Birr Castle
Birr Castle is home to the 7th Earl of Rosse. One of the main features in the castle grounds is the large telescope with a 72" reflector, completed in 1845. The grounds of the castle also contain the oldest bridge in Ireland, dating from 1820, and the walled gardens in the grounds feature box hedges that are over 300 years old.
Birr Castle is home to the 7th Earl of Rosse. One of the main features in the castle grounds is the large telescope with a 72" reflector, completed in 1845. The grounds of the castle also contain the oldest bridge in Ireland, dating from 1820, and the walled gardens in the grounds feature box hedges that are over 300 years old.
Portumna Forest Park
Portumna Forest Park on the north shore of Lough Derg, is a lovely place for forest and lakeside walks. There is a viewing tower
along the nature trail where you can get a bird's eye view of the
forest, lake and lakeshore. There is a car park, picnic areas and toilet facilities.
Admission is free.
Portumna Castle
Portumna Castle was built before 1618 by Richard de Burgo, the 3rd Earl of Clanricarde. It was gutted by fire in 1826 but after extensive restoration, the ground floor is now open to the public.
The 17th century walled gardens have also been restored.
Opening hours: March - end of October 10am-6pm
Admission: Adults €2.10
Sen/Group €1.30
Child/Student €1.10
Family €5.80
Portumna Castle was built before 1618 by Richard de Burgo, the 3rd Earl of Clanricarde. It was gutted by fire in 1826 but after extensive restoration, the ground floor is now open to the public.
The 17th century walled gardens have also been restored.
Opening hours: March - end of October 10am-6pm
Admission: Adults €2.10
Sen/Group €1.30
Child/Student €1.10
Family €5.80
Boat Hire/Fishing
Emerald Star, Portumna http://www.emeraldstar.ie/bases/ireland/portumna
Shannon Cruisers http://www.shannonprivatecruisers.com/boats.htm
Fishing, Lorrha http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/coarse/portumna-friars.htm
Fishing, Portumna http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/coarse/portumna.htm
Shannon Cruisers http://www.shannonprivatecruisers.com/boats.htm
Fishing, Lorrha http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/coarse/portumna-friars.htm
Fishing, Portumna http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/coarse/portumna.htm
Golf
Portumna Golf Club: 18 holes http://www.portumnagolfclub.ie/
Birr Golf Club: 18 holes http://www.birrgolfclub.com/
Birr Golf Club: 18 holes http://www.birrgolfclub.com/
