A portable irrigation system, e.g. for use in rectal irrigation, is disclosed. The system comprises a reservoir for an irrigating liquid, a probe for arrangement in a user, an electrical system, a control unit for controlling the transfer of irrigation liquid and tubing providing fluid communication between said reservoir, control unit and probe. The electrical system comprises an electrical pump for directly or indirectly pumping irrigation liquid from the reservoir to the probe, a battery for driving said electrical pump, at least one control switch for activation of the electrical pump, and wiring connecting said parts to each other. The control unit comprises a waterproof housing enclosing at least said battery and the electrical system is galvanically isolated from the exterior of the irrigation system. The battery is chargeable through inductive charging.
