Portumna Golf Club

Portumna Golf Club sits in County Galway on the northern shores of Lough Derg, the southernmost of the Shannon lakes. The course was designed by Michael O'Keeffe and Eddie Connaughton, opening in the early 1990s on gently rolling parkland that offers views across the water and toward the surrounding countryside. The layout takes advantage of the natural terrain, with mature trees framing many holes and the lake providing both scenic backdrop and strategic influence on the routing. The course presents a traditional Irish parkland test, with tree-lined fairways and well-defended greens that reward accurate approach play. Several holes play along elevated ground that overlooks Lough Derg, while others move through more sheltered corridors where positioning off the tee becomes essential. The design balances risk and reward, offering options for players of varying abilities while maintaining enough challenge to engage accomplished golfers. Portumna serves as the focal point for golf in this part of East Galway, drawing members and visitors to a region better known for its medieval castle, forest park, and position along the Shannon navigation route. The club maintains a welcoming atmosphere typical of Irish golf clubs outside the major tourist circuits, where the emphasis remains on the game itself and the natural setting rather than elaborate amenities. The combination of lakeside location and mature parkland character gives Portumna a distinct identity within the broader landscape of Irish inland courses.