Active Irish Golf

It doesn’t matter whether you arrive in Ireland “under your own steam” or live in Dublin; this golf break takes away the hassle of driving and is brilliant value for money! Our minibus collects you in Dublin and brings you to the Gandon Inn. On golf days we chauffeur you to and from the club – removing all the stress and leaving the players free to relax and concentrate on the next shot.

GANDON INN
Emo, Portlaoise, County Laois
The Gandon Inn is a welcoming 10-bedroom family run Inn. This prestigious building dates back to 1750 and was originally an old coach house and is ideally located for taking on some of the best golf in the Heart of Ireland. Golfers who enjoy the casualness of staying in a pub with great food and drink served from till late, could do no better. Good off-road parking a quiet location.

THE GOLF
The Heath, Portarlington, Athy and Mountrath

Athy Golf Club was formed in 1906 but in recent years has been improved with 33 bunkers and marginally longer that puts a premium on accuracy and not on length. The 16th and 17th holes are considered by many to be among the most difficult consecutive par 4′s you will find anywhere. Meanwhile, nearby is the Heath, Ireland’s seventh oldest course with a traditional layout that is a pleasure to play. Portarlington rates among the best maintained courses in the midlands. It situated along the banks of the River Barrow and does come into play on three holes, but there are lots more challenges that will keep you on your guard. Mountrath Golf Club presents a challenge to any golfer and is guaranteed to test the driving, pitching and putting ability of the best. Players relish its fine, long fairways and well manicured greens while having to be wary of the deep, well-shaped bunkers that are scattered liberally throughout. The River Nore flows through the course and the old mill and the Slieve Bloom Mountains nestle in the background.

Golfers who have made their own travel arrangements or live in Dublin
Our price for four nights bed and breakfast, all transfers and green fees
Six or eight golfers in a minibus £295

Golfers travelling by ferry as foot passengers
Our price for four nights bed and breakfast, all transfers and green fees
Six or eight golfers in a minibus £100

Holiday prices for 2011 include
Transfers by minibus from Dublin and return
Transfers by minibus to each golf course
Four nights stay between Sunday-Friday
Twin Ensuite rooms with bed and full breakfast
All midweek green fees and pre-booked tee times
All prices are per person

Dublin to Portlaoise 55 miles