Night away for the lads, with golf...

Lenguy

Can anyone recommend a nice hotel and golf course for a guys night away in October. Most of us are based in Dublin, so somewhere no further than an hours drive would be preferable. We had a great time in Knightsbrook last year, and it was ideal, but we'd like to try somewhere different for a change this year.
We probably cannot stretch to the K-Club or Carton House, but it would be nice!

Vanbis

Lenguy wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a nice hotel and golf course for a guys night away in October. Most of us are based in Dublin, so somewhere no further than an hours drive would be preferable. We had a great time in Knightsbrook last year, and it was ideal, but we'd like to try somewhere different for a change this year.
We probably cannot stretch to the K-Club or Carton House, but it would be nice!

I was in Carlingford which is a about hours drive away and we played at http://www.greenoregolfclub.com/ which was a nice course and a bit tricky. Not sure of a hotels but i am sure you would find one easy.

thegen

A group of lads from my club went to Bunclody and all gave it rave reviews. Think it was €130.00 for B&B, evening meal plus golf. I might be wrong on the cost.

conno16

dunmurry springs, kildare

or the k club, also kildare

mike12

See some great deals for carton house can't remember where but don't think it's that expensive, shame your from Dublin or i'd recomend Portmarnock see they are doing 2 rounds and 1 night in the hotel for £115. http://www.yourgolftravel.com/golf-breaks/ireland.html check out here for some ideas
Mike

JCDUB

Killeen Castle is in Dunshaughlin. Haven't played it but a mate has played a good few times and he raves about it.

Apparently great facilities food and drink-wise there too, and a hotel on-site.

I'm sure they'll do you a deal if they've any sense in this climate.

BunkerMentality

I don't think the hotel is open in Killeen Castle yet... according to their web site anyway the hotel will open in time for the Solheim Cup next year

VW 1

Op, myself my godfather and dad do an annual golf and stay over trip as an xmas present to each other, last year we were at Knightsbrook and it was a lovely little course and the meal and hotel were lovely too.

This year we ended up playing woodenbridge in Avoca, Wicklow (http://www.woodenbridge.ie/). Absolutely cracking course, beautiful setting, nice hotel with pub/restaurant attached. Had a great day/night and would thoroughly reccomend this course, I will definitely be heading back there this year! BTW on the way down stop off at Jack Whites for the all day breakfast, cant beat a dinner sized breakfast for 8 or 10 euro!

C.O.Y.B.I.B

Did Glasson at 2 weekends ago €135p.p on Sat inc.Golf BB and Dinner.

Tulfarris last March was €75p.p. Golf BB and Dinner

Templepatrick (nr. Belfast) 1 1/2 hrs from Swords is around £55 each B+B , golf for resident is £25 and dinner in clubhouse or bar is around £15 which all told is about €120 p.p. and the drink is cheap @£;3 a pint !!!!

Was in Templepatrick last weekend and it's a lovely course and the patio of the bar is beside the 18th .

Kace

Heritage would be ideal - no idea what the hotel package rates are though.

The Novacastrian

+1

Nice hotel and lovely golf course. Might get good deal now due to the trouble they are in.

Kace

Kace wrote: »

Heritage would be ideal - no idea what the hotel package rates are though.

Coincidentally, I just received this by email after my last post....

August 13th may be unlucky for some, but here on the resort, it's lucky for our Ezine Subscribers. Ezine Subscribers can avail of One night Bed & Breakfast in a deluxe guestroom with dinner on the resort, for only €89.00 per person sharing.Using the following password aug1310.

Looking to treat your partner after The World Cup domination on your TV, why not visit The Resort this Summer, Midweek Breaks including 3 nights Bed & Breakfast, with dinner on one evening on the resort, Afternoon Tea & a relaxing journey through The Heritage Spa Experience. Rates from €200.00 per person sharing.

Exceptional Midweek Offers, available Sunday through to Wednesday. €60.00 per person sharing, to include One night Bed & Breakfast in a deluxe guestroom.

We look forward to seeing you on the resort over the coming weeks.

Warmest Regards
Sales & Marketing Team
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort


I would say if you can swing Green Fees with them for €35 or €40 with this deal you're laughing.

soundsham

Lenguy wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a nice hotel and golf course for a guys night away in October. Most of us are based in Dublin, so somewhere no further than an hours drive would be preferable. We had a great time in Knightsbrook last year, and it was ideal, but we'd like to try somewhere different for a change this year.
We probably cannot stretch to the K-Club or Carton House, but it would be nice!

whats the total budget ??

Tom Ghostwood

You can stay & play at the Racket Hall hotel for 80e. Includes 1 night B&B, 1 dinner and 1 round of golf at Roscrea golf course for € 80pp. The course is next door to the hotel. Lovely course with lots of mature tree lined fairways.

edit: Its 80/90 mins from Dublin.

carnsoreboxer

Re the offer from the Heritage - there is an open four person team, any combination 13th August €160 per team which would tie in well with offer from hotel

Lenguy

Thanks for all the post folks. Keep them coming...
Hoping to get BB, dinner, and golf for c.E100 pp.

conno16

are you from cavan btw?

sky6

We had our captains weekend in Enniscorthy and stayed in Treacy's hotel
We played Wexford on the Saturday and Enniscorthy on the Sunday although many of us couldn't stand up never mind play golf.
The location proved to be great. right in the center of Enniscorthy.
Great Hotel lovely staff and food. with nightclub on Saturday night.
Memories, Memories

Miley Byrne

If you use the SuperValue Getaway Breaks you can play and stay in Carton House for €69.