Portumna Castle & Gardens
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Overview
This great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde. It was the main seat of this important Anglo-Norman family for over 200 years, until accidentally destroyed by fire in 1826. The ground floor of the house is open to the public and houses an exhibition on the restoration works and family history. The three formal gardens through the north entrance include the wonderfully restored 17th-century walled kitchen garden.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 6 Apr-18 Oct, daily 9.30-6, 19-31 Oct, weekends 9.30-5 (last admission 45mins before closing). Group tours Wed-Thu by prior booking
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
County Galway on the west coast features Galway a very lively city, filled with shops, cafes and bars. Thanks to its university and the number of industries that have come to the town, it combines traditional appeal with modern-day attractions.
Nearby places to stay
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Hotel
Temple Gate Hotel
- Family rooms:
Hotel
Shannon Springs Hotel
- Family rooms: 5
- WiFi available
- Lift available
Hotel
The Hawthorn by Galway Bay
- En-suite rooms:
- Family rooms:
Nearby places to stay
Temple Gate Hotel
This smart hotel is owned and run by the Madden family and is located in the centre of the town. It incorporates a 19th-century, Gothic-style Great Hall banqueting room. The public area...
Shannon Springs Hotel
This hotel is ideally located for Shannon International Airport and the bedrooms are comfortably appointed and very quiet given the location. Food is a major element of the business, en...
The Hawthorn by Galway Bay
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