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Portumna
Kelly's Lodge Bed & Breakfast is the ideal place to base yourself for trips around the town of Portumna
and Lough Derg on the river Shannon.
You can enjoy or experience a host of activities, within a short distance from Horse-Riding, Golfing, Go-Karting, Canoeing, Swimming,
Lake and River Cruising on Lough Derg, Coarse and Game Angling, Lake Activities and long relaxing walks in Portumna Forest Park.
Kelly's Lodge is adjacent to all amenities listed below.
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Portumna Golf Club
Portumna Golf Club is a fantastic parkland 18 hole golf course situated just outside Portumna and surrounded by Portumna forest park.
It is a 1 minute driver from Kelly's Lodge and offers great value for it's €30(weekdays)/€35(weekends) green fee. The course also has full catering facilities available. Visit
their website at www.portumnagolfclub.ie.
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The Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club
The 4 Star Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club is located in Portumna town and a 4 minute walk from Kelly's Lodge Bed & Breakfast.
The hotel offers an idyllic setting for weddings, conferences, meetings and other events. The Shannon Oaks is a modern hotle with 63 rooms, 38 suites, adjoining lodges, bars & restaurants and a country club.
Visit their website at www.shannonoaks.ie.
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Portumna Castle & Gardens
This great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde. It was the main seat of the
de Burgo family for 200 years, until it was gutte dby fire in 1826. The ground floor of the castle is now open to the public. To the north of the house are formal, geometrically laid out gardens.
Visit their website at www.heritageireland.ie.
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Emerald Starline
Emerald Starline Cruises also have a base in Portumna. They offer a different holiday experiense where you can travel inland waterways and stop of at some of Ireland's most picturesque towns.
It is an experience not to be missed. Visit their website at www.emeraldstarline.ie.
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Pallas Go-Karting
Pallas Go-Karting is located in Pallas, just a 10 minute drive from Kelly's Lodge. It is Europe's largest karting centre.
It offers two tracks: a 500m and a 1500 metre for thrill-seeking whatever the weather.
It is an experience not to be missed. Visit their website at www.pallaskarting.com.
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Green Acres Activities
Green Acres Activities is located in Oldthort, just a 2 minute drive from Kelly's Lodge. Activities include a 9-Hole Golf Course,
Championship Pitch & Putt, Shuffleboard, Coffee Shop.
For bookings you can email Green Acres at oldthort@gofree.indigo.ie or phone on 00353(0)909741123.
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There are a number of other places on interest in the area: Portumna Forest Park & Lakeshore WildLife Sanctuary, Birr Castle & Millenium Garden, and Clonfert Cathedral (World Heritage Site).
Portumna town also has numerous traditional pubs with live music and craic.
For information on any of the above click on the websites. Kelly's Lodge offers an ideal base for anyone thinking of a holiday in Portumna or parttaking in any of the above activities.
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