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Portumna Castle And Gardens

The great semi-fortifield house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanrickard. 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. Exhibitions in the Castle and Gate House. (Conservation works are ongoing). Portumna Castle has formal geometrically laid out gardens to the north. The Willow Maze incorporates several different varieties of Willow and its central path is lined with espalier fruit trees which are underplanted with lavender. A 17th century potager kitchen garden has been restored to it's original splendour and organically planted with flowers, herbs, hollies, and vegetables. The garden offers the visitor an ideal opportunity to see and experience gardening layout and techniques of yesteryear.

Directions:

Take the turn to Portumna on the main Galway - Dublin road from Ballinasloe (if coming from Dublin) or near Loughrea (if coming from Galway onto the N65. The castle is located in Portumna town and is signposted on route.

Guided Tours Available:

Available on request for max. no. of 30. Duration: 45 mins.

Disabled Access:

Limited access to gardens and Gate House.

Opening Hours:

10.00-18.00 daily. Last admission 45 mins. before closing. (Works are ongoing on site).

Facilities:

Exhibitions; public car/coach park close to site.

Admission Costs:

Adult: €3 Group/Senior Citizen: €2 Child/Student: €1 (Children under 18 years) Family: €8

Opening Months:

9th April - 30th September.

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