The Portrunny Heritage Trail
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This is the start of the tour overlooking Portrunny Bay
2 minPortrunny Harbour is a habitat for many marine and land creatures
2 minSt. Diarmaid's Holy Well is named after the Saint who founded a monastery nearby
2 minPortrunny Church and Graveyard are remains of an 12th/13th church and graverard
2 minInchclearun Island contains a Catholic monastery and was home to Queen Meadbh
2 minShannon View School is located in the townland of Clooncah, Kilteevan
2 minGaley Bay s an inlet of Lough Ree, to the south of Cruit Point
3 minCloonsellan Abbey is an Abbey situated between Roscommon and Inchclearun Island
3 minThe Portrunny Heritage Trail is a cycling/walking trail where you can discover our heritage and biodiversity which includes the medieval sites of Galey Bay and Castle, Inchcleraun Island, St. Diarmaid's Holy Well and Portrunny Church and Graveyard. The biodiveristy sign is located beside the picnic area which displays the flora and fauna of the area.
The harbour area of Portrunny is the central meeting point of the heritage trail. Adjacent to where the harbour lies, An Bothár Mór which leads to St. Dairmaid's Holy Well can be found along with Portrunny Church and Graveyard. As you leave Portrunny Bay heading towards Roscommon, you will notice a sign for Shannon View School on the right-hand side, and further on, a sign for Galey Castle and Bay to the left. Continuing towards Roscommon, you will come across Cloonsellan Abbey on the right and here you will have the opportunity to join the Kilteevan Heritage Trail.