Timeline from Portumna (County County Galway)

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1330s
Ferry crossing in operation assisting the crossing of the River Shannon 1st Jan 1333 Read more
1340s
Sir Ulick de Burgh or Burke 1st Clanricarde Dies 1st Jan 1343 Read more
1420s
The Dominicans arrive in Portumna 1st Jan 1426 Read more
1610s
Portumna Castle is Built by Richard de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde 1st Jan 1610 Read more
1790s
Flax growers list 1st Jan 1796 Read more
1800s
The Freemasons in County Galway 1st Jan 1800 Read more
1820s
The castle is abandoned as a home following a fire 1st Jan 1826 Read more
1850s
The Portumna Workhouse opened. 1st Jan 1852 Read more
1860s
Report from King's County Chronicle on Portumna Union Workhouse Supplies 19th Sep 1860 Read more
Report from 'The Nation' newspaper on Portumna Workhouse 30th Jul 1864 Read more
1880s
The Sisters of Mercy move into Portumna Workhouse and set up St. Vincent’s Hospital. 1st Jan 1886 Read more
Disturbances at Portumna 1st Jan 1888 Read more
Foundation of Portumna GAA Club 1st Jan 1888 Read more
1890s
Collapse of Portumna Courthouse 2nd Jun 1894 Read more
1920s
Portumna Castle Fire 26th Oct 1928 Read more