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Portumna’s newly renovated harbour will open the region up to significant tourism revenue.

That’s according to Waterways Ireland, which was represented at a major opening event at the amenity this afternoon.

The new facilities at the marina include doubling of mooring capacity, upgrade of berths, re-paving of the quay area and installation of cut stone walls.

The service block, car parking, services for camper vans and access road have also been upgraded in a joint investment by Waterways Ireland, the OPW, Fáilte Ireland and Galway County Council.

OPW Minister and Galway East TD Sean Canney officiated at today’s official opening after arriving at the marina by boat.

Eanna Rowe, Western Regional Manager at Waterways Ireland, says the upgrade will provide a significant boost to Portumna and the surround region.

Galway Bay FM News Desk

Hi there - we stayed here just before St Patrick's Day 2020 - the 15th March....before lockdown - our first time and would go back - but does anyone know if it's still open?