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.

Maldron Hotel ***
Portlaoise, County Laois
For the leisure guest the Maldron’s central location is ideal for exploring the beautiful sights and surrounds of the Midlands of Ireland from the picturesque Slieve Bloom Mountains to the monastic round towers at Timahoe. The hotel has 90 superior bedrooms with satellite TV / DVD player, complimentary high speed ISDN internet access, trouser press, iron and board, hair dryer. Leisure facilities include a 20mt swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and a fully equipped gym. There are also four treatment rooms- massage treatments/beauty treatments. The hotel is located 2km from Portlaoise town centre on the N7 and N8 interchange.

THE GOLF
Portarlington, Abbeyleix, Mountrath and The Heath
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. Meanwhile, nearby is the Heath, Ireland’s seventh oldest course with a traditional layout that is a pleasure to play. Remodelled and extended to 18 holes in 2000 Abbeyleix Golf Club now boasts one of the most attractive layouts in the midlands. The par 72 course embodies all that the golfer requires for a satisfying yet challenging round. Golfers relish the fine, long fairways and well manicured greens at Mountrath, where deep, well-shaped bunkers are scattered liberally throughout. The course presents a challenge to any golfer and is guaranteed to test the driving, pitching and putting ability of the best.

Our price for four nights bed and breakfast, fast ferry and green fees
Two in a car £332 Four in a car £297 Six in a minibus £288

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
Abbeyleix
Athlone
Athy
Ballinasloe
Birr
Heath
Heritage
Mountrath
Portarlington
Rathdowney
Roscrea
Tullamore

Dublin to Portlaoise 55 miles