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Portumna Base Information

Portumna, situated at the northern end of Lough Derg, where visiting boats can drop anchor and moor in safety at the marina in Portumna Bay. It is also a cruiser base and the town itself is just a few minutes walk away. There are many points of interest in the town that are well worth making a visit into town to see.


At the Base

Base Opening Hours

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 6pm.
Sun: Closed

Local Market

Friday Morning-Country Market in Town Hall- Home grown and baked produce  Saturday Morning (Small Market) 

Fishing

Permits are not required on the River Shannon and any rivers off it do require a permit, which can be obtained via inland Fisheries Ireland on www.permits.fishinginreland.info.  
Bring your own fishing equipment as it is not available to hire at the base. It is possible to buy equipment from the following shops: Tooman Angling and Leisure Ltd, Bridge Street: Tel. +353 (0) 719 621 872 which is situated 15 meters from the Shannon, it also provides outdoor clothing and bait etc.

Parking at the Base

Unsecured Parking onsite (pre-bookable extra – fee applies)

Tourist Office

Portumna Visitor Information Point, Abbey St, Fairyhill, Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland


Travel Information

By Road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment youll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

Directions from Galway City

Take motorway to Loughrea. From Loughrea to Killimor Killimor- Portumna.

Directions from Dublin Airport

 Take Motorway M50. Exit at Athlone/ Galway. Motorway to Ballinasloe. Ballinasloe exit for Portumna. Directions from Shannon Airport: Take Motorway to Limerick City. Follow signs for Dublin. Exit at Nenagh for Borrisokane. Follow direct to Portumna.

Directions from Cork Airport

Take city bypass following signposts to Limerick. In Limerick take bypass of city following signs to Dublin/ Nenagh. In Nenagh take exit for Borrisokane and follow direct to Portumna

Directions from Knock Airport

Follow signs to Claremorris, Claremorris to Tuam, Tuam to Claregalway, Turn left in Claregalway and go to oranmore, take left exit at first roundabout and first left at next roundabout following signs for Dublin/Loughrea. By pass Loughrea following signs for Ballinasloe/Dublin. Approx 3km from Loughrea turn right following signs for Killimor/Portumna. Enter Portumna.

Directions from Rosslare Port

Follow signs for Kilkenny City, From Kilkenny to Johnstown, Johnstown to Borris-in-ossery. From Borris-in-ossery to Roscrea, Roscrea to Birr and Birr to Portumna

Parking

Unsecured Parking onsite (pre-bookable extra – fee applies)


By Rail

Closest train stations:

  • Nenagh: 30 km
  • Ballinasloe: 34 km

By Air

Closest airports:

  • Galway: 62 km
  • Shannon: 94 km
  • Dublin: 162 km
  • Knock: 119 km
  • Cork: 178 km

By Sea

Irish Ferries offer several daily sailings from Holyhead to Dublin. Dublin is approximately a two hour 15 minute drive from our Le Boat Base in Portumna. Pack your car with everything you need to enjoy your holiday to the full.