July 24, 2026
Mitchelstown Golf Club
Mitchelstown Golf Club sits on well‑draining parkland beneath the Galtee Mountains in North Cork. Established in 1910 as a nine‑hole course, it was extended in two stages: six new holes opened in 1994 and a further six completed in 2003, with the later work designed by David Jones. The routing pairs older tree‑lined, river‑side holes with newer open hillside holes. Notable holes cited on the club scorecard include the long par‑4 4th (recognised by Irish Golfer Magazine in its Best 100), the short par‑3 14th over the Funcheon River, and the pond‑guarded 15th. Built on top quality, well‑draining ground, the course is playable for most of the year. The club runs a regular competition calendar, welcomes visiting societies and accepts visitor bookings online via BRS Golf. On site, the clubhouse provides a weekend bar, changing rooms and a function room for prizegivings and events; there is free parking. Practical visitor services include buggy hire on request and pull‑trolley hire (€3 per round). Practice facilities include a practice net and a putting green. The club retains archival items and honours boards in the clubhouse and was voted GUI Munster Club of the Year in 2011.
July 24, 2026
Goldcoast Golf Club
Goldcoast Golf Club
Gold Coast Golf Club, located in Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, is presented as a championship parkland course that runs alongside the coast. The layout comprises 18 holes at par 72 and measures 6,204 metres (6,785 yards). The routing combines mature, tree-lined fairways first laid out in 1939 with a number of longer, more recent holes, producing a mix of hole lengths and landscapes. Large sections of the course border the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 1.5 miles, and there are views across Dungarvan Bay to the Irish Sea and Helvick Head. Practical details shown on the club website include published green fees, a downloadable scorecard, and arrangements for tee-time bookings and open competitions for visitors. Buggies are available for hire. Contact is provided on the site by telephone and email, and the club lists its postal code as X35 P868. This summary is restricted to the factual information presented on the club’s website; for current playing conditions, availability and any additional services, contact the club directly.
July 24, 2026
Dungarvan Golf Club
Dungarvan Golf Club
Dungarvan Golf Club is an 18-hole championship parkland course located just outside the town of Dungarvan, about 4 km from the town centre. The course lies close to Dungarvan Bay and the Waterford Greenway and is set against the backdrop of the Comeragh Mountains. It plays at 6,688 yards from the men's tees and 5,456 yards from the ladies' tees. The club maintains a staffed pro shop run by Head Professional David Hayes, who has been in the post since February 1996; the pro shop provides equipment and hire services including buggies, trolleys and club hire. On-site catering is available through the Links Bar & Restaurant, which is open year-round seven days a week. Visitors can take advantage of the Dungarvan Golf Triangle, a local offer that lets visiting golfers play three nearby championship courses for the price of two. The club publishes membership and visitor green fee information and handles bookings and enquiries through its office contact details. The setting and yardages make the course a straightforward reference for planning a round in the West Waterford area.
July 24, 2026
Faithlegg Golf Club
Faithlegg Golf Club
Faithlegg Golf Club is an 18-hole championship parkland course set on the Faithlegg House estate beside the River Suir estuary, a few minutes from Waterford city. The course opened in May 1993 and was laid out by architect Paddy Merrigan. It plays over rolling terrain with many mature trees, five lakes that come into play on several holes, and a mix of doglegs, bunkers and undulating greens that are noted for their pace and contours. From the championship tees the course measures 6,674 yards and it also plays from shorter teeing grounds, including 6,284 yards from the whites. Faithlegg has hosted national-level events such as the Ladies Irish Open (2000–2001) and stages of the PGA EuroPro Tour (2007–2009). The clubhouse occupies the restored coach house at Faithlegg House with views across the course, and the Red Cedar Lounge provides bar and dining facilities. The golf resort sits within a larger hotel and leisure complex on the estate and supports practice areas; membership information on the site notes a short-game practice area, pitching green and putting green. For visitors the club runs competitions and group packages and provides on-site pro shop services.
March 31, 2026
Clonmel Golf Club
Founded in 1911, Clonmel Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in Munster. A rolling parkland layout designed by the renowned course architect Eddie Hackett, it is a mature 18-hole par 71 course measuring 6,365 yards. A friendly and welcoming club always open to societies and casual golfers alike.
March 4, 2026
Ballybunion Golf Club
Located on the north-west coast of County Kerry, on a beautiful stretch of sand dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find two wonderfully challenging and unique world-class links golf courses at Ballybunion – the Old Course and the Trent Jones Cashen Course. Whatever your choice, every hole, every hazard and every shot is defined by nature’s infinite presence.
March 16, 2026
Berehaven Golf Club
As I drove away from Berehaven, I couldn’t help feeling that if somebody threw a million dollars at this, largely unheralded gem of a course, it might become a serious rival to California´s Pebble Beach; it really does have that much potential.
March 4, 2026
The Golf Course at Adare Manor
Masterfully designed, magnificently maintained, and perfectly set within the glorious estate of one of Europe’s most spectacular manor house hotels, The Golf Course at Adare Manor is ready to take its place among the best championship courses in the world. Celebrated golf architect Tom Fazio has taken what was already an award-winning course and transformed it into a parkland paradise befitting a country in the top tier of global golfing destinations. The new course has been created in harmony with the outstanding natural beauty of its surroundings: lush, softly rolling terrain, mature tree scaping, and the sweeping banks of the River Maigue.
July 24, 2026
Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club
Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club
Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club sits on the hotel’s 500‑acre estate near Newmarket‑on‑Fergus in County Clare. The course is a parkland layout routed among mature trees and gentle hills, with water hazards appearing on a number of holes. Designed by Ron Kirby and J.B. Carr, the championship routing plays to 6,824 yards from the men’s tees and 5,242 yards from the ladies’ tees. The official site describes the course as presenting an enjoyable challenge to both amateurs and professionals and provides a published scorecard and a hole‑by‑hole video guide for preparation. On the golf pages the resort highlights its Academy and a Trackman simulator room, and the property operates a boutique golf shop. The golf section of the website also refers to arrangements for societies, corporate days and events. GPS and map information are provided on the site for visitors planning travel. Green‑fee booking and further enquiries are handled through the resort’s golf booking pages and the contact points published on the official site. This summary is drawn from the information available on Dromoland’s official golf pages.
March 31, 2026
Charleville Golf Club
Once you visit Charleville Golf Club, you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome from our staff and members, and treated to the stunning views of the Ballyhoura Mountains. Enjoy our lush tree-lined fairways, pristine greens, and challenging course layout that offers an enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities.
July 24, 2026
Fermoy Golf Club
Fermoy Golf Club
Fermoy Golf Club traces its origins to 1893, when golf was first played on the Aerodrome in Fermoy. The club relocated in 1972 to its present site on Corrin Hill, where a mature 18‑hole, par 70 heathland course designed by John Harris measures 5,831 metres. The course is laid out on elevated ground with wide views across the Blackwater Valley and sits just outside Fermoy town, roughly a 20‑minute drive from Cork city on the Cork–Dublin road. The club describes itself as catering to men, women, juniors and senior golfers, and welcomes visitors throughout the year. Facilities at the club include a bar and restaurant, and there is an indoor Trackman simulator that is available for public bookings. Fermoy stages organised events such as open competitions and a Wednesday Open Singles series; members also use systems such as BRS and a Master Scoreboard for bookings and results. The club has been recognised in various listings, including a place among Ireland’s “Top 100 courses” and a Destination Golf Travel Gold Award, and has been cited as one of Ireland’s “Top 10 Hidden Gems.” Online booking is provided for casual golf and open competitions.