the little black golf book

the
little
black
golf
book
Your
Essential
Guide to
Golfing in
Meath,
Ireland
Meath - Host County to The 2011 Solheim Cup
Welcome to Meath & the Boyne Valley
Meath - home to some of the finest golf
courses in all of Ireland.
From the challenging parklands at Headfort, Royal Tara and
Co. Meath Golf Club to the historic old links at Laytown &
Bettystown, golfers of all ages and standards will find a course
to suit their game. Add in well established old favourites at Black
Bush, Ashbourne, Navan and Kilcock - together with more
recent gems such as Killeen Castle, Knightsbrook, Rathcore,
Julianstown and Bellewstown - and there is enough variety to
whet any golfer’s appetite to stay and play in County Meath.
The hosting of The 2011 Solheim Cup at the magnificent Jack
Nicklaus designed championship course at Killeen Castle and
the PING Junior Solheim Cup at Knightsbrook only enhances
Meath’s reputation as a great place to play golf and explore
some of the Boyne Valley’s wonderful heritage.
Meath offers quality and value to the visiting golfer and you
will be assured of a warm Irish welcome wherever you go. You
will find accommodation to match the great golf courses with
a selection of fine hotels, guest houses and self catering, all
within easy reach of every course in the county.
“I enjoyed over 30 years on the European Tour, the Seniors Tour in
Europe and the United States and played in 2 Ryder Cups. I can
honestly say that the quality and variety of courses in Meath is on a
par with anywhere I have been. It’s all here, from courses to suit the
big hitting young guns to the more leisurely players, golfers of all
ages and abilities will find a course that will suit their game. I know
that everyone will enjoy their golf in Meath and will look forward to
”
coming back for another visit.
Des Smyth
First Irishman to win on the US Senior Champions Tour. Former Ryder
Cup player and Ryder Cup 2006 Vice Captain
The 2011 Solheim Cup
September 23rd to 25th
When Two Continents Collide in County Meath...
County Meath will take centre stage in the world of golf when
it hosts The 2011 Solheim Cup from September 23rd to 25th
at Killeen Castle. Make sure to catch all the drama on the
spectacular Jack Nicklaus signature course as the best female
golf players in the globe prepare for battle.
This is the first time that the prestigious Solheim Cup has taken
place on Irish soil and Meath is honoured to host the biennial,
transatlantic team match play competition which pits the top
European-born players from the Ladies European Tour (LET)
against their rivals from the LPGA in the United States.
There will be extra spice to this latest instalment as the European
team attempt on home turf to win back the famous Waterford
Crystal Trophy won by the United States at Sugar Grove in
Illinois in 2009.
As a bonus, the sixth PING Junior Solheim Cup takes place at
Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort from September 20th to
21st when the cream of Europe’s and the United State’s golfers
aged 12 to 18 lock horns. There is a terrific buzz and expectation
around this event with the famed Maguire twins from Cavan
likely to form the backbone of the European team.
Universally recognised as ‘Ireland’s Heritage Capital’, County
Meath is now poised to join the ranks of Ireland’s top golf
destinations as it features the greatest female golf event in the
world - The 2011 Solheim Cup.
The 2011 Solheim Cup
September 23rd to 25th
When Two Continents Collide in County Meath...
The Solheim Cup is a three-day, match-play competition. The
first two days of competition feature two sessions each day, with
a total of eight foursomes and eight four-ball matches over the
two days. The final day consists of 12 singles matches.
The competition is named in honour of Karsten Solheim, and
his family, the makers of PING golf equipment. The Solheim Cup
is the most prestigious international team event in women's
professional golf. It is a biennial, trans-Atlantic team match-play
competition featuring the best U.S.-born players from the LPGA
and the best European-born players from the LET. The 2009
Solheim Cup was played at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove.
It will be contested at Killeen Castle in 2011 and then moves to
Colorado Golf Club in Parker in 2013.
Killeen Castle, the ancestral home of the Earls of Fingal, sits in
a wooded estate in 600 acres in Dunsany, Co. Meath. Set in the
historic grounds of one of Ireland's oldest and finest 12th
century Norman castles lies the magnificent 7,700 yard
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Located just north of
Dunshaughlin in the heart of Royal Meath overlooked by the
ancient Hill of Tara, Killeen Castle is just minutes from the
picturesque hamlet of Dunsany. Killeen Castle is only 35
minutes from Dublin International Airport and 45 minutes from
Dublin city centre.
Ashbourne Golf Club
Archerstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 1 835 2005
[email protected]
www.ashbournegolfclub.ie
Ashbourne Golf Club
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 6418 yds
18 / Par 71
Des Smyth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Practice Area,
Putting Green, Short
Game Practice Area
Leisure Activities
Close by
Rathbeggan Lakes & Family Park
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Fairyhouse Cookery School
Tayto Park
Tattersalls
Ashbourne Golf Club is a challenging and invigorating championship course
located just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and 30 minutes from Dublin City.
Designed by Declan Branigan Design in association with Ryder Cup star Des
Smyth, the course presents a fair but stern and enjoyable test for any golfer
and offers a friendly, informal atmosphere in the clubhouse.
Accommodation
Hotels
Ashbourne Marriott Hotel
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
Guesthouses
Aisling Guesthouse
Broadmeadow Country House
Self Catering
Duffy’s of Ballybin
Gaulstown House Courtyard Apts.
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Golf Packages
Special packages available on request
check out www.ashbournegolfclub.ie
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Bellewstown Golf Club
Bellewstown, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 41 988 2757
[email protected]
www.bellewstowngolf.com
Bellewstown Golf Club
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 6700 yds
18 / Par 72
Oliver Ennis
By arrangement
By arrangement
Yes
Yes
No
Tea, coffee/ snacks
Other Facilities
Practice Range, Chipping
Green, Practice bunkers,
Practice Green
Leisure Activities
Close by
Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth
Battle of the Boyne Site
Bellewstown Racecourse
Funtasia
Newgrange Farm
Bellewstown is a challenging, but fair golf course suitable for all levels of
golfing ability. The course boasts USGA greens, mature trees and many exciting
water features. You can also enjoy the breathtaking views up to the Mourne
mountains and over the Boyne Valley. Afterwards you can relax in the warm
and friendly clubhouse for light refreshments.
Accommodation
Hotels
CityNorth Hotel
B&Bs
Beach Lodge B&B
Guesthouses
Daly’s of Donore
Rannoch Guesthouse
Who else plays here...
Liverpool Legends team including John Aldridge, Bruce Grobbelar and
Ray Houghton. Irish rugby international Shane Horgan
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Self Catering
The Cottages Bettystown
Golf Packages
Specialist Accommodation
Slane Farm Cottages
Tankardstown House
Great Early Bird rates available
Monday - Friday
check out www.bellewstowngolf.com
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Black Bush Golf Course
Thomastown, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 1 825 0021
[email protected]
www.blackbushgolfclub.ie
Black Bush Golf Course
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 6653 yds
27 / Par 72 & 73
Bobby Brown
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Practice Area
Putting Green
Short Game Practice Area
Leisure Activities
Close by
Rathbeggan Lakes & Family Park
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Fairyhouse Cookery School
Tayto Park
Hill of Tara
Black Bush Golf Club proudly offers three separate 18-hole golf courses
providing golfers with a lot of variety with a good amount of challenge.
The course is set on 186 acres of beautiful parkland with strategically placed
bunkers and a few water hazards. The course will please experienced players
with its stern test of golf. The lush fairways here are lined with mature trees.
These fairways lead to sand based greens that are playable all year long and
the course provides a wonderful opportunity for an enjoyable round of golf in
an ideal setting.
Accommodation
Hotels
Ashbourne Marriott Hotel
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
Guesthouses
Aisling Guesthouse
Broadmeadow Country House
Self Catering
Duffy’s of Ballybin
Gaulstown House Courtyard Apts.
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Golf Packages
Special packages available on request
check out www.blackbushgolfclub.ie
Who else plays here...
Jose Maria Olazabel, Japanese Ambassador Mr Hayashi
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Co. Meath Golf Club
Newtownmoynagh, Trim, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 46 943 1463
[email protected]
www.countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie
Co. Meath Golf Club
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Other Facilities
Parkland 6700 yds
18 / Par 73
Eddie Hackett &
Tom Craddock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes by arrangement
Full bar /dining
Practice Putting
Chipping Green
Floodlit Driving Range
Leisure Activities
Close by
Trim Castle
Trim Visitor Centre
Bective Abbey
St. Mary’s Abbey
Cultural Tourism Ireland-Archaeological Digs
Established in 1898, this lovely parkland course is located 3km from the historic
town of Trim. The course offers a searching, though fair challenge to all golfers.
Tree lined undulating fairways, strategic bunkering and subtle, well maintained
greens ensure an interesting test of golf for the discerning golfer.
After your round relax in the modern clubhouse where full bar and catering
facilities are available.
The Club welcomes you to avail of the floodlit driving range (open until
10.00pm).
Accommodation
Hotels
Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort
Trim Castle Hotel
B&B
Tigh Cathain B&B
White Lodge
Guesthouses
Brogans Licensed Guesthouse
Crannmor Guesthouse
Highfield House
Self Catering
Beechwood Lodge
Kiltale Holiday Homes
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Golf Packages
Special packages available on request
check out www.countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Headfort Golf Club
‘It’s the finest piece of land I
have worked with and could
host the Irish Open without
any trouble’
Christy O’Connor Jnr
Headfort Golf Club
Navan Road, Kells, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 46 924 0146
[email protected]
www.headfortgolfclub.ie
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 6532 & 6741 yds
36 / Par 72 (2 courses)
Christy O’Connor Jr.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes by arrangement
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Pro-Shop,
Practice Nets Bunker
Putting and Chipping
Greens
Leisure Activities
Close by
Kells Heritage Town - Book of Kells Experience
Grove Open Farm & Gardens
Loughcrew Cairns
Loughcrew Gardens & Adventure Centre
Causey Farm
Headfort Golf Club is an outstanding 36-hole parkland facility dominated by
magnificent specimen trees and river scenery. Both courses take full advantage
of the natural beauty of one of Ireland's oldest and finest estates. Located near
the picturesque town of Kells, it is easily accesible via exit 10 of the new M3
motorway (35 minutes from Dublin.)
Accommodation
Headfort Old - Opened in 1928 and is one of the best examples of a traditional
parkland course anywhere in Ireland with superb trees gracing its fairways and
greens.
B&Bs
Avalon
Teach Cuailgne
Teach Tailteann
Headfort New - A splendid modern course set among ancient woodland
(remarkable for its native and Asiatic specimens) and criss-crossing the River
Blackwater. Ranked among the Top Ten Parkland Courses, it was designed by
Ryder Cup Hero Christy O'Connor Jnr. Headfort House, built in 1780, provides
a stunning backdrop to both courses.
Self Catering
Clonleason Gate Lodge
Rathgillan Farm
The Quoin Stone & Arch Court
Who else plays here...
VIP Members include:
European Tour Player, Damien McGrane; Jack Nicklaus, Des Smith,
Christy O’Connor Jnr and Champion Jockey Johnny Murtagh.
Hotels
Headfort Arms Hotel
(Packages available)
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Golf Packages
Stay and Play Packages are available with the
Headfort Arms Hotel.
North East Golf Pass - Headfort New or Old Baltray,
Co Louth, Knightsbrook and Julianstown Golf Course
Check www.headfortgolfclub.ie for details
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Julianstown Golf Course
Julianstown, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 41 981 1953
+ 353 (0) 87 4178290
www.meathtourism.ie
Julianstown Golf Course
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 2010 yds
9
Alan Berrill
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Light refreshments
Other Facilities
18 hole Pitch & Putt
Leisure Activities
Close by
Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth
Battle of the Boyne Site
Laytown Races
Funtasia
Newgrange Falconry
Julianstown's 9 hole parkland course is located along the R132, excellently
maintained throughout and offers a real challenge to even the most
experienced golfers. We boast five par 4's and four par 3's with lake and many
difficult bunkers. The course is of flat terrain and has shelters on course for
our players on that rainy day. We also have an 18 hole pitch and putt course.
Visitors always welcome. Club hire, teas and coffees available.
Accommodation
Hotels
CityNorth Hotel
Newgrange Hotel
B&Bs
Beach Lodge B&B
Guesthouses
Rannoch Guesthouse
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Self Catering
The Cottages Bettystown
Golf Packages
Specialist Accommodation
Slane Farm Cottages
Tankardstown House
Special packages available on request
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Kilcock Golf Club
‘A hidden gem just waiting to
be discovered and will go from
strength to strength as a result
of the redevelopment’
Des Smyth
Kilcock Golf Club
Gallow, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 1 628 7592/628 4074
[email protected]
www.kilcockgolfclub.ie
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 6419 yds
18 / Par 72
E Hackett & E Connaughton
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes by arrangement
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Pro shop, practice area
with driving nets, practice
bunker, short game area
and putting green.
Leisure Activities
Close by
Trim Castle
Trim Visitor Centre
Bective Abbey
St. Mary’s Abbey
Cultural Tourism Ireland-Archaeological Digs
Members’ owned Par 72 Parkland course originally designed by Eddie Hackett
and redesigned by Eddie Connaughton in 2008/2009. USGA standard greens
and tees. A subtle blend of golf holes including lakes on 3, 5, 6, 13, 14 & 15
along with remodelled fairways make this a challenging but fair test. The
picturesque 3rd, 13th & 15th stand out, but you are spoiled for choice to choose
a signature hole. A mix of well protected Par 4’s, tempting Par 5’s and testing
Par 3’s make this course well worth a visit.
Accommodation
Hotels
Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort
Trim Castle Hotel
B&B
Tigh Cathain B&B
White Lodge
Guesthouses
Brogans Licensed Guesthouse
Crannmor Guesthouse
Highfield House
Self Catering
Ballinakill Mews
Beechwood Lodge
Kiltale Holiday Homes
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Golf Packages
Selection of golf packages available
Contact the Pro Shop for details
or see www.kilcockgolfclub.ie
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Killeen Castle
‘It is one of my
proudest designs’
Jack Nicklaus
Killeen Castle
Dunsany, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 1 689 3000
[email protected]
www.killeencastle.com
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 7700 yds
18 / Par 72
Jack Nicklaus
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes by arrangement
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Driving Range,
Dave Pelz Scoring Game
School (Short Game
School)
Leisure Activities
On- site
Freshwater Fishing
Nature Walks
Host venue to the 2011 Ladies Irish Open and The 2011 Solheim Cup
(23rd - 25th September). Killeen Castle is a unique development set in the
historic grounds of one of Ireland’s oldest and finest 12th century Norman
castles. Located near the picturesque village of Dunsany just north of
Dunshaughlin, the spectacular 600 acre estate is home to a Jack Nicklaus
Signature Golf Course, Europe’s only Dave Pelz Scoring Game School Killeen
Castle offers all the joys of true country living with easy access to the city,
being only twenty five minutes from both Dublin City Centre and International
Airport.
Guests can connect with nature and enjoy the rich texture of sound and colour
in our woodland walks. The Dawn walk brings you along the Rock River before
joining up with the Loop Walk, a total journey of three and a half miles past
lakes teeming with brown and rainbow trout.
Who else plays here...
Leinster and Ireland Rugby Players, Bill Clinton, Rory McIlroy, Graeme
McDowell, Jack Nicklaus, Padraig Harrington, Lisa and Leona Maguire,
Christina Kim, Laura Davies, Sophie Gustafson, Alison Nicholas.
Close by
Hill of Tara
Bective Abbey
Rathbeggan Lakes &
Family Park
Accommodation
Hotels
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
Newgrange Hotel
Station House Hotel
Trim Castle Hotel
Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort
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B&B
Tigh Cathain B&B
White Lodge
Golf Packages
Guesthouses
Brogans Licensed Guesthouse
Crannmor Guesthouse
Highfield House
Numerous packages and special offers in
conjunction with Dunboyne Castle Hotel
available - check our website for details
www.killeencastle.com
Self Catering
Beechwood Lodge
Kiltale Holiday Homes
Gaulstown House Courtyard Apts.
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Knightsbrook Golf Club
‘...an ideal venue for the PING Junior
Solheim Cup. We can see many
turns and twists over the last 6 holes
as each team strives for victory.’
Lisa & Leona Maguire
Knightsbrook Golf Club
Dublin Road, Trim, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0)46 948 2102
[email protected]
www.knightsbrook.com
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 7200 yds
18 / Par 72
Christy O’Connor Jr
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Full bar/dining
Other Facilities
Practice Putting &
Chipping Green
Leisure Activities
On- site
Spa
Health Club
A Golf Hotel and Resort unlike any other, Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf
Resort is situated in the designated heritage town of Trim, a mere 35 minutes
from Dublin City Centre. Our golf resort not only offers superb accommodation
and unparalleled scenery, but also boasts an 18-hole championship golf course
designed by former Ryder Cup Legend Christy O’Connor Jnr. Challenging and
incredibly creative, the Knightsbrook Course enjoys a stunning location with
views over undulated fairways, testing greens and demanding water features.
The clubhouse is spacious and contemporary, with access to the Gulliver’s
Lounge and Restaurant where you can enjoy a bite to eat after an enjoyable
day on the greens. Alternatively, freshen up in our luxurious locker rooms and
peruse our extensively stocked Golf Shop for some bits and pieces that can
help you to improve your game. Official host venue PING Junior Solheim Cup
2011. Visitors welcome everyday.
Who else plays here...
Numerous tour professionals have graced our fairways and the
prestigious Maguire Twins from Co. Cavan are regular players.
Close by
Trim Castle
Bective Abbey
Trim Visitor Centre
Accommodation
Hotels
Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort (Packages available)
Trim Castle Hotel
B&B
Crannmor Guesthouse
Tigh Cathain B&B
White Lodge
Guesthouses
Brogans Licensed Guesthouse
Highfield House
Self Catering
Beechwood Lodge
Kiltale Holiday Homes
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Golf Packages
Boyne Golf Pass
Knightsbrook /Co Meath/Rathcore
North East Golf Pass
Knightsbrook /Headfort /Co Louth/Julianstown
For golf offers check www.knightsbrook.com
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
Bettystown, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0)41 982 7170
[email protected]
www.landb.ie
Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Links 6229 yds
18 / Par 71
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Practice Fairway,
Pitching Green
Leisure Activities
On- site
Bettystown Beach
Sea Angling
Laytown and Bettystown, a traditional links with undulating fairways,
riveted bunkers and fast greens, is situated on the south bank of the River
Boyne in the seaside village of Bettystown, with views of the Cooley and
Mourne mountains.
The course was first played in the 1880s but the club was not formally in
existance until 1909. The course has produced some of Ireland’s best
golfers, notably Ryder Cup golfers - Des Smyth and Philip Walton. Top
class amateurs include Declan Brannigan and John McGinn. In 2004, the
Leinster Open Seniors Competition was hosted here.
Who else plays here...
Declan Brannigan, Des Smyth, Philip Walton, Tracy Eakin, Carol &
Philomena Wickham, Ian Woosnam
Close by
Bellewstown Racecourse
Laytown Races
Funtasia
Brú na Bóinne
Newgrange Falconry
Accommodation
Hotels
CityNorth Hotel
B&Bs
Beach Lodge B&B
Guesthouses
Daly’s of Donore
Rannoch Guesthouse
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Self Catering
The Cottages Bettystown
Golf Packages
Specialist Accommodation
Newgrange Lodge
Slane Farm Cottages
Tankardstown House
Great value deals with local accommodation
Special packages available on request
Check out www.landb.ie
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Navan Golf Club
‘A course of which to
be proud’
Bobby Brown
Navan Golf Club
Proudstown, Navan, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 46 907 2888
[email protected]
www.navangolfclub.ie
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 6800 yds
18 / Par 72
Bobby Brown
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Pro shop, Flood lit driving
bays, FIBREBUILT® mats
and balls
Leisure Activities
On- site
Race Course
18 Hole golf course (par 72) designed by Robert J Browne comprising 6800
yards with large sand based greens in undulating ground and water hazards
which test the skills of all categories of golfers. The golf course is designed in
two loops with 9 holes within the racetrack which gives the effect of heath land
with mounds and low level trees. The back nine, along side, are set in typical
parkland surrounded by mature trees.
Accommodation
Situated on 180 acre grounds alongside Navan Racecourse, Navan golf club
won the 1999 landscape award sponsored by Bord Gáis. The panoramic view
from Navan golf club is also spectacular. No stranger to the press, the golf
course has already received many plaudits for its fantastic greens, rated for
being among the best in the country.
B&B
Hill of Tara B&B
Teach Tailteann
The Yellow House B&B
Who else plays here...
Des Smyth (Honorary member), Philip Walton, Damian McGrane,
and Bobby Browne
Close by
Solstice Arts Centre
Hill of Tara
Hill of Slane
The Zone
Newgrange Farm
Hotels
Newgrange Hotel
Headfort Arms Hotel
Station House Hotel
Self Catering
Balrath House
Decoy Country Cottages
& Day Spa
Specialist Accommodation
Slane Farm Cottages
Tankardstown House
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Golf Packages
For all the latest golfing deals
www.navangolfclub.ie
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Rathcore Golf & Country Club
Rathcore, Enfield, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 46 954 1855
[email protected]
www.rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com
Rathcore Golf & Country Club
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 6555 yds
18 / Par 72
Mel Flanagan
Yes
By arrangement
Yes
Yes
No
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Putting Green
Leisure Activities
Close by
Trim Castle
Trim Visitor Centre
Bective Abbey
St. Mary’s Abbey
Cultural Tourism Ireland-Archaeological Digs
Rathcore Golf Course may be described as parkland but this would not do it
justice. It is nice to find a really good course that doesn’t have 8000 in its sights,
but don’t be lulled - extra long it may not be, but it will test your game,
especially around the greens. It has numerous natural springs that enable 12
of the holes to have water features. 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, this course has been moulded by Mick Lyons with emphasis on
retaining the inherent charm of the surrounding area.
Accommodation
The magnificently constructed circular clubhouse draws its inspiration from
the ring forts located on the course. It has been cleverly sunk below the level
of the adjoining 18th fairway, leaving only the roof, upper floor and veranda
visible from the course.
Guesthouses
Brogans Licensed Guesthouse
Crannmor Guesthouse
Highfield House
Hotels
Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort
Trim Castle Hotel
B&B
Tigh Cathain B&B
White Lodge
Self Catering
Ballinakill Mews
Beechwood Lodge
Kiltale Holiday Homes
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Golf Packages
Boyne Golf Passport
Play three of Meath’s most enjoyable golf
course (Rathcore, Knightsbrook & Co. Meath)
at discount rates. For details see
www.rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Royal Tara Golf Club
Bellinter, Navan, Co. Meath
+ 353 (0) 46 902 5508
[email protected]
www.royaltaragolfclub.com
Royal Tara Golf Club
Course Details
Course Type
No. of Holes
Course Architect
Club Professional
Tuition
Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Caddie
Dining/Catering
Parkland 6625 yds
27 / Par 72
Des Smyth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Full bar /dining
Other Facilities
Pro Shop, Practice Fairway,
Practice Putting & Chipping
Greens
Leisure Activities
Close by
Hill of Tara
Brú na Bóinne
Navan Racecourse
Solstice Arts Centre
The Zone Activity Centre
Nestling at the base of the historic Hill of Tara in County Meath, Royal Tara
Golf Club is among Ireland’s most enjoyable and conveniently located golfing
retreats. It is reputably one of the finest inland member golf complexes with
27 holes set in mature parkland and slick sand based greens. All visitors are
assured of a warm welcome to a royal golfing gem with terrific facilities.
Venue for the All Ireland GUI Clubs Cups and Shields Final 2013.
Accommodation
Hotels
Newgrange Hotel
The Station House Hotel
B&B
Hill of Tara B&B
Teach Tailteann
The Yellow House B&B
Self Catering
Balrath House
Decoy Country Cottages
& Day Spa
Gaulstown House Courtyard Apts
13
Golf Packages
For all the latest golfing deals see
www.royaltaragolfclub.com
For further golf offers check out
www.solheimcupmeath.ie &
www.meathtourism.ie
Golf Course Locations
Kingscourt
R166
Bailieborough
R178
R171
1
R191
R196
R165
Ballyjamesduff
Ardee
R162
Drumcondrath
R164
Dunleer
Virginia
Mount Nugent
R194
R195
2
R166
R170
L Ramor
R Dee
R132
N2
3
Clogherhead
R169
Moynalty
N3
Collon
M1
N52
Oldcastle
elin
n
R168
Carnaross
Loughcrew
Rahaghy
r
Ballinlough
Slieve na
Callaigh
Kilberry
R163
Battle of
The Boyne
Knowth Dowth
Slane
Newgrange
Brú na
Bóinne
yn
RBo
e
Gibstown
R147
R164
Cortown
M3
Fordstown
te
r
R395
Bradán Feasa
R154
Dunderry
l
d
for
4
R
Kildalkey
Mullingar
Kiltale
R Boy
ne
R156
al
N4 M4
Clonard
Longwood
Moyvalley
Castlejordan
RB
Rochfortbridge
N4
pass
ne
oy
The 2011 Solheim
Cup venue
Ashbourne
Ratoath
R125
Ratoath C.C.
M2
9
N1
Rush
Portraine
R108
10
R125
Bellewstown
N53° 65 83 7 W6° 24 47 8
11
N1
R108
Clonee
R121
N2
Dublin
Airportt
Airpor
M1
R157
Enfield
Howth
R405
R408
12
N3
Maynooth
Carbury
Malahide
Swords
M3
Dunboyne
Kilcock
Lucan
Leixlip
13
N4
R403
R406
M50
Black Bush Golf Course
Thomastown, Dunshaughlin
N53° 53 79 6 W6° 52 16 7
Co. Meath Golf Club
Newtownmoynagh, Trim
N53° 52 10 59 W6° 82 46 04
Headfort Golf Club
Kells
N53° 72 38 78 W6° 86 09 94
Julianstown Golf Club
Julianstown
N53° 67 09 34 W6° 28 39 00
Kilcock Golf Club
Gallow, Kilcock
N53° 43 29 32 W6° 70 61 01
Killeen Castle
Dunsany
N53° 52 74 42 W6° 59 09 78
Knightsbrook Golf Club
Trim
N53° 54 90 31 W6° 76 56 36
Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
Bettystown
N53° 70 47 72 W6° 24 80 02
R130
R1
R13
30
R154
R156
R407
Dublin
Navan Golf Club
Proudstown, Navan
N53° 68 31 74 W6° 67 32 87
Rathcore Golf & Country Club
Rathcore, Enfield
N53° 45 50 4 W6° 84 63 1
Royal Tara Golf Club
Bellinter, Navan
N53° 59 16 46 W6° 63 49 93
Dublin Bay
Edenderry
R403
R402
Ballyboghil
R155
R402
R400
R128
R129
Batterstown
7
R127
8
R122
1
R125
N4
M
M4
R401
R130
R155
3
Dunshaughlin
Stamullin
12
00
M6
8
R158
R161
N6
Skerries
M1
Summerhill
Rathmoylan
R160
Naul
Clonalvy
Tara
Drumree
R
o ya l C a n
Bellewstown Golf Club
R127
R1
R122
R152
Hill of Tara
R159
7
Balbriggan
R108
Ardcath
Laracor
R161
R Deel
Gormanston
2
Rathfeigh
Dunsany
R154
6
6
Bellewstown
Skreen
Kilmessan
9
Ballivor
Laytown
R150
nny
R Na
R132
13
Bective
Trim Castle
Trim
N52
R
ne
Boy
Julianstown
R152
Balrath
Kentstown
Robinstown
ny
ee
N51
Sto
RD
Crookedwood
Rathcairn
5
10
Bettystown
R150
R153
Solstice Arts Centre
N51
Hill of Ward
Athboy
Delvin
N2
Bohermeen
Ballinlough
N52
Duleek
Navan
Mornington
R167
67
Donore
(Access to Newgrange and
Knowth via Visitor Centre)
Dunmoe Castle
Rathmore
Derraghvaragh
4
11
wa
Clonmellon
k
lac
L Lene
RB
Kilskyre
d
R166
Drogheda
Hill of
Slane
Wilkinstown
Kells
4
N1
R162
5
Crosskeel
Mellifont
Rathkenny
R163
Drumone
R195
Carlanstown
R Blackwate
Archerstown, Ashbourne
N53° 50 42 72 W6° 38 25 52
R170
Nobber
St Killian’s
Heritage Centre
Mullagh
R154
Ashbourne Golf Club
Straffan
R401
R405
R120
Dun Laoghaire
Travelling to Meath
Belfast
Galway
Dublin
Shannon
Rosslare
Cork
Located just 30 minutes north of Dublin in
the North East of Ireland and at the heart
of Ireland’s Boyne Valley, County Meath
can boast a unique and enviable location
at the hub of four major motorways - the
M1, M2, M3 and M4. We are rightfully
proud of the fact that we are Ireland’s
most accessible county.
County Meath is located only 30 minutes
Dublin International Airport while the ferry
ports in Dublin, Dun Laoghaire and Belfast
are also convenient. Regular train services
from Dublin stop at Laytown, Drogheda and
Dunboyne while there are frequent bus
services throughout County Meath from
Dublin.
For a free travel itinerary and advice
on getting around County Meath,
contact Meath Tourism at
[email protected] or see
www.meathtourism.ie
Note: GPS coordinates are nearest
mapped only and provided as a guide
Accommodation
Hotels
B&Bs
Guesthouses
Self Catering
Ashbourne Marriott Hotel
Avalon
Aisling Guesthouse
Ballinakill Mews
Ashbourne
+353 (0) 1 835 0800
marriottashbourne.com
Kells
+353 (0) 46 924 1536
avalonkells.ie
Baltrasna, Ashbourne
+353 (0) 1 835 0359
aislingguesthouse.ie
Enfield
+353 (0) 46 954 1835
ballinakillmews.com
****CityNorth Hotel M1
Beach Lodge B&B
Broadmeadow Country House
Balrath House
Gormanstown
+353 (0) 1 690 6666
citynorthhotel.com
Bettystown
+353 (0) 41 988 7866
beachlodge.ie
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Crannmor Guesthouse
Dunboyne
+353 (0) 1 801 3500
dunboynecastlehotel.com
Headfort Arms Hotel
Kells
+353 (0) 46 924 0063
headfortarms.ie
Knightsbrook Hotel Spa &
Golf Resort
Trim
+353 (0) 46 948 2100
knightsbrook.com
Trim
+353 (0) 46 943 1635
crannmor.com
Navan
+353 (0) 46 907 4100
newgrangehotel.ie
Brogan’s Licensed Guesthouse
Trim
+353 (0) 46 943 1237
brogans.ie
Dalys of Donore
Hill of Tara B&B
Hill of Tara
+353 (0) 46 902 5296
Riverfield Lodge B&B
Athboy
+353 (0) 46 943 2523
riverfieldlodge.ie
Tigh Cathain B&B
The Newgrange Hotel
Bullstown, Ashbourne
+353 (0) 1 835 2823
irishcountryhouse.com
Trim
+353 (0) 46 943 1996
tighcathaintrim.com
Donore
+353 (0) 41 982 3252
dalysofdonore.com
Highfield House
Trim
+353 (0) 46 943 6386
highfieldguesthouse.com
Rannoch Guesthouse
Bettystown
+353 (0) 41 982 7469
holidayinmeath.com
Teach Cuailgne
The Station House Hotel
Kilmessan
+353 (0) 46 902 5239
thestationhousehotel.com
Trim Castle Hotel
Trim
+353 (0) 46 948 3000
trimcastlehotel.com
Carlanstown, Kells
+353 (0) 46 924 6621
teachcuailgne.com
White Lodge
Trim
+353 (0) 46 943 6549
whitelodge.com
The Yellow House
Navan
+353 (0) 46 907 3338
theyellowhouse.ie
Beechwood Lodge
Self Catering
Readstown, Trim
+353 (0) 46 943 6926
beechwoodlodge.ie
Clonleason Gate Lodge
Fordstown, Athboy
+353 (0) 46 943 4111
clonleason.com
The Cottages
Bettystown
+353 (0) 41 982 8104
cottages-ireland.com
Decoy Country Cottages
Garlow Cross, Navan
+353 (0) 46 902 6960
decoycountrycottages.ie
Duffy’s of Ballybin
Specialist
Teach Tailteann
Teltown, Navan
+353 (0) 46 902 3239
teltown.com
Balrath, Navan
+353 (0) 41 982 5749
balrathcourtyard.com
Tankardstown House
Ashbourne
+353 (0) 87 698 2495
duffysofballybin.com
Gaulstown House Courtyard
Apartments
Rathkenny
+353 (0) 41 982 4621
tankardstown.ie
Dunshaughlin
+353 (0) 1 825 9147
dunshaughlinselfcatering.com
Newgrange Lodge
Kiltale Holiday Homes
Newgrange
+353 (0) 41 988 2478
newgrangelodge.com
Kiltale, Dunsany
+353 (0) 46 943 6679
meathselfcatering.com
Slane Farm Cottages
& Hostel
The Quoin Stone &
The Arch Court
Harlinstown, Slane
+353 (0) 41 982 4390
slanefarmcottages.com
Drumconrath
+353 (0) 41 685 4162
quoinstoneselfcatering.com
Rathgillan Farm
Nobber
+353 (0) 46 905 2476
rathgillan.ie
Heritage & Leisure
Did you know….!
Welcome to Meath & the Boyne Valley region, a land full
of contradictions. Boasting iconic World Heritage sites yet
home to some of Europe's most uber-cool accommodation.
Silently tucked away yet so accessible to bustling Dublin
city. Setting your heart racing at our four racecourses yet
putting you at rest in one of our sumptuous spas. Where
wonderful living heritage and invigorating leisure activities
sit effortlessly side by side…
Take the first step and check out www.meathtourism.ie today!
1. Meath is known as the Royal County because it was once the seat of
the High Kings of Ireland where they ruled from the Hill of Tara.
2. It is home to the only official strand races in Europe, which take place
on Laytown Beach each September.
3. Meath is home to one of three World Designated Heritage Sites in
Ireland, the passage tombs of Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange) which are
500 years older than the Pyramids of Egypt.
4. Meath was once the fifth province of Ireland called Mide which incorporated what is now Westmeath and large parts of Cavan and Longford
5. Trim Castle is Ireland’s Largest Anglo-Norman Castle and also the
place where the film Braveheart was shot.
6. Ireland’s version of the Olympic games, the Great Aonach took place
at Tailteann (Teltown) located half way between Kells and Navan trianually for over 3,000 years.
7. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (Halloween) began in County
Meath at the Hill of Ward (Tlachtga) over 2000 years ago. The ‘Spirits of
Meath’ Festival commemorates this every October.
8. The Battle of the Boyne (1690) site in Oldbridge had the largest
number of troops ever deployed on an Irish battlefield.
9. St. Colmcille’s monks fled from Iona to Kells in 806AD where they
completed their illuminated manuscript of the Four Gospels - better
known as The Book of Kells.
10. The Tara Brooch and the Book of Kells are only two of best known
examples of the long tradition of crafts excellence in Meath. Today our
craftworkers are renowned as some of the most gifted in the country.
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