Murrays Bed & Breakfast

Murrays Bed and Breakfast

Fishing
Lough Derg and the The famous Shebeen, Salmon Run, Rodger’s Island and Fairyhill stretches of the River Shannon are just a few minutes away. Banagher, Meelick and Shannonbridge.Hot Water stretches are all 20-25 minutes drive.  Numerous lakes, rivers and commercials are also within a short drive. There is excellent Bream, Hybrid, Roach, Tench and Pike fishing locally and game angling in abundance".

Angling facilities include tackle stores, bait fridges/ freezers and drying area.

Boat hire, tackle hire, and ghillie service is available at Murrays.

If you require bait this can be arranged for you prior to your arrival by giving 24 hours notice.
Evening meals and packed lunches are available. Flasks filled free .
For the novice angler, Murrays School of Angling offers 2-5 day tuition on all aspects of course fishing including water safety and environmental protection.
All tackle and bait is provided for students.

So for some of the best fishing in Ireland, ring Mike on +353909759596
Or email: info@bedandbreakfastportumna.com

Golf
Portumna Golf Course The Portumna Golf Club is located on the Gort road, just outside the town.

Portumna is parkland course adorned with mature oak trees. It is one of the premier parkland courses in the West of Ireland and offers a good test of golf by any standard. Deer regularly emerge from the surrounding forest to graze beside the course and add a delightful dimension to the game of golf.

 Within 20 minutes drive there are six 18 hole golf courses – Portumna, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Birr, Curra, Nenagh.

Attractions In the Area

Portumna Castle
The castle was built prior to 1618 by Richard de Burgo (Burke), the 4th Earl of Clanricarde, and a member of the Anglo-Norman de Burgo (Burke) family.

Portumna Forest Park
The lake fringed Forest Park and Wildlife sanctuary is home to a variety of species of birds, deer, red squirrels and pine martens. It is an excellent setting for relaxing walks, scenic pinics and beautiful nature trails.

Derryhiney Castle
This fortress was built in 1643, north of Portumna. It has stood a number of battles in the area. It can be viewed from Murrays Bed and Breakfast.

Water Sports
Portumna being on the tip of the Shannon's largest lake, boasts a variety of activities for the water enthusiast, such as ; jet ski-ing, sailing, wind-surfing, boating, swimming, power-boat racing and cruising. Boats can be hired locally.

Pallas Karting
Take a spin to Pallas Karting. Here you can be in the driving seat, jostling for pole position in one of the fastest and most exhilarating sports in Ireland today on Europe's largest Karting Centre.

Cycling
The locality has many cycle trails. Portumna Forest park is particularly family friendly and has trails of varying difficulty. Explore the Slieve Aughty Mountains or the Lough Derg area. Bicycles can be hired at Murrays.

Birdwatching
The water meadows of the Shannon called the Callows is an internationally renowned haven for many birds and other species of wildlife.

 9 Hole Golf Course
Nine hole golf course and 18 hole pitch & putt. Ideal for those who want a quiet game at a reasonable price.

Horse Riding
Flowerhill Equestrian Holiday Farm is an Edwardian Country House set in 200 acres of rich East Galway farmland. It is situated 10 minutes from Portumna.

Clonmacnoise
Clonmacnoise, wonderfully sited on the water meadows of the River Shannon, remains one of Ireland's holiest places. Even in ruin, this monastic city of St Ciaran, with its cathedral and churches, its high crosses and round towers, its decorated grave-slabs and pilgrims' paths is a must for all visitors.

Pubs & Restuarants
Portumna has a wide variety of pubs and restaurants for your evenings food and entertainment

Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club
Award Winning Leisure Centre featuring a fantastic 20m deck level indoor pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi and of course a fully equipped Gymnasium. Enjoy Hot Stone Back Massages, Swedish Back Massages and Decleor Facials in our Beauty & Wellness Suite