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Golf Breaks in North West Ireland

Why Book a Golf Break in North West Ireland

Ireland's beautiful North West is famed for having spectacular scenic coastlines, a plethora of castles and huge mountain ranges, the Atlantic way is truly breathtaking and home to some of the most spectacular courses anywhere.

The area is steeped in history, with a wide range of sites to explore off the course including Donegal Castle, Glenvagh National Park and the sensational Slieve League Cliffs. Home to some world-famous links courses and the quaint towns of Donegal & Sligo, it will offer the perfect combination for any golfing break.

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Golf in North West Ireland

There are examples of outstanding traditional links in Ireland's North West, where the golf courses are as undiluted as the surrounding landscape itself.

Rosapenna and the phenomenal Ballyliffin are but a few of the national treasures strung along the shore. While County Sligo and Donegal are the best examples of the region's gems, which are the building blocks for a phenomenal golf tour.

Our guide to playing the best golf courses in North West Ireland.

Co. Sligo Golf Club, Co. Sligo
Co. Sligo Golf Club, Co. Sligo
Ballyliffin Golf Club, Ballyliffin
Ballyliffin Golf Club, Ballyliffin
Enniscrone Golf Club, Co. Sligo
Enniscrone Golf Club, Co. Sligo
Donegal Golf Club, Co. Donegal
Donegal Golf Club, Co. Donegal
Portsalon Golf Club, Portsalon
Portsalon Golf Club, Portsalon
Strandhill Golf Club, Co. Sligo
Strandhill Golf Club, Co. Sligo
Castle Dargan Hotel, Golf & Spa, Co. Sligo
Castle Dargan Hotel, Golf & Spa, Co. Sligo

Best Golf Resorts in North West Ireland

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Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Links 3

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Originally laid out by Old Tom Morris with revisions from Harry Vardon and later Harry Colt, Rosapenna is set between two beautiful beaches in the seaside village of Downings.

  • Luxury 4-star hotel in an 800 acre estate
  • 3 fantastic courses
  • Designs from Old Tom Morris, Harry Vardon, Harry Colt, Pat Ruddy & Tom Doak
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Castle Dargan Hotel, Golf & Spa 5

Castle Dargan Hotel, Golf & Spa

Set in the heart of "Yeats Country", Castle Dargan boasts 4-star accommodation with a championship parkland golf course from 2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke.

  • Country estate accommodation in 170 acres of woodland
  • Designed by Patrick Merrigan & Darren Clarke
  • Established in 2007
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Lough Eske Castle 1

Popular Hotels

Lough Eske Castle

Co. Donegal

Sligo Park Hotel

Sligo, Co. Sligo

Ballyliffin Townhouse

Inishowen, Co. Donegal

Best Courses in North West Ireland, Donegal and Sligo

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Co. Sligo Golf Club 1

County Sligo Golf Club

Co. Sligo

  • Ranked in the top 10 courses in Ireland
  • Designed by Harry S. Colt
  • Breathtaking views of Benbulben and the Darty Mountains
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Ballyliffin Golf Club 2

Ballyliffin Golf Club

Inishowen, Co. Donegal

  • Ireland's Northernmost Golf Club
  • Panoramic views from over the courses
  • The Old Links is traditional links in style
  • Galshedy Links regarded as one of the best links golf courses in the world
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Enniscrone Golf Club 4

Enniscrone Golf Club

Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

  • Ranked top 20 course in Ireland
  • 27 hole venue, traditional links in style
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Portsalon Golf Club 1

Portsalon Golf Club

Portsalon, Co. Donegal

  • Runs adjacent to the shores of Ballymastoker Bay, affording beautiful views across to Dunree Lighthouse
  • Course plays anywhere between 6,000 and 7,000 yards, providing a great test for all golfers
  • Traditional links style
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Donegal Golf Club 1

Donegal Golf Club

Murvagh, Co. Donegal

  • Top 20 ranked courses in Ireland
  • Situated on the Murvagh peninsula, affording fantastic views
  • Originally designed by Eddie Hackett, redeveloped by Pat Ruddy
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Carne Golf Links 1

Carne Golf Links

Belmullet, Co. Mayo

  • Ranked in Top 10 Golf Courses in Ireland and Top 75 in British Isles
  • 90 minutes from Knock and Sligo and just over an hour from Enniscrone
  • 27 hole layout
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Things to do in North West Ireland, Donegal and Sligo off the course

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Nightlife - Donegal & Sligo

Nightlife

Donegal and Sligo has a great array of traditional Irish pubs, perfect place to relax next to the open fire after a day on the links!

  • Shoot the Crows, Sligo (Authentic Irish Pub)
  • Lillies, Sligo (Cocktail & Gin Bar)
  • The Reel Inn, Donegal Town (Authentic Irish Pub)
  • Furey's, Sligo (Pub)
  • Sky, The Abbey Hotel (Nightclub)
Restaurants - Donegal & Sligo

Restaurants

Sligo's coastline location allows great access to the fresh seafood, there is an emphasis on local produce of the finest quality!

  • The Restaurant @ Harvey's Point (Fine Dining Irish Cuisine)
  • Fox's Lair Bar & Restaurant, Bundoran (Local Cuisine)
  • The House, Donegal Town (Gastro Pub)
  • The Strand Bar, Strandhill (Pub Dining)
  • Eala Bhan, Sligo (Fine Dining Irish Cuisine)
  • Chandpur, Donegal Town (Indian Restaurant)
Activities - Donegal & Sligo

Activities

There is an abundance of things to do in Donegal and Sligo, the majority of which utilise the great outdoors!

  • Knocknarea Cairn, Strandhill (Mountain Hike)
  • Donegal Castle (Local History)
  • Rosses Point, Sligo (Scenic Coastline & Beach)
  • Lough Eske (Fishing & Hiking)
  • Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Co. Sligo (Local History)

Suggested Golf Breaks in North West Ireland

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Strandhill Golf Club, Strandhill

Customer Favourite

2 Nights, 2 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at The Gateway Lodge

  • 1 Round at Donegal Golf Club
  • 1 Round at Bundoran Golf Club
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Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh

Travel Expert Recommended

2 Nights, 3 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at Sligo Park Hotel

  • 1 Round at Bundoran Golf Club
  • 1 Round at Strandhill Golf Club
  • 1 Round at Donegal Golf Club
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Co. Sliog Golf Club, Sligo

Best Of The North-West

3 Nights, 3 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at Lough Eske Castle

  • 1 Round at Co. Sligo Golf Club
  • 1 Round at Donegal Golf Club
  • 1 Round at Faldo Course, Lough Erne Resort
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