PodUmna Village

Most guests have little problem filling their time around Portumna, as this area is full of cultural and natural attraction. You’ll want to start with a wander around the town itself, visiting the castle, walled gardens, friary and the Irish Workhouse Centre to take a dip into Portumna’s history – and of course stopping by in one of the pubs for a glass of the black stuff. After that, perhaps you’d like to play a round at Portumna Golf Club (five minutes' drive), take a walk along the banks of the River Shannon or explore the trails of the 1500-acre Portumna Forest Park (five minutes). Lough Derg (a kilometre from the site) is the place for wild swimming, fishing and boat trips, and there’s bike hire on site if you'd like to explore further afield. Beyond Portumna itself, the surrounding area has plenty of active options including things like go-karting, kayaking, horse riding and mountain biking (try Bike Park Ireland, 20 minutes away, for this). For a quieter time, take to the water with Killaloe River Cruises (45 minutes) or meet the animals at Turoe Pet Farm (35 minutes).