Golf in the Heart of Ireland often involves a quiet quality rarely found
anywhere else in the country. Less than 90 minutes drive from Dublin
and yet midweek golfers face a staggering variety of courses with a warm
welcome at every one of them. There is also a wonderful assortment of
pubs, hotels and guest houses, caring for golfers.
Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore Town, County Offaly.
The Bridge House is a wonderful bright, full–of–life hotel in Tullamore town centre
with an award winning 'Best Bar in Ireland'. Renowned for its food, service and
hospitality, the hotel has become a firm favourite with golfers. There are 72 luxury
bedrooms and a leisure club with swimming pool and gym.
Four nights B&B
Two in a car from £452pp
Four in a car from £407pp
Minibus + 6 from £393pp
The Golf: Esker Hill, Tullamore and Portarlington.
Tullamore is constantly being tweaked to make the most of the mature woodland and
attractive water hazards – a wonderful course. Esker Hills has a totally different character
and is more links–like because it has been created on a sand base – a rare treat to play
(buggies are included). Portarlington is a beautiful parkland course where mature trees
and woodland often come into play.
Days Hotel, Tullamore Town, County Offaly.
Days Hotel is located in the heart of the bustling town centre, with many bars,
restaurants and shops close by. Hotel amenities include 62 luxurious bedrooms with free
internet access, king size or twin beds, tea/coffee and an interactive TV with pay per view
movies, ironing board and trouser press. FREE daily newspaper and use of multi–storey
car park.
Special offer four nights B&B plus two evening meals.
2 in a car from £405pp
4 in a car from £360pp
6 in a minibus from £346pp
The Golf: Esker Hills, Tullamore, Athlone and Glasson.
Tullamore is constantly being tweaked to make the most of the mature woodland and
attractive water hazards – a wonderful course. Esker Hills has a totally different character
and is more links-like because it has been created on a sand base – a rare treat to play
(buggies are included). Elevated greens are a feature of Athlone’s superb mature course
that is fit for any golf itinerary.
Glasson Golf Hotel, Glasson, County Westmeath.
A family-owned hotel set on the shore of Lough Ree with magnificent views across
the hotel’s own championship course. There are 65 air–conditioned bedrooms.
The hotel has a restaurant, serves bar food all day and is a mile from Glasson Village
with its traditional pubs and restaurants.
Four nights B&B.
2 in a car from £446pp
4 in a car from £401pp
6 in a minibus from £387pp
The Golf: Glasson, Athlone, Birr and Ballinasloe.
At Glasson you will need all of your golfing wits and concentration to enjoy stunning
holes and delightful views. Birr has been carved out of natural woodland and eskers to provide a
challenge for even the most accomplished golfers. Ballinasloe has a number of feature
holes and is a ‘hidden gem’ and a good test for the average golfer.
Slieve Russell Hotel****, Ballyconnell, County Cavan.
The Slieve Russell is one of the finest hotels in Ireland offering 4–star hotel
accommodation, with 219 stylish bedrooms and is perfect for a quick getaway rest from
the stress of modern city living. The excellent facilities include world–class spa, superb
leisure centre and its own championship golf courses, along with a 9–hole course and
driving range.
Four nights B&B.
2 in a car from £525pp
4 in a car from £480pp
6 in a minibus £466pp
The Golf: Slieve Russell, Castle Hume and Cavan.
The Slieve Russell, a beautiful, well designed parkland course is a match for all, with
no two holes alike and a track meandering around large loughs and through pleasant
countryside – play it twice. Cavan is a more traditional parkland course with lots of
features and enough tough holes to 'put manners on you’, as the Irish say. The lush
fairways and fine greens make Castle Hume a treat and a fair test of golf.
All above prices are for B&B based on sharing twin or double rooms and include standard season HSS or Express mid-week ferry crossings for a car, MPV or 4x4 with three rounds of golf as shown.
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