Portumna Castle & Gardens

Each year we look forward to the opening of this wonderful place on March 1st.  Portumna Castle dates back to 1618 when it was built by Richard de Burgo, the 4th Earl of Clanricarde, being the seat of the de Burgo family for 200 years.  The Castle and Grounds have been restored in recent years and the first floor of the building is now open and houses an exhibition and interpretive panels detailing its history.

The Castle walled gardens are set out as a traditional kitchen garden for the ‘big house’  and some wonderful produce can be seen (and tasted) there in season.  The formal gardens are imposing lawns and gravelled pathways laid out in striking geometric patterns.

This year we all looking forward to seeing the addition of a coffee shop and exhibition space in the old stables adjacent to the Castle.  This should result in a lovely space to spend a few minutes and to soak up the history and ambience of this wonderful place!

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