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.

Dunmore East Golf Club is a clifftop, nine-hole course laid out along the shores of Dunmore East village. The course measures 2,317 metres and plays to a par of 35; it can also be played twice using alternate tee boxes to present an 18-hole challenge at par 70. A 2020 redesign by reGOLF’s Irish team (led by Jeff Lynch and Paul O’Brien) introduced two new greens, one built as an infinity-style green and another positioned close to a cliff edge, and reshaped holes to emphasise risk-and-reward shot-making amid natural valleys and ocean inlets. The club is GUI-affiliated since 1991 and welcomes golfers of varying abilities with green fee timeslots available daily and a range of membership options. Competitive member competitions take place six days a week during the summer season. Practical services include hire of golf buggies, clubs and trolleys from reception, and a resident golf professional who provides one-to-one coaching and runs junior summer camps. The setting offers panoramic sea views and easy access to the village and nearby coastal amenities, making it a straightforward option for visiting players and local members alike.

West Waterford Golf Club sits in the Coolcormuck Valley near Dungarvan in County Waterford. The course is identified on the club website as an Eddie Hackett design and is noted as the home club of touring professionals Séamus Power and Gary Hurley. Visitors can find green fee information and tee time booking options in the club’s online menu. The club also lists a PGA professional and a pro shop on site, and it operates a bar and restaurant for members and visitors. Commentators and golf writers have featured the course in print and online reports, including Destination Golf Ireland and contributors such as Ivan Morris and Kevin Markham. The club’s contact details shown on the website include an email address and a local telephone number. West Waterford presents itself as a traditional Irish setting for golf and provides the basic on-site services golfers typically expect: professional instruction and retail support from a pro shop, plus dining and bar facilities. For specific course details, tee time procedures or to confirm services for visiting parties, the club directs prospective visitors to its website contact channels.