Active Irish Golf

Portlaoise
Golfers can be off the ferry and teeing off in Portlaoise at lunchtime. This bustling town is 55 miles from Dublin and yet a golfing haven with a fine selection of courses that will delight and challenge players at all levels. There is also an assortment of pubs, shops and restaurants in town.

PORTLAOISE HERITAGE HOTEL****
Portlaoise, County Laois
Great hotel in the ideal spot close to town centre shops, bars and restaurants and central to many golf courses to suit every pocked. There are 100 stylish ensuite bedrooms with satellite TV, telephone, tea tray and trouser press. Guests can enjoy a 22 metre pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room or try the fully equipped Gym.

THE GOLF
Heritage, Heath, Portarlington and Birr
The Heritage is truly a Championship course and designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes. Five lakes and a meandering stream brings water into play on 10 holes and if that isn’t enough, there are 98 beautifully shaped bunkers. Meanwhile, nearby is the Heath, Ireland’s seventh oldest course with a traditional layout that is a pleasure to play. Birr Golf Club always offers a warm welcome and a course carved out of natural woodlands where the holes are laid out in attractive avenues or valleys. 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.

Our price for four nights bed and breakfast, fast ferry and green fees
Two in a car £425   Four in a car £389   Six in a minibus £379

Holiday prices for 2011 include
Ferry travel with Stena Line
Four nights stay Monday-Friday
Twin Ensuite rooms with bed and full breakfast
All midweek green fees and pre-booked tee times
Travel at any time except July 16-22 August
Prices are per person

OTHER PLAYING OPTIONS
Athlone
Athy
Ballinasloe
Birr
Castle Barna
Esker Hills
Glasson
Heath
Heritage
Portarlington
Rathdowney
Roscrea
Tullamore

Dublin to Portlaoise 55 miles