Breaks, holidays and vacations in on the Shannon river, Ireland
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Boat Hire and Travel Guide to the Shannon River in Ireland.

Boat Hire
All of the cruisers available for hire on the Shannon River in Ireland
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Approximate cruising times to help you plan your cruise
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Gallery

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Cruising FAQ
Everything you need to know about hiring a cruiser - don't be afraid to ask!
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Portumna is a medium sized town in County Galway on the border with County Tipperary. You can find just about anything you might need in this town and there are many fine pubs and restaurants. The harbour on Lough Derg is at the boundary of Portumna forest park, 1500 acres of parkland with rich natural flora and fauna.

History

The name Portumna is derived from the Gaelic ‘Port Omna’ which means the crossing of the tree trunk. The Castle and estate in Portumna were originally owned by the Clanricard family, who were descendants of the de Burghs of Normandy granted extensive lands in Connaught in the thirteenth century. The castle was originally built in the seventeenth century by the fourth earl and was tested in the confederacy wars in 1651.

This travel guide is available free of charge due to the travel agents commission taken on boat hire services on the river. Feel free to browse the site at your leisure - all we ask is that if you are taking a boating holiday on the Shannon, you book it through the Shannon River web site.