The Lodges are situated in the grounds of the Shannon Oaks Hotel in Portumna, Co Galway.
Spring, summer, autumn or winter you will have the opportunity to relax in the heart of the woods while staying in a luxury lodge as well as enjoying an unrivalled choice of sports and leisure facilities, health and beauty treatments, restaurants, bars, tennis and lots more.
The Lodges are the first of their kind and as soon as you arrive you will notice how they blend into the woods and sit in complete harmony with their surroundings, which include the 1,500 acre Earl of Clanricarde estate.
Each lodge offers the following facilities:
- A large open plan living/dining room with natural light, opening onto a private wooden deck outside. The Lodges have a gas fire.
- Each lodge comprises five bedrooms: Downstairs 1 x double bedroom & 1 x twin bedroom which share a toilet & shower. Upstairs 1 x master double ensuite, 1 x twin & 1 x double(with small double 4ft bed) and main bathroom.
- The fully equipped kitchen features oven/hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and all the necessary kitchen utensils and crockery.
- Washer/dryer, hairdryers, storage room, Cable TV, bed linen and towels are also included.
PLEASE NOTE THAT RATES QUOTED BELOW ARE BASED ON 6 PEOPLE SHARING AND THAT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE WILL APPLY FOR EACH PERSON UP TO THE MAXIMUM OF 10 PEOPLE SHARING (FROM €30 UP TO €65.00 PER ADDITIONAL PERSON PER STAY)
The Castlegates Restaurant:
Perfectly appointed for either a leisurely breakfast or sumptuous evening meal
The Idle Hour Pub:
Well known for its "craic" is one of the most popular in the area. Regular live entertainment together with a fantastic selection of pub food is on offer.
The Upper Deck Bistro:
Casual & relaxed with a great wine list & exciting food.
LEISURE FACILITES AT THE SHANNON OAKS HOTEL:
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Indoor heated swimming pool
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Jacuzzi
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Steam Room
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Fully equipped gym
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Flood-lit Tennis Court (Astro-turf) * Apologies the astro-turf is currently unavailable
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Flood-lit Soccer Pitch (Astro-turf) * Apologies, the astro-turf pitch will be unavailable from 29/10/06 until further notice...
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Bird Watching
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Cycling *
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Nature trails
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Lake-land Walks
The * symbol denotes an additional charge payable onsite
Up Coming Events Within an Hour of Portumna
September:
September 8-10: Galway Races Autumn Meeting
September 12-14: Clarenbridge Oyster Festival
October:
October 4-12: Ballinasloe Horse Fair
October 3-5: Dromineer Literary Festival
October 16-19: Slieve Bloom Story Telling Festival
November:
November 5-9: Spirit of Voice Music Festival – Galway City (various venues)
November 7-10; Ennis Trad Festival.
December:
Christmas Party Nights on 19 & 20th Dec. Live entertainment on St Stephen’s Day and New Years Eve in the Idle Hour Bar.
LEISURE CHOICES NEARBY:
Holidays are for pampering yourself. They allow you time to give your body time to recover from the stresses & strains of everyday life. As well as the fabulous onsite leisure facilities, the woods surrounding the Hotel & Lodges are criss-crossed with pathways & cycle tracks which are perfect for jogging, cycling or just strolling amongst the wildlife. Other activities available locally include:
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE SHANNON OAKS HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB
FROM DUBLIN
Take the N7/M7 Naas, Limerick road from Dublin. Proceed on N7 bypassing Naas and join M7 bypassing Newbridge, Portlaoise, rejoining N7 at Mountrath. Proceed on N7 through Borris-in-Ossory entering Roscrea. Take N62 from Roscrea towards Birr. From Birr, follow R489 signposted Portumna. Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
FROM LIMERICK
Take the N7 Dublin Road from Limerick. At Nenagh follow the signs for Birr and then Portumna N52 through to Borrisokane. Take the N65 signposted Portumna. Approximately 1.5 hours.
FROM BELFAST
Take the M1 in the direction of Dublin onto the A1 to Newry. Then take the N1 signposted Castleblaney, Dundalk and the N52 towards Mullingar. Follow the signs for Tullamore and on to Birr. From here take the N62 in the direction of Roscrea. Turn right onto the N52 again in the direction of Nenagh through to Riverstown where you branch right onto the R489 (signposted Portumna). Take the N65 to Portumna. Approximately 4 hours.
GPS/Sat Nav co-ordinates
Position: 0.3KM WSW of Portumna - N5305.45, W00813.45
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