Golfing

Headfort Golf Club, based in the historic town of Kells, is considered one of Ireland's most scenic golf courses. Headfort has recently expanded to become Leinster's first 36 hole complex with the addition of a new, Christy O'Connor Jnr. designed, championship course. With the River Blackwater sweeping though and featuring on 13 of 18 holes, Headfort Golf Club is the definitive "must visit" on any golfing itinerary.

Location:
Navan Road, Kells.
0.5 miles from Kells on Navan road

Contact:
Tel: 046 9282001(Timesheets), 924 0146(Clubhouse)
Fax: 046 924 9282
email: hgcadmin@eircom.net
Web: www.headfortgolfclub.ie

Course type:
2 Parkland courses
18 holes each
Par 72 each
Old course 6,007 metres
New course 6,524 metres

Green Fees 2005:
Monday- Thursday
Old Course: €45
New Course: €60
Both courses with a member: €20

Thursday-Sunday(and Bank Hols)
Old Course: €50
New Course:€65
Both courses with a member: €20

Navan Golf Course is located on the lands of Navan Racecourse. It is a challenge for even the most experienced of golfers with a total length of 6082 metres. A bonus for the winter golfer is the excellent sand based greens. The course is popular with golf societies, and everyone from beginners to the very experienced are always welcome. The adjoining driving range allows you the opportunity to improve your swing.

Location:
Proudstown, Navan.
1 mile from Navan on Kingscourt Road R162

Contact:
Tel: 046 902 1350/907 2888
Fax: 046 907 2964
Email: info@navangolfclub.ie
Web: www.navangolfclub.ie

Course type:
Parkland
18 holes
Par 72
6,082 metres

This scenic parkland course is in the heart of Co. Meath adjacent to the Hill of Tara, ancient home of the High Kings of Ireland. It is a pleasant tree lined course of average length with various degrees of difficulty.

Location:
Bellinter, Navan.
20 miles from Dublin

Contact:
Tel: 046 902 5508/902 5244
Fax: 046 902 5508
Email: info@royaltaragolfclub.com
Web: www.royaltaragolfclub.com

Course type:
Parkland
27 holes
Par 70
5,904 metres

Black Bush Golf Course is situated only minutes from Fairyhouse Racecourse.

Mature trees leading up to well maintained greens line the fairways. There are a number of tricky holes that will prove a challenge to even the most practiced of golfers. This course provides a wonderful opportunity for an enjoyable round of golf in an ideal setting.

Location:
Dunshaughlin
20 miles from Dublin

Contact:
Tel: 01 825 0021
Fax: 01 825 0400
Email: golf@blackbush.iol.ie
Web: www.blackbushgolf.ie

Course type:
Parkland
27 holes
Par 72
6,210 mtrs

This is one of Meath's most scenic courses. It is designed with lakes and mature trees strategically placed to challenge even the most experienced golfer. A river flowing through the course further enhances its beauty. It is a testing course each hole having a character of it's own.

Location:
Archerstown, Ashbourne.
1 mile from Ashbourne

Contact:
Tel: +353 (0)1 835 2005
Fax: +353 (0)1 835 9261
email: ashgc@iol.ie
Web: www.ashbournegolfclub.ie

Course type:
Parkland
18 holes
Par 71
5,717 mtrs

Glebe Golf Course is situated one mile from Trim town centre on the Kildalkey Road and is easily accessible from surrounding areas. The course has 18 holes and is set in a natural parkland, with mature trees and gentle rolling terrain. This par 73 course offers a keen game to even the most experienced of golfers.

Location:
Dunlever, Trim.
1 mile from Trim

Contact:
Tel: 046 943 1926
Email: glebegc@eircom.net
Web: www.glebegolfclub.com

Course type:
Parkland
18 holes
Par 73
5,919 metres

This parkland course is located on the outskirts of the historic town of Trim. The course provides a challenge to all golfers in a magnificent setting. The club also offers excellent locker room facilities. After your round of golf reward yourself and relax in the modern club house bar.

Location:
Newtownmoynagh, Trim.
3 miles from Trim

Contact:
Tel: 046 943 1463
Fax: 046 943 7556
Email: sec@trimgolf.net
Web: www.trimgolf.net

Course type:
Parkland
18 holes
Par 72
6,135 mtrs

Knightsbrook Golf Club Opening in early May 2006 Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort boasts and 18 hole championship course which has been designed by former Ryder Cup player, Christy O’Connor Jnr. Measuring 7200 yards from the championship tees, the entire course has been designed and built to USGA specifications with sand based tees and greens which will allow play all year round.

A challenging and creative course, golfers will enjoy views over mature undulating parkland. They will be intrigued by 14 demanding water features with 9 lakes and The Knightsbrook River incorporated into the course. A contemporary Clubhouse including luxurious locker rooms, full bar and catering facilities and fully stocked golf shop will complete the offering. Casual green fee players, society & corporate groups and charity golf classics are welcome everyday to experience the excellent facilities at Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort.

Location:
Dublin Road, Trim.
Conveniently located on the outskirts of the Heritage Town of Trim

26 miles west of Dublin only 35 minutes from the M50

Contact:
Gavin Hunt - Director of Golf
Tel: 1850 55 4400 (within ireland)
or +353 (0)46 943 7421
email: info@knightsbrook.com
Web: www.knightsbrook.com

Course type:
Parkland
18 holes

Bellewstown Golf Course is a new championship length parkland course built by the Leonard family on their 150 acre farm which was originally part of the Hilltown Estate. Situated north-east of Bellewstown Race Course, within easy reach of Dublin, Drogheda and the North of Ireland.

This par 72, pay and play facility promises to be a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels.Flanked by the River Bradden to the North, the course rises to the road running along the top of the Hill of Crockafotha. The 18 holes are played over a distance of just over 6,700 yards with beautiful fairways leading to state of the art U.S.G.A. greens.

The natural setting commands spectacular views of rolling countryside, the Mourne Mountains and the sea. It features natural undulations, superb water hazards and is surrounded by magnificent mature trees and grazing cattle.

Location:
10 minutes Drogheda and 20 minutes from airport.

Contact:
Tel: 041 9882757
Email: bellewstowngolf@eircom.net
Web: www.bellewstowngolf.com

Course type:
Parkland
18 holes
Par 72
6200 metres

This traditional links course is reputed to have a tough par of 71. This is County Meath's only links golf course. Professional Tour golfer, Des Smyth started his golf career here. You will certainly enjoy a good round of golf as there are some excellent holes on this stretch of links land. This beautiful golf course provides an excellent opportunity to test your golf.

Location:
Bettystown.
4 miles from N1

Contact:
Tel: 041 982 7170
Fax: 041 982 8506
email: links@landb.ie

Course type:
Links
18 holes
Par 71
5,700 metres

Excellently maintained and located. 9 hole parkland golf course & 18 hole pitch and putt along R132. Club hire, teas and coffees available.

Location:
Julinstown,
County Meath
25 minutes drive north of Dublin Airport

Contact:
Tel: 041-9811953
Mobile: 0874178290
Matthew Berrill

Course type:
Parkland
9 hole
18 hole Pitch and putt

The course may be described as parkland but this would not be sufficient. The defining features of this 18 hole golf course are the 2 ring forts, the motte and the numerous natural springs that enable 12 of the holes to have water features. Above is the 1st hole showing the ring fort that must be taken into account when teeing off. The second shot will have to navigate a pond on the left hand side of the fairway.

Add to this the rolling hills, numerous mature trees, yellow furze and strong historical background and you indeed have a golf course that can match any other for class. Under the direction of Mel Flanagan (Irish Golf Design) this course has been moulded by Mick and Austin Lyons with emphasis on retaining the inherent charm of the surrounding area. All greens have been shaped by Ollie Sutton who has worked on some of the finest courses in Ireland.

Location:
4 miles from Enfield off the main Dublin-Galway road.
Take the Summerhill / Rathmolyon road on the west side of Enfield,
Take the first road to the left Take the first road to the right,
Travel along this road for about a mile. Take the left turn for Rathcore village, We are up here a few hundred yards on the right.

Contact:
Tel: 046 95 41855
Fax: 046 907 2964
Email: info@rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com
Web: www.rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com

Course type:
Parkland
18 holes
Par 72

This parkland course is situated just two miles outside Kilcock. It is ideal for a pleasant round of golf with the trees that line the fairways adding to the challenge. After enjoying a good round of golf, sit back and relax in the bar or enjoy a meal in the restaurant.

Location:
Gallow, Kilcock
2 miles from M4

Contact:
Tel: 01 628 7592
Fax: 01 6284294
email: kilcockgolfclub@eircom.net

Course type:
Parkland
18 holes
Par 71
5,775 metres