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Bathing Place at Portumna

Outdoor bathing and beach area at the head of Lough Derg near Portumna.

Good to know

Where
Shannon Rd, Fairyhill, Galway (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
Check admission price
Ages
Suits all ages
Phone
+35391509000
Official site

Opening hours

Status
ScheduleOpen at any hour, with no gate, ticket desk or closing time.

What to expect

Bathing Place at Portumna is located in the Lough Derg Management Unit of the Shannon River Basin District in County Galway.

Portumna Town is located on the N65 about 64km from Galway City and 57km from Athlone Town in County Westmeath. Portumna is also well known as a fishing centre and marina for Lough Derg.

More information

Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Attractions

Categories

  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Attraction
  • Beach

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)

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Location

Shannon Rd, Fairyhill, Galway

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