Portumna
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| Portumna Port Omna |
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| Town population: | 2015 (2006) |
| Rural population: | 1920 (2002) |
| Elevation: | 60 m |
| County: | Galway |
| Province: | Connacht |
Portumna (Port Omna in Irish - meaning port of the oak) is a town in County Galway, Ireland, on the border with County North Tipperary. Portumna is located in South East Galway at the point where the River Shannon enters Lough Derg. The town is famous for Portumna Castle which both King James I and Queen Elizabeth I of England visited, and for the lords that lived there. Portumna is a well-known tourist destination for boaters, golfers and anglers thanks to its natural amenities. The town is home to the former All-Ireland Hurling Club Champions, having beaten Newtownshandrum in Croke Park on St. Patricks Day, 2006.
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