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Cork
Ahernes Townhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Youghal is a perfect base for the keen golfer, as this region of Ireland hosts a magnificent selection of 40 parkland and coastal golf courses. You could start at Youghal’s own championship course, with its spectacular setting on the cliffs overlooking the town and bay. Aherne’s is also in close proximity to Old Head Golf Links is built on a 220-acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Derry
Ardtara Country House
Golf at Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Royal County Down literally match the best the world has to offer. Castlerock Golf Club set among rolling sand dunes is yet another great links course on the Causeway Coast, situated in the seaside village of Castlerock and a short drive from Ardtara Country House.
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Laois
Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin Demesne has the flavour of a grand private house with the facilities of a five-star resort. set on 614 acres of private parkland. At the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, just over an hour from Dublin, Ballyfin Demesne has long been admired as one of the most lavish regency mansion in Ireland.
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Cork
Ballymaloe House Hotel
Old Head Club Links is built on a 220-acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. Other golf courses in the area are Cork Golf Club, Fota Island, Harbour Point and Youghal.
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Kildare
Barberstown Castle
A golfer’s dream can be arranged with unforgettable golf at the K Club (1-2 mile) or Carton House (15 minutes). The O’ Meara Course and The Montgomerie Course are also located within a short drive of Barberstown Castle, making the hotel the ideal base for the keen golfer.
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Mayo
Belleek Castle
Belleek Castle, Ballina, has a number of premium golf courses right on the doorstep: 4 links and 8 parkland courses can be reached within an hour’s drive. The closest golf courses are Ballina Golf Course- (10min), Championship Links at Enniscrone -(15min), County Sligo/Rosses Point – (1h) or Carne/Belmullet Golf Links – (1h).
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Derry
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
Bishops Gate Hotel is located within the historic city walls in the heart of Derry/Londonderry city’s quaint Cathedral Quarter, and within “chipping distance” of many golf courses! Perfectly positioned for golf enthusiasts, the location provides convenient access to over 20 golf courses within an hour’s drive including Ballyliffin (host of the Irish Open in 2018), City of Derry, Foyle Golf Centre and Royal Portrush (host of the 148th British Open in 2019).
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Cork
Blairscove House & Restaurant
In this 250-year-old Georgian country house, standing at the head of Dunmanus Bay, everything revolves around the courtyard. It is finely restored with cobbled paths, shrubs and flowers. The old stone outbuildings house four beautiful apartments and the restaurant with its magnificent dining room converted from the old stable block.
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Derry
Browns Bonds Hill
Browns Bonds Hill is hailed as putting the North West on the foodie map with its fine dining menus and numerous award wins.
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Kilkenny
Butler House
Butler House is the charming Dower House of Kilkenny Castle since 1786. Nestled in the heart of vibrant medieval Kilkenny, Butler House brings history, charm, romance and a warm welcome to all who visit. Sleep, dine or celebrate those milestones in life in timeless and unique surroundings.
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Kerry
Cahernane House Hotel
There are numerous world-renowned links and championship golf courses in Kerry including Killarney, Tralee, Ballybunion and Waterville. Killarney is the ideal base for a golfing holiday in Kerry. Please allow one of the members of Cahernane’s expert hospitality team to arrange tee times at one of the local courses for you or to help create an itinerary for a truly memorable golf holiday.
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Kilkenny
Campagne Restaurant
Campagne restaurant is a top Michelin Star restaurant in Kilkenny city. The emphasis is on serving food that is based on high-quality seasonal produce, with French influences, in a relaxed and comfortable dining area.
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Kerry
Carrig Country House
The Kerry area is now recognised as one of the world’s leading golfing destinations. Boasting numerous top-class courses, the sheer quality of the golf is unparalleled. Carrig House is fortunate to be surrounded by 15 wonderful golf courses, both links and parkland, within one hour’s drive. The nearest being Dooks Golf Links (a 10-minute drive), Waterville (a 40-minutes drive), Killarney ( with 3 courses within a 30-minute drive), Tralee, (an hour drive) and Ballybunion Golf Club, ( a 90-minute drive). Carrig House are happy to arrange tee times.
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Galway
Cashel House Hotel
Some of the finest golf courses can be found off the west coast of Ireland. Cashel House Hotel is more than happy to arrange your tee-off time for any of these fabulous courses. Just 30 minutes drive from Cashel House Hotel you will find the Connemara Golf Club and Oughterard Golf Club.
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Tipperary
Cashel Palace Hotel
Set within a magnificent 1732 Palladian manor, and with views of the iconic Rock of Cashel, this landmark address has been meticulously restored to create a truly desirable destination hotel in the heart of Ireland.
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Laois
Castle Durrow
Located a short drive from Mount Juliet, the beautiful and challenging Mount Juliet course has established itself as a premier golfing venue for top professionals and leisure golfers worldwide.
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Donegal
Castle Grove Country House Hotel
Donegal and the North West boast many fine links golf courses and parkland golf courses, all set in beautiful surrounds. In fact, there are more than 20 such golf courses all within an hour’s drive of Castle Grove. Whether you wish to avail of the standard Golfing Packages or you wish to organise a bespoke Golfing Package, taking in various scenic locations, the team will gladly accommodate your needs. Royal Portrush Golf Club, the only club in Ireland to have hosted The Open Championship is also within comfortable driving distance of Castle Grove.
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Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate
County Monaghan has a number of beautiful golf courses and all are under an hours drive from Castle Leslie Estate. Concra Wood Golf and Country Club was designed by Christy O’Connor Junior and Senior and set around tree-bound islands and along the shore of Lough Muckno, promising one of Ireland’s most beautiful and evocative settings for golf.
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Dublin
Chapter One Restaurant
Chapter One Restaurant is located in the heart of Dublin on the northside of Parnell Square. As a Georgian basement and former home of John Jameson, it retains authentic granite walls and sash windows but has been carefully and stylishly renovated to introduce a wonderfully sumptuous and comfortable restaurant.
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Mayo
Clare Island Lighthouse
Clare Island stands guard at the entrance to Clew Bay, off Irelands western Atlantic coast. For almost two centuries, the islands Lighthouse has been a nautical landmark perched high on the craggy cliffs, watching over Achill, Westport and beyond. Once a safe haven for sailors, this heritage property now offers a sanctuary of a different kind. This architecturally majestic, listed building has been lovingly transformed into fully catered, luxury accommodation, complemented by magnificent sea views and an inspiring, natural environment.
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Kildare
Cliff at Lyons
Nestled in the heart of Kildare, Cliff at Lyons is a hotel and country retreat encapsulating an exquisite selection of historic rose-clad buildings. Within its idyllic bounds lie the botanically inspired Well in the Garden Spa, period-styled Mill Restaurant, an artisanal gourmet café The Pantry, the luxury retail store CLIFF Home, and a plush suite of event venues. Accommodation includes elegantly furnished rooms and quaint cottages steeped in country charm. Capturing a riveting tale at every turn, this magnificent estate is a true celebration of Irish culture and heritage
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Sligo
Coopershill House
Guests staying at Coopershill Country House Hotel in Co Sligo can enjoy really great golfing holidays with five 18-hole seaside links golf courses, two of which regularly host national tournaments within a little over an hour’s drive. All are situated in outstanding scenic locations in both Co Sligo and neighbouring Co Donegal. Sligo Golf Club and Enniscrone Golf Club are nearby.
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Galway
Currarevagh House
There are a number of well-maintained golf courses within easy travelling distance of Currarevagh, Oughterard Golf Club, Bearna Golf Club, Connemara Isles Club and Connemara Links. Guests can either book directly with the club, or the house would be happy to organise tee times for you. All have clubs and trolleys for hire if needed.
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Dublin
Dax Restaurant
Open since 2004, Dax Restaurant offers unrivalled levels of elegant dining and fine French cuisine in Dublin’s historic Georgian quarter.
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Galway
Delphi Lodge
A delightful 1830s Country House Hotel in Co Galway, in one of the most spectacular settings in Connemara, with charming accommodation, glorious scenery, great food and total tranquillity.
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Clare
Dromoland Castle
Surrounded by five hundred acres of unspoiled parklands and woodlands, steeped in a thousand years of eventful history, and brimming with an irrepressible spirit of five-star delight, the 16th century Dromoland Castle is a self-contained world of lighthearted luxury.
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Kerry
Dromquinna Manor Estate
Welcome to the Dromquinna Manor Estate, a 40-acre waterfront setting that feels as if it is a million miles away from the rest of the world. The estate with its extensive woodland and rolling grounds is sprinkled with a unique collection of places to stay from Luxury Camping, Estate Houses, The Hideaway, Potting Sheds to the Courtyard Mews.
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Wexford
Dunbrody Country House Hotel
This captivating 1830s Georgian manor house hotel hiding amid 300 acres of tranquil parkland on the idyllic Hook Peninsula yet is less than 1 km from Waterford City. A chic yet informal ambience permeates Dunbrody, where guests have the opportunity to experience sheer indulgence coupled with a tradition of courteous attentive service.
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Cork
Dunowen House
Dunowen House is a luxury 18th-century property on the Wild Atlantic Way, close to Clonakilty. Surrounded by private coves and beaches, guests have the chance to totally experience West Cork.
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Mayo
Enniscoe House
With outstanding scenery, unpolluted environment, high-quality amenity areas and splendid golf courses mean that golfing in Mayo is a delight. Enniscoe is in close proximity to golf courses and clubs in Carne, Enniscrone and Ballina.
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Cork
Fernhill House & Gardens
Fernhill House, owned by the fourth generation of the O’Neill family, is a historic Georgian Mansion House set on 13 acres of outstanding gardens overlooking West Cork’s rolling countryside. Fernhill’s gardens are among the finest in Ireland and were designed by Chelsea Gold Medal winner Mary Reynolds. The gardens inspire everything at Fernhill including their own gin and food which features produce from their Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden encouraging sustainability. Fernhill is currently ranked as the 7th best hotel in Ireland on Tripadvisor and won the award for ‘Irelands Best Wedding Venue’ at the Gold Medal Awards this year. Fernhill is perfect for exploring West Cork with its many walks, scenic drives, beaches, islands, Michael Collins sites, West Cork Garden Trail and more.
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Louth
Ghan House
Built in 1727, Ghan House is a fully restored, family-run Georgian house and restaurant, celebrating its’ 30th year of operation, awards & continual improvement. It is one of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland, with 3 acres of walled mature gardens. It is located a tree-length from Medieval Carlingford, with its’ narrow streets, town gate, mint, castles, priory & ancient walls and shops, cafés, pubs and more restaurants. Ghan House is just one hour from both Dublin and Belfast.
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Galway
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Set on the banks of Lough Corrib, the scenic Glenlo Abbey Golf Course is situated only 4 km from the vibrant city of Galway. Designed by Ryder Cup legend Christy O’Connor Jr, the course has been recognised as one of the best 9-hole golf courses in the Republic of Ireland. The courses offers a unique and challenging experience to golfers of all levels, including a signature 4th hole on an island green. Located on the grounds of the 5 star Glenlo Abbey Hotel, the course welcomes visitors from around the world.
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Dublin
Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden
Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden, a contemporary, refined dining room overlooking the iconic St Stephen’s Green in Dublin was awarded it’s first Michelin star in the 2022 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland. This was retained for 2023 as the restaurant continues to delight and excite diners with its wonderful fusion of great local Irish produce coupled with a little French inspiration. The restaurant is located in a 1930s-inspired first floor dining space at the five star Fitzwilliam Hotel. This 70-seater restaurant is best known for Andy McFadden’s creative menus, unique setting and ambience, excellent service and unique wine list. Vegetarian and vegan menus are also outstanding.
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Clare
Gregans Castle Hotel
Gregans Castle Hotel is centrally located for the world-famous Lahinch (known as “Ireland’s St. Andrews”) and Doonbeg (Greg Norman designed) golf courses. There are also a number of less well-known courses in the vicinity such as Gort and Spanish Point.
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Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hayfield Manor Hotel is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only a 15-minute walk from Cork city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork’s great art galleries, opera and historic university.
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Wicklow
Hunter’s Hotel
The beautiful Druids Glen Golf Resort is located close to Hunter’s Hotel.
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Mayo
Ice House Hotel
There is a range of golf courses along the coast and inland including Enniscrone, Carne, Belmullet, Rosses Point and Ballina Golf Club. The Ice House will be happy to organise an outing for you.
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Kerry
Killarney Royal Townhouse
The spectacular scenery of Ireland lends itself to some world-class golf courses, many of which are found in County Kerry. Killarney itself features some beautiful and challenging courses, most notably the Killarney Golf Club. Host to the Irish Open event four times, most recent being 2011, the Killarney Golf Club is sure to impress all golf lovers. The team at Killarney Royal Townhouse would be delighted to arrange all tee times; transport or directions for you,
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Dublin
King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation
Royal Dublin, Portmarnock, The Links Portmarnock, Deerpark, Howth, Sutton, St. Margaret’s, The Island, Luttrellstown Castle, Malahide, to mention a few, are located close to the King Sitric.
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Cork
Liss Ard Estate
Protected by acres of stupendous greenery, Liss Ard Estate dates back to Victorian times. Nestled on 200 acres of undulating Irish countryside dotted with beautiful woodlands and a private 50-acre glittering lake, Liss Ard Estate is a place of enchantment and relaxation. Situated just one mile from Skibbereen village in beautiful West Cork, Liss Ard Estate is full of character and personality. It is the perfect Irish rural escape and offers a magical setting in which to respite. Liss Ard Estate offers a variety of accommodation to suit all tastes. Within this magnificent estate, we offer The Victorian Country House with its contemporary design, the adjacent Garden Mews and the Liss Ard Lake Lodge, a Victorian Dower house. In total there are 25 bedrooms, each one unique and welcoming and waiting to be explored. Whatever your choice of accommodation, a warm Irish welcome awaits you.
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Wexford
Marlfield House
Marlfield is close to many well-known Golf Clubs, which include the following Courtown 5 minutes, The European, Woodenbridge and Enniscorthy 25 minutes, Arklow 15 minutes, Druid’s Glen and Wexford Golf Club 45 minutes, St Helen’s Bay 55 minutes and Mount Juliet 1.25 hours. Others Golf courses in the area include Faithlegg Golf Club, Charlesland Golf Club and Blainroe. Marlfield is always happy to arrange tee times for its guests.
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Kilkenny
Mount Juliet Estate
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Mount Juliet golf course first opened in 1991 with a friendly match between Jack Nicklaus and Christy O’Connor Snr. Since then the course has established itself as a premier venue for top professional and leisure golfers from around the world. This was highlighted when Mount Juliet hosted top golf players such as Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington for the WGC American Express Golf Championship in 2002 and 2004.
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Armagh
Newforge House
The Edenmore Golf and Country Club is just over one mile away. Two 18-hole parkland courses are available at Portadown Golf Club and Lurgan Golf Club.
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Limerick
No 1 Pery Square Townhouse & Spa
Overlooking the handsome, tree-lined Peoples Park in Limerick’s historic Georgian Quarter, No.1 Pery Square is a luxurious and intimate boutique townhouse. Situated just 5 min’s walk from the city centre & train/bus station.
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Kerry
Park Hotel Kenmare
The adjoining Kenmare Golf Club is a gem of a parkland course. A most enjoyable 9 or 18 holes can be reserved any day. Trolleys are available from the front door of the hotel. The Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club located three miles from Kenmare is a challenging course with stunning views of the Kenmare Bay and rugged Beara Peninsula.
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Cork
Perryville House
Occupying a stunning and unique headland, only 15 minute drive from our door and reaching out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean, the Old Head of Kinsale is home to the most spectacular world-class golf course and luxury members’ accommodation. The course, par 72, comprises five Par 5s, five Par 3s and eight Par 4s – stretches from the ladies’ tees at 5,413 yards to over 7,100 yards from the tips, with a minimum of six tees per hole making it suitable for golfers of all handicap abilities. Nine holes play along the cliff tops with all eighteen holes providing unsurpassed ocean views. With the ever-changing sea breezes, the course provides a stern but fair test to the touring pro and the high handicapper alike.
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Donegal
Rathmullan House
One of the country’s oldest courses, the nine-hole Otway, is just a few minutes’ away from Rathmullan House. Portstalon Golf Club is a beautiful twenty-minute drive and the magnificent Rosapenna course about half-an-hour.
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Wicklow
Rathsallagh House
Rathsallagh House is very lucky to be surrounded by the magnificent Rathsallagh Golf Club. It is a championship course measuring close to 7,000 yards with a par of 72. The Club was originally opened in 1994 by the O’Flynn family, however, since 2015 it has been under new ownership. While Rathsallagh Golf Club is a separate entity to Rathsallagh House, the team would be delighted to assist in arranging tee-time reservations etc.
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Dublin
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Ireland’s top restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars as well as virtually all the top national and international awards. It is situated in an 18th-century Georgian Townhouse adjoining the Merrion Hotel.
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Galway
Rosleague Manor
Rosleague Manor is in close proximity to the Connemara Golf Club.
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Westmeath
Shannon Princess
The Shannon Princess is a luxury boutique hotel barge cruising the River Shannon in Ireland. Part of the European Waterways fleet and staffed by a professional crew, it offers the perfect way to explore the river and its loughs. Guests enjoy all the comforts of a private floating hotel on a 6-night/7-day cruise, available by the cabin or as an exclusive charter for up to 10 guests.
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Meath
Tankardstown House
If golf is your game then you are well placed in Tankardstown. From lush, green parkland to rugged coastal dunes, it is unbeatable for choice and quality of golf. Just a short drive from Tankardstown you’ll find Headfort Golf Club, an outstanding 36 parkland facility with comprising the old and the new course. In complete contrast, Baltray links course is set on the coastline of the Irish Sea on a generous site of 190 acres or Killeen Castle Golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, home to the 2011 Solheim Cup completes our favourite trio in the area. There are many more to choose from in the vicinity and we will be happy to furnish you with details of courses in the area.
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Antrim
The Bushmills Inn
Royal Portrush, consistently ranked in the world’s top ten golf courses, is just 4 scenic miles from the Bushmills Inn. In addition to the championship Dunluce course, there’s the more sheltered Valley course. Other spectacular links courses within 15 miles are Portstewart, Castlerock and Ballycastle.
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Kerry
The Lansdowne Kenmare
Kenmare Golf Club is a few minutes stroll from the hotel. The Lansdowne Kenmare is pleased to arrange Tee Times and we also offer preferential Green Fess for guests. Kenmare Golf Club boasts some of the finest scenery imaginable. The views over Kenmare Bay and the surrounding mountains are breath taking. The course has some great feature holes and is always in first class condition, which are all the ingredients for a wonderful round of golf. An 18-hole golf course set alongside the quiet waters of the Roughty River estuary. This famous old course is a fair test of golf and is unique in that it suits all standards of golfers. It is the jewel in the crown of the late great Mr. Eddie Hackett, one of the game’s premier golf course architects. Surrounded by the glorious Kerry Mountains, Kenmare Golf Club boasts a breath-taking location nestled in its own little piece of tranquillity.
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Dublin
The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion, Dublin’s most stylish 5-star hotel is situated opposite Government Buildings in the city centre. Created from four Georgian Townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing, the 143 bedrooms and suites are arranged around two 18th century style gardens.
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Limerick
The Mustard Seed
Just a few short miles away is the famous Adare Golf Club a Robert Trent Jones Senior designed championship parkland set in 230 acres of lush countryside. There are also a number of other courses within easy driving distance
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Down
The Old Inn
Ards and North Down is renowned for for it’s most famous home grown player; world golf star Rory McIlroy and Ireland’s oldest golf club, The Royal Belfast. Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful links settings in the Murlough Nature Reserve and located 60 minutes away.
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Meath
The Station House Hotel
Originally built in 1862 as a busy railway junction, The Station House Hotel in County Meath took on a new life in 1984 as an award winning, family owned boutique hotel in the lush Boyne Valley, less than an hour from Dublin.
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Waterford
The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School
Since Paul and Máire Flynn opened The Tannery in 1997, it has become one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. What makes it special? There is Paul’s cooking, of course – his fresh Waterford ingredients, ever-changing menus and mouth-watering focus on local produce. There is our unique location in the seaside town of Dungarvan, a stone’s throw from the Copper Coast and Comeragh Mountains. But most of all, there is the Tannery’s knack for serving up that most important of ingredients: a great time.
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Dublin
The Wilder Townhouse
Dating from the Victorian Era, with its stunning red-brick facade, The Wilder evokes a real sense of history, perfectly combining its rich heritage with modern elegance and comforts.
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Kilkenny
Tubbrid Castle
Tubbrid Castle is a unique 15th-century tower house nestled in north Kilkenny’s Sliabhardagh Hills. Uninhabited for the past century, it has recently been restored to its former glory. We’ve highlighted original features to let you step back in time and added luxury touches so you can indulge your inner prince or princess.
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Cavan
Virginia Park Lodge
If you are looking for a golf break and to play in an idyllic lake-side setting, look no further than Virginia Golf Club. A nine-hole course for you to play with friends or family. Tee times can be booked through reception when staying at the lodge or coming for a wedding or corporate event. The nine-hole golf course offers stunning views of Lough Ramor and features narrow tree-lined fairways which are a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. Virginia Golf Course is renowned for its friendly welcoming atmosphere.
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Westmeath
Wineport Lodge
Golfers are spoilt for choice with access to three fantastic courses, all within a 15 minute drive, Wineport Lodge is the ideal base for teeing off a golfing break. Glasson Golf Club is home to one of Ireland’s most scenic and challenging 71-par courses. Much-missed golfing legend Christy O’Connor Jnr, described it as “…one of the most scenic pieces of land I’ve ever seen in my life”. Mount Temple Golf Club is just ten minutes or so from Wineport Lodge and offers panoramic views and undulating fairways. Athlone Golf Course is the oldest of the bunch and dates back to 1892. It’s picturesquely located at Hodson Bay on the other side of Lough Ree, which surrounds the course on three sides.
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Cork
Ahernes Townhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Youghal is a perfect base for the keen golfer, as this region of Ireland hosts a magnificent selection of 40 parkland and coastal golf courses. You could start at Youghal’s own championship course, with its spectacular setting on the cliffs overlooking the town and bay. Aherne’s is also in close proximity to Old Head Golf Links is built on a 220-acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Derry
Ardtara Country House
Golf at Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Royal County Down literally match the best the world has to offer. Castlerock Golf Club set among rolling sand dunes is yet another great links course on the Causeway Coast, situated in the seaside village of Castlerock and a short drive from Ardtara Country House.
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Laois
Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin Demesne has the flavour of a grand private house with the facilities of a five-star resort. set on 614 acres of private parkland. At the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, just over an hour from Dublin, Ballyfin Demesne has long been admired as one of the most lavish regency mansion in Ireland.
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Cork
Ballymaloe House Hotel
Old Head Club Links is built on a 220-acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. Other golf courses in the area are Cork Golf Club, Fota Island, Harbour Point and Youghal.
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Kildare
Barberstown Castle
A golfer’s dream can be arranged with unforgettable golf at the K Club (1-2 mile) or Carton House (15 minutes). The O’ Meara Course and The Montgomerie Course are also located within a short drive of Barberstown Castle, making the hotel the ideal base for the keen golfer.
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Mayo
Belleek Castle
Belleek Castle, Ballina, has a number of premium golf courses right on the doorstep: 4 links and 8 parkland courses can be reached within an hour’s drive. The closest golf courses are Ballina Golf Course- (10min), Championship Links at Enniscrone -(15min), County Sligo/Rosses Point – (1h) or Carne/Belmullet Golf Links – (1h).
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Derry
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
Bishops Gate Hotel is located within the historic city walls in the heart of Derry/Londonderry city’s quaint Cathedral Quarter, and within “chipping distance” of many golf courses! Perfectly positioned for golf enthusiasts, the location provides convenient access to over 20 golf courses within an hour’s drive including Ballyliffin (host of the Irish Open in 2018), City of Derry, Foyle Golf Centre and Royal Portrush (host of the 148th British Open in 2019).
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Cork
Blairscove House & Restaurant
In this 250-year-old Georgian country house, standing at the head of Dunmanus Bay, everything revolves around the courtyard. It is finely restored with cobbled paths, shrubs and flowers. The old stone outbuildings house four beautiful apartments and the restaurant with its magnificent dining room converted from the old stable block.
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Derry
Browns Bonds Hill
Browns Bonds Hill is hailed as putting the North West on the foodie map with its fine dining menus and numerous award wins.
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Kilkenny
Butler House
Butler House is the charming Dower House of Kilkenny Castle since 1786. Nestled in the heart of vibrant medieval Kilkenny, Butler House brings history, charm, romance and a warm welcome to all who visit. Sleep, dine or celebrate those milestones in life in timeless and unique surroundings.
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Kerry
Cahernane House Hotel
There are numerous world-renowned links and championship golf courses in Kerry including Killarney, Tralee, Ballybunion and Waterville. Killarney is the ideal base for a golfing holiday in Kerry. Please allow one of the members of Cahernane’s expert hospitality team to arrange tee times at one of the local courses for you or to help create an itinerary for a truly memorable golf holiday.
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Kilkenny
Campagne Restaurant
Campagne restaurant is a top Michelin Star restaurant in Kilkenny city. The emphasis is on serving food that is based on high-quality seasonal produce, with French influences, in a relaxed and comfortable dining area.
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Kerry
Carrig Country House
The Kerry area is now recognised as one of the world’s leading golfing destinations. Boasting numerous top-class courses, the sheer quality of the golf is unparalleled. Carrig House is fortunate to be surrounded by 15 wonderful golf courses, both links and parkland, within one hour’s drive. The nearest being Dooks Golf Links (a 10-minute drive), Waterville (a 40-minutes drive), Killarney ( with 3 courses within a 30-minute drive), Tralee, (an hour drive) and Ballybunion Golf Club, ( a 90-minute drive). Carrig House are happy to arrange tee times.
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Galway
Cashel House Hotel
Some of the finest golf courses can be found off the west coast of Ireland. Cashel House Hotel is more than happy to arrange your tee-off time for any of these fabulous courses. Just 30 minutes drive from Cashel House Hotel you will find the Connemara Golf Club and Oughterard Golf Club.
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Tipperary
Cashel Palace Hotel
Set within a magnificent 1732 Palladian manor, and with views of the iconic Rock of Cashel, this landmark address has been meticulously restored to create a truly desirable destination hotel in the heart of Ireland.
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Laois
Castle Durrow
Located a short drive from Mount Juliet, the beautiful and challenging Mount Juliet course has established itself as a premier golfing venue for top professionals and leisure golfers worldwide.
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Donegal
Castle Grove Country House Hotel
Donegal and the North West boast many fine links golf courses and parkland golf courses, all set in beautiful surrounds. In fact, there are more than 20 such golf courses all within an hour’s drive of Castle Grove. Whether you wish to avail of the standard Golfing Packages or you wish to organise a bespoke Golfing Package, taking in various scenic locations, the team will gladly accommodate your needs. Royal Portrush Golf Club, the only club in Ireland to have hosted The Open Championship is also within comfortable driving distance of Castle Grove.
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Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate
County Monaghan has a number of beautiful golf courses and all are under an hours drive from Castle Leslie Estate. Concra Wood Golf and Country Club was designed by Christy O’Connor Junior and Senior and set around tree-bound islands and along the shore of Lough Muckno, promising one of Ireland’s most beautiful and evocative settings for golf.
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Dublin
Chapter One Restaurant
Chapter One Restaurant is located in the heart of Dublin on the northside of Parnell Square. As a Georgian basement and former home of John Jameson, it retains authentic granite walls and sash windows but has been carefully and stylishly renovated to introduce a wonderfully sumptuous and comfortable restaurant.
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Mayo
Clare Island Lighthouse
Clare Island stands guard at the entrance to Clew Bay, off Irelands western Atlantic coast. For almost two centuries, the islands Lighthouse has been a nautical landmark perched high on the craggy cliffs, watching over Achill, Westport and beyond. Once a safe haven for sailors, this heritage property now offers a sanctuary of a different kind. This architecturally majestic, listed building has been lovingly transformed into fully catered, luxury accommodation, complemented by magnificent sea views and an inspiring, natural environment.
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Kildare
Cliff at Lyons
Nestled in the heart of Kildare, Cliff at Lyons is a hotel and country retreat encapsulating an exquisite selection of historic rose-clad buildings. Within its idyllic bounds lie the botanically inspired Well in the Garden Spa, period-styled Mill Restaurant, an artisanal gourmet café The Pantry, the luxury retail store CLIFF Home, and a plush suite of event venues. Accommodation includes elegantly furnished rooms and quaint cottages steeped in country charm. Capturing a riveting tale at every turn, this magnificent estate is a true celebration of Irish culture and heritage
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Sligo
Coopershill House
Guests staying at Coopershill Country House Hotel in Co Sligo can enjoy really great golfing holidays with five 18-hole seaside links golf courses, two of which regularly host national tournaments within a little over an hour’s drive. All are situated in outstanding scenic locations in both Co Sligo and neighbouring Co Donegal. Sligo Golf Club and Enniscrone Golf Club are nearby.
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Galway
Currarevagh House
There are a number of well-maintained golf courses within easy travelling distance of Currarevagh, Oughterard Golf Club, Bearna Golf Club, Connemara Isles Club and Connemara Links. Guests can either book directly with the club, or the house would be happy to organise tee times for you. All have clubs and trolleys for hire if needed.
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Dublin
Dax Restaurant
Open since 2004, Dax Restaurant offers unrivalled levels of elegant dining and fine French cuisine in Dublin’s historic Georgian quarter.
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Galway
Delphi Lodge
A delightful 1830s Country House Hotel in Co Galway, in one of the most spectacular settings in Connemara, with charming accommodation, glorious scenery, great food and total tranquillity.
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Clare
Dromoland Castle
Surrounded by five hundred acres of unspoiled parklands and woodlands, steeped in a thousand years of eventful history, and brimming with an irrepressible spirit of five-star delight, the 16th century Dromoland Castle is a self-contained world of lighthearted luxury.
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Kerry
Dromquinna Manor Estate
Welcome to the Dromquinna Manor Estate, a 40-acre waterfront setting that feels as if it is a million miles away from the rest of the world. The estate with its extensive woodland and rolling grounds is sprinkled with a unique collection of places to stay from Luxury Camping, Estate Houses, The Hideaway, Potting Sheds to the Courtyard Mews.
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Wexford
Dunbrody Country House Hotel
This captivating 1830s Georgian manor house hotel hiding amid 300 acres of tranquil parkland on the idyllic Hook Peninsula yet is less than 1 km from Waterford City. A chic yet informal ambience permeates Dunbrody, where guests have the opportunity to experience sheer indulgence coupled with a tradition of courteous attentive service.
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Cork
Dunowen House
Dunowen House is a luxury 18th-century property on the Wild Atlantic Way, close to Clonakilty. Surrounded by private coves and beaches, guests have the chance to totally experience West Cork.
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Mayo
Enniscoe House
With outstanding scenery, unpolluted environment, high-quality amenity areas and splendid golf courses mean that golfing in Mayo is a delight. Enniscoe is in close proximity to golf courses and clubs in Carne, Enniscrone and Ballina.
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Cork
Fernhill House & Gardens
Fernhill House, owned by the fourth generation of the O’Neill family, is a historic Georgian Mansion House set on 13 acres of outstanding gardens overlooking West Cork’s rolling countryside. Fernhill’s gardens are among the finest in Ireland and were designed by Chelsea Gold Medal winner Mary Reynolds. The gardens inspire everything at Fernhill including their own gin and food which features produce from their Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden encouraging sustainability. Fernhill is currently ranked as the 7th best hotel in Ireland on Tripadvisor and won the award for ‘Irelands Best Wedding Venue’ at the Gold Medal Awards this year. Fernhill is perfect for exploring West Cork with its many walks, scenic drives, beaches, islands, Michael Collins sites, West Cork Garden Trail and more.
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Louth
Ghan House
Built in 1727, Ghan House is a fully restored, family-run Georgian house and restaurant, celebrating its’ 30th year of operation, awards & continual improvement. It is one of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland, with 3 acres of walled mature gardens. It is located a tree-length from Medieval Carlingford, with its’ narrow streets, town gate, mint, castles, priory & ancient walls and shops, cafés, pubs and more restaurants. Ghan House is just one hour from both Dublin and Belfast.
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Galway
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Set on the banks of Lough Corrib, the scenic Glenlo Abbey Golf Course is situated only 4 km from the vibrant city of Galway. Designed by Ryder Cup legend Christy O’Connor Jr, the course has been recognised as one of the best 9-hole golf courses in the Republic of Ireland. The courses offers a unique and challenging experience to golfers of all levels, including a signature 4th hole on an island green. Located on the grounds of the 5 star Glenlo Abbey Hotel, the course welcomes visitors from around the world.
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Dublin
Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden
Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden, a contemporary, refined dining room overlooking the iconic St Stephen’s Green in Dublin was awarded it’s first Michelin star in the 2022 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland. This was retained for 2023 as the restaurant continues to delight and excite diners with its wonderful fusion of great local Irish produce coupled with a little French inspiration. The restaurant is located in a 1930s-inspired first floor dining space at the five star Fitzwilliam Hotel. This 70-seater restaurant is best known for Andy McFadden’s creative menus, unique setting and ambience, excellent service and unique wine list. Vegetarian and vegan menus are also outstanding.
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Clare
Gregans Castle Hotel
Gregans Castle Hotel is centrally located for the world-famous Lahinch (known as “Ireland’s St. Andrews”) and Doonbeg (Greg Norman designed) golf courses. There are also a number of less well-known courses in the vicinity such as Gort and Spanish Point.
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Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hayfield Manor Hotel is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only a 15-minute walk from Cork city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork’s great art galleries, opera and historic university.
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Wicklow
Hunter’s Hotel
The beautiful Druids Glen Golf Resort is located close to Hunter’s Hotel.
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Mayo
Ice House Hotel
There is a range of golf courses along the coast and inland including Enniscrone, Carne, Belmullet, Rosses Point and Ballina Golf Club. The Ice House will be happy to organise an outing for you.
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Kerry
Killarney Royal Townhouse
The spectacular scenery of Ireland lends itself to some world-class golf courses, many of which are found in County Kerry. Killarney itself features some beautiful and challenging courses, most notably the Killarney Golf Club. Host to the Irish Open event four times, most recent being 2011, the Killarney Golf Club is sure to impress all golf lovers. The team at Killarney Royal Townhouse would be delighted to arrange all tee times; transport or directions for you,
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Dublin
King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation
Royal Dublin, Portmarnock, The Links Portmarnock, Deerpark, Howth, Sutton, St. Margaret’s, The Island, Luttrellstown Castle, Malahide, to mention a few, are located close to the King Sitric.
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Cork
Liss Ard Estate
Protected by acres of stupendous greenery, Liss Ard Estate dates back to Victorian times. Nestled on 200 acres of undulating Irish countryside dotted with beautiful woodlands and a private 50-acre glittering lake, Liss Ard Estate is a place of enchantment and relaxation. Situated just one mile from Skibbereen village in beautiful West Cork, Liss Ard Estate is full of character and personality. It is the perfect Irish rural escape and offers a magical setting in which to respite. Liss Ard Estate offers a variety of accommodation to suit all tastes. Within this magnificent estate, we offer The Victorian Country House with its contemporary design, the adjacent Garden Mews and the Liss Ard Lake Lodge, a Victorian Dower house. In total there are 25 bedrooms, each one unique and welcoming and waiting to be explored. Whatever your choice of accommodation, a warm Irish welcome awaits you.
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Wexford
Marlfield House
Marlfield is close to many well-known Golf Clubs, which include the following Courtown 5 minutes, The European, Woodenbridge and Enniscorthy 25 minutes, Arklow 15 minutes, Druid’s Glen and Wexford Golf Club 45 minutes, St Helen’s Bay 55 minutes and Mount Juliet 1.25 hours. Others Golf courses in the area include Faithlegg Golf Club, Charlesland Golf Club and Blainroe. Marlfield is always happy to arrange tee times for its guests.
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Kilkenny
Mount Juliet Estate
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Mount Juliet golf course first opened in 1991 with a friendly match between Jack Nicklaus and Christy O’Connor Snr. Since then the course has established itself as a premier venue for top professional and leisure golfers from around the world. This was highlighted when Mount Juliet hosted top golf players such as Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington for the WGC American Express Golf Championship in 2002 and 2004.
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Armagh
Newforge House
The Edenmore Golf and Country Club is just over one mile away. Two 18-hole parkland courses are available at Portadown Golf Club and Lurgan Golf Club.
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Limerick
No 1 Pery Square Townhouse & Spa
Overlooking the handsome, tree-lined Peoples Park in Limerick’s historic Georgian Quarter, No.1 Pery Square is a luxurious and intimate boutique townhouse. Situated just 5 min’s walk from the city centre & train/bus station.
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Kerry
Park Hotel Kenmare
The adjoining Kenmare Golf Club is a gem of a parkland course. A most enjoyable 9 or 18 holes can be reserved any day. Trolleys are available from the front door of the hotel. The Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club located three miles from Kenmare is a challenging course with stunning views of the Kenmare Bay and rugged Beara Peninsula.
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Cork
Perryville House
Occupying a stunning and unique headland, only 15 minute drive from our door and reaching out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean, the Old Head of Kinsale is home to the most spectacular world-class golf course and luxury members’ accommodation. The course, par 72, comprises five Par 5s, five Par 3s and eight Par 4s – stretches from the ladies’ tees at 5,413 yards to over 7,100 yards from the tips, with a minimum of six tees per hole making it suitable for golfers of all handicap abilities. Nine holes play along the cliff tops with all eighteen holes providing unsurpassed ocean views. With the ever-changing sea breezes, the course provides a stern but fair test to the touring pro and the high handicapper alike.
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Donegal
Rathmullan House
One of the country’s oldest courses, the nine-hole Otway, is just a few minutes’ away from Rathmullan House. Portstalon Golf Club is a beautiful twenty-minute drive and the magnificent Rosapenna course about half-an-hour.
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Wicklow
Rathsallagh House
Rathsallagh House is very lucky to be surrounded by the magnificent Rathsallagh Golf Club. It is a championship course measuring close to 7,000 yards with a par of 72. The Club was originally opened in 1994 by the O’Flynn family, however, since 2015 it has been under new ownership. While Rathsallagh Golf Club is a separate entity to Rathsallagh House, the team would be delighted to assist in arranging tee-time reservations etc.
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Dublin
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Ireland’s top restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars as well as virtually all the top national and international awards. It is situated in an 18th-century Georgian Townhouse adjoining the Merrion Hotel.
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Galway
Rosleague Manor
Rosleague Manor is in close proximity to the Connemara Golf Club.
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Westmeath
Shannon Princess
The Shannon Princess is a luxury boutique hotel barge cruising the River Shannon in Ireland. Part of the European Waterways fleet and staffed by a professional crew, it offers the perfect way to explore the river and its loughs. Guests enjoy all the comforts of a private floating hotel on a 6-night/7-day cruise, available by the cabin or as an exclusive charter for up to 10 guests.
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Meath
Tankardstown House
If golf is your game then you are well placed in Tankardstown. From lush, green parkland to rugged coastal dunes, it is unbeatable for choice and quality of golf. Just a short drive from Tankardstown you’ll find Headfort Golf Club, an outstanding 36 parkland facility with comprising the old and the new course. In complete contrast, Baltray links course is set on the coastline of the Irish Sea on a generous site of 190 acres or Killeen Castle Golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, home to the 2011 Solheim Cup completes our favourite trio in the area. There are many more to choose from in the vicinity and we will be happy to furnish you with details of courses in the area.
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Antrim
The Bushmills Inn
Royal Portrush, consistently ranked in the world’s top ten golf courses, is just 4 scenic miles from the Bushmills Inn. In addition to the championship Dunluce course, there’s the more sheltered Valley course. Other spectacular links courses within 15 miles are Portstewart, Castlerock and Ballycastle.
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Kerry
The Lansdowne Kenmare
Kenmare Golf Club is a few minutes stroll from the hotel. The Lansdowne Kenmare is pleased to arrange Tee Times and we also offer preferential Green Fess for guests. Kenmare Golf Club boasts some of the finest scenery imaginable. The views over Kenmare Bay and the surrounding mountains are breath taking. The course has some great feature holes and is always in first class condition, which are all the ingredients for a wonderful round of golf. An 18-hole golf course set alongside the quiet waters of the Roughty River estuary. This famous old course is a fair test of golf and is unique in that it suits all standards of golfers. It is the jewel in the crown of the late great Mr. Eddie Hackett, one of the game’s premier golf course architects. Surrounded by the glorious Kerry Mountains, Kenmare Golf Club boasts a breath-taking location nestled in its own little piece of tranquillity.
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Dublin
The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion, Dublin’s most stylish 5-star hotel is situated opposite Government Buildings in the city centre. Created from four Georgian Townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing, the 143 bedrooms and suites are arranged around two 18th century style gardens.
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Limerick
The Mustard Seed
Just a few short miles away is the famous Adare Golf Club a Robert Trent Jones Senior designed championship parkland set in 230 acres of lush countryside. There are also a number of other courses within easy driving distance
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Down
The Old Inn
Ards and North Down is renowned for for it’s most famous home grown player; world golf star Rory McIlroy and Ireland’s oldest golf club, The Royal Belfast. Royal County Down is located in one of the world’s most naturally beautiful links settings in the Murlough Nature Reserve and located 60 minutes away.
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Meath
The Station House Hotel
Originally built in 1862 as a busy railway junction, The Station House Hotel in County Meath took on a new life in 1984 as an award winning, family owned boutique hotel in the lush Boyne Valley, less than an hour from Dublin.
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Waterford
The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School
Since Paul and Máire Flynn opened The Tannery in 1997, it has become one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. What makes it special? There is Paul’s cooking, of course – his fresh Waterford ingredients, ever-changing menus and mouth-watering focus on local produce. There is our unique location in the seaside town of Dungarvan, a stone’s throw from the Copper Coast and Comeragh Mountains. But most of all, there is the Tannery’s knack for serving up that most important of ingredients: a great time.
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Dublin
The Wilder Townhouse
Dating from the Victorian Era, with its stunning red-brick facade, The Wilder evokes a real sense of history, perfectly combining its rich heritage with modern elegance and comforts.
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Kilkenny
Tubbrid Castle
Tubbrid Castle is a unique 15th-century tower house nestled in north Kilkenny’s Sliabhardagh Hills. Uninhabited for the past century, it has recently been restored to its former glory. We’ve highlighted original features to let you step back in time and added luxury touches so you can indulge your inner prince or princess.
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Cavan
Virginia Park Lodge
If you are looking for a golf break and to play in an idyllic lake-side setting, look no further than Virginia Golf Club. A nine-hole course for you to play with friends or family. Tee times can be booked through reception when staying at the lodge or coming for a wedding or corporate event. The nine-hole golf course offers stunning views of Lough Ramor and features narrow tree-lined fairways which are a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. Virginia Golf Course is renowned for its friendly welcoming atmosphere.
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Westmeath
Wineport Lodge
Golfers are spoilt for choice with access to three fantastic courses, all within a 15 minute drive, Wineport Lodge is the ideal base for teeing off a golfing break. Glasson Golf Club is home to one of Ireland’s most scenic and challenging 71-par courses. Much-missed golfing legend Christy O’Connor Jnr, described it as “…one of the most scenic pieces of land I’ve ever seen in my life”. Mount Temple Golf Club is just ten minutes or so from Wineport Lodge and offers panoramic views and undulating fairways. Athlone Golf Course is the oldest of the bunch and dates back to 1892. It’s picturesquely located at Hodson Bay on the other side of Lough Ree, which surrounds the course on three sides.
