March – 4 November
Last admission 45 minutes before closing
Average length of visit: 1 hour
Seasonal Opening Times
- 26 March – 30 August
Daily 09:30 – 18:00
- 1 September – 4 November
Daily 09:30 – 17:00
Contact
Portumna
Co. Galway
H53 YK27
090 974 1658 and 090 9742003
portumnacastle@opw.ie
Facilities
- Art
- Baby Changing
- Brochure
- Cafe
- Car park
- Exhibition
- Gift Shop
- Guided tours
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Toilets
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
- WiFi
Restrictions
- Limited Access
Nearby sites to visit
Portumna Castle and Gardens
Clonmacnoise
A spectacular monastery on the banks of the river Shannon
Approx. 30.9 km from Portumna Castle and Gardens
Roscrea Heritage Centre – Roscrea Castle and Damer House
A place of medieval might and eighteenth-century elegance
Approx. 31.8 km from Portumna Castle and Gardens
Athenry Castle
An emblem of Norman lordship
Approx. 42.2 km from Portumna Castle and Gardens
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