769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:01 am Page 1 CARRICKFINN DERRY LARNE BELFAST SLIGO KNOCK Navan CONNEMARA GALWAY DUBLIN DUN LAOGHAIRE SHANNON KERRY WATERFORD ROSSLARE CORK Travelling to Meath Airports Ports Navan, situated in the centre of County Meath is 30 minutes drive from Dublin Airport. The ferry ports in Dublin, Dun Laoghaire and Belfast are also convenient. Regular train services from Dublin to Belfast stop in Drogheda or Laytown. There are also regular bus services from Dublin which operate throughout County Meath. USEFUL WEBSITES FOR TRAVEL SCHEDULES: FERRIES www.irishferries.ie www.stenaline.ie BUS www.buseireann.ie RAIL www.irishrail.ie AIR www.aerlingus.com www.ryanair.com Distances from Ferry Ports and Airports to Navan by Car Dublin Airport 41km Dun Laoghaire Port 57km Rosslare Ferry Port 142km Belfast Port & Airport 150km Galway 199km Cork 290Km Dundalk 57km Shannon Airport 254Km
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:01 am Page 2 Accommodation Listing All calls made outside the ROI carry the access code 00 + 353 + Local Area Code as listed and drop the 0: Navan: Hotels: Ardboyne Hotel 046 902 3119 Bellinter House 046 903 0900 Newgrange Hotel 046 907 4100 Station House Hotel 046 902 5239 B&B s: Seamrog 046 902 5296 Teach Tailteann 046 902 3239 / 087 665 9022 Self : Crahan s Self Cottage 046 905 4128 Trim: Hotels: Castle Arch Hotel 046 9431 516 Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort 046 948 2100 Trim Castle Hotel 046 948 3000 Guesthouses: Brogans Licensed Guesthouse 046 943 1237 Highfield House Guesthouse 046 943 6386 B&B s: Crannmor Guest House 046 943 1635 Tigh Cathain B&B 046 943 1996 White Lodge 046 943 6549 Self : Beechwood Lodge 046 943 6926 Kilale Holiday Homes 046 943 6679 The Yard House 046 943 7690 Athboy: B&B s: Riverfield Lodge 046 943 2523 Self : Clonleason Gate Lodge 046 943 4111 Riverfield Lodge 046 943 2523 Kells: Hotels: Headfort Arms Hotel 046 924 0063 B&B s: Avalon 046 9241536 Janetta 046 9249678 Teach Cuailgne 046 9246621
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:01 am Page 3 Hostels: Kells Hostel 046 9249995 Self : Bensfort Lodge 046 9243626 North Meath: Guesthouses: Boolies Guesthouse, Oldcastle 049 854 2675 South Meath: Hotels: Ashbourne Marriott 01 835 0800 Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa 01 801 3500 Marriott Johnstown House Hotel, Residence & Spa, Enfield 046 954 0000 B&B s: Broadmeadow Country House, Ashbourne 01 835 2823 Self : Ballinakill Mews, Enfield 046 954 1835 Gaulstown House, Dunshaughlin 01 8259147 The Coast: Hotels: The Bettystown Court Hotel 041 981 2900 Neptune Beach Hotel 041 982 7107 Glenside Hotel 041 982 9185 Self : The Cottages 041 982 8104 Courtyard Cottages 01 668 3534 B&B s: Beach Lodge B&B 041 988 7866 Slane: Hotels: Conyngham Arms Hotel 041 988 4444 Specialist: Newgrange Lodge 01 988 2478 Smarmore Castle 041 685 7167 B&B s: Castle View House 041 982 4510 Whiterock Farmhouse 041 982 3135 Self : Newtown Lodge 041 982 3787 Slane Farm Cottages 041 982 4390 Hostels: Slane Farm Hostel 041 988 4985
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:01 am Page 4 1 1 Km from Ashbourne Club Full dining Ashbourne Golf Club This is one of Meath s most scenic courses. It is designed with lakes and mature trees strategically placed to challenge even the most experienced golfer. A river flowing through the course further enhances its beauty. It is a testing course each hole having a character of it s own. Architect Des Smyth Associates Course Type Parkland 18 holes Par 71 5,884 metres Archerstown, Ashbourne, County Meath Tel 01 835 2005 Fax 01 835 9261 Email ashgc@iol.ie Web www.ashbournegolfclub.ie
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:01 am Page 5 2 4 km from N1 Secretary No By arrangement Bellewstown Golf Course Bellewstown Golf Course is a new championship length parkland course built by the Leonard family on their 150 acre farm which was originally part of the Hilltown Estate. Situated north-east of Bellewstown Race Course, within easy reach of Dublin, Drogheda and the North of Ireland, this par 72, pay and play facility promises to be a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels. The 18 holes are played over a distance of just over 6,700 yards with beautiful fairways leading to state of the art U.S.G.A. greens. Architect Ollie Ennis Course Type Parkland 18 holes Par 72 6,200 metres Bellewstown, Co. Meath Tel 041 988 2757 Email Bellewstowngolf@eircom.net Web www.bellewstowngolf.com
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:01 am Page 6 3 20 km from Dublin Professional Full dining Black Bush Golf Club Black Bush Golf Course is situated only minutes from Fairyhouse Racecourse. Mature trees leading up to well maintained greens line the fairways. There are a number of tricky holes that will prove a challenge to even the most practised of golfers. This course provides a wonderful opportunity for an enjoyable round of golf in an ideal setting. Architect Bobby Brown Course Type Parkland 27 holes Par 73 6,210 metres Thomastown, Dunshaughlin, County Meath Tel 01 825 0021 Fax 01 825 0400 Email info@blackbushgolfclub.ie Web www.blackbushgolfclub.ie
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:01 am Page 7 4 3 km from Trim on the Longwood Road Club Full dining Co. Meath Golf Club This parkland course is located on the outskirts of the historic town of Trim. The course provides a challenge to all golfers in a magnificent setting. After your round of golf, reward yourself and relax in the modern club house bar. There is a fully stocked modern pro shop with range facilities, buggy, trolley and club hire. Full bar and catering facilities available and all facilities expected by any golfer. The course also boasts a new fully floodlit 15 bay driving range (7 bays under cover and 8 bays outdoors on grass) which is open until 10.00 each night. Architect Eddie Hackett & Tom Craddock Course Type Parkland, 18 holes Par 73 Men: 6,088 metres Women: 5,005 metres Newtownmoynagh, Trim, County Meath Tel 046 943 1463 Fax 046 943 7556 Email info@countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie Web www.countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:02 am Page 8 5 1 km from Trim Office Full By arrangement Glebe Golf Club Glebe Golf Course Trim is a top quality course set in the heart of the Meath Countryside. The course with its mature trees, large greens and well manicured fairways combine to make it a fair test to golfers of all standards. With its impressive new clubhouse now open, this facility has become a top golfing attraction to golfers in Meath and surrounding counties. By arrangement Architect Eddie Hackett Course Type Parkland 18 holes Par 73 5,919 metres Dunlever, Trim, County Meath Tel 046 943 1926 Email glebegc@eircom.net Web www.glebegolfclub.com
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:02 am Page 9 6 0.5 km from Kells on Navan road Office Full dining Architect Christy O Connor Jnr. (Headfort New) Course Type 2 Parkland courses 18 holes each Headfort Old 5,973 metres, Par 72 Headfort New 6,524 metres, Par 72 Headfort Golf Club AIB All Ireland Club of the Year 2004 Headfort Golf Club, based in the historic town of Kells, is considered one of Ireland s most scenic golf courses. Headfort has recently expanded to become Leinster s newest 36 hole complex with the addition of a new, Christy O Connor Jnr. designed, championship course. With the River Blackwater sweeping though and featuring on 13 of 18 holes of the Headfort New Course, Headfort Golf Club is the definitive must visit on any golfing itinerary. This is potentially the most attractive 36 hole parkland facility in the country Dermot Gilleece, Renowned Golf Writer and Sunday Independent Golf Correspondent Navan Road, Kells, County Meath Tel 046 928 2001 (Timesheets)/924 0146 (Clubhouse) Fax 046 924 9282 Email info@headfortgolfclub.ie Web www.headfortgolfclub.ie
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:02 am Page 10 7 15 minutes drive north of Dublin Airport off the M1 at Julianstown Pay and Play Snacks No No Julianstown Golf Course Excellently maintained and located. 9 hole parkland golf course & 18 hole pitch and putt along R132. This challenging 9 hole golf course has 5 par 4 s and 4 par 3 s with many difficult bunkers. The lake skirts along the 3rd fairway making this a challenging par 3. When you arrive at the 6th tee box you are faced with a strong 335 yard par 4. Our tree-lined fairways and natural terrain offer a most enjoyable game. The pitch and putt course is the largest in the country., teas and coffees available. Trolleys Architect Design by Alan Berrill Course type Parkland, 9 hole Par 64 3,885 metres 18 hole pitch and putt Julianstown, County Meath Tel 041 981 1953 Mobile 087 417 8290
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:02 am Page 11 8 2 km from M4 Secretary Full catering and bar Kilcock Golf Club This parkland course is situated just two miles outside Kilcock. It is ideal for a pleasant round of golf with the trees that line the fairways adding to the challenge. After enjoying a good round of golf, sit back and relax in the bar or enjoy a meal in the restaurant. No No No Architect Eddie Hackett Course Type Parkland 18 holes Par 71 5,775 metres Gallow, Kilcock, County Meath Tel 01 628 7592 Fax 01 628 7283 Email kilcockgolfclub@eircom.net Web www.kilcockgolfclub.com
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:02 am Page 12 9 1 km from Trim Club Full Bar & Restaurant Facilities Knightsbrook Golf Club A challenging and creative course, golfers will enjoy views over mature undulating parkland. They will be intrigued by; 14 demanding water features, 9 lakes and the meandering Knightsbrook river that is incorporated into the course. A contemporary Clubhouse including luxurious locker rooms, full bar and catering facilities and fully stocked golf shop will complete the offering. Casual green fee players, society & corporate groups and charity golf classics are welcome everyday to experience the excellent facilities at Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort. Architect Christy O Connor Jnr Course Type Parkland 18 holes Par 72 7,270 metres Dublin Road, Trim, County Meath Tel 046 948 2101 Email info@knightsbrook.com Web www.knightsbrook.com
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:02 am Page 13 10 4 km from N1 Secretary Full dining Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club This traditional links course is reputed to have a tough par of 71. This is County Meath s only links golf course. Professional Tour golfer, Des Smyth started his golf career here. You will certainly enjoy a good round of golf as there are some excellent holes on this stretch of links land. This beautiful golf course provides an excellent opportunity to test your golf. Course Type Links 18 holes Par 71 5,700 metres Bettystown, County Meath Tel 041 982 7170 Fax 041 982 8506 Email links@landb.ie Web www.landl.ie
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:02 am Page 14 11 3 km from Navan on Kingscourt Road R162 Secretary Full dining Navan Golf Club Navan Golf Course is located on the lands of Navan Racecourse. It is a challenge for even the most experienced of golfers with a total length of 6158 metres. A bonus for the winter golfer is the excellent sand based greens. The course is popular with golf societies, and everyone from beginners to the very experienced are always welcome. The adjoining driving range allows you the opportunity to improve your swing. Architect Bobby Brown Course type Parkland, 18 holes Par 72 6,158 metres Proudstown, Navan, County Meath Tel 046 907 2888 Fax 046 907 2888 Email info@navangolfclub.ie Web www.navangolfclub.ie
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 15 12 N4 to Enfield, First right after Enfield, 3 miles from Enfield Office No No Rathcore Golf and Country Club The course may be described as parkland but this would not be sufficient. The defining features of this 18 hole golf course are the 2 ring forts, the motte and the 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 (Irish Golf Design) this course has been moulded by Mick and Austin Lyons. Architect Mel Flanagan Course type Parkland 18 holes Par 72 6,533 metres Rathcore, County Meath Tel 046 954 1855 Fax 046 954 2916 Email info@rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com Web www.rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 16 13 20 km from Dublin Professional Full catering Royal Tara Golf Club This scenic parkland course is in the heart of Co. Meath adjacent to the Hill of Tara, ancient home of the High Kings of Ireland. It is a pleasant tree lined course of average length with various degrees of difficulty. This is an ideal venue for that casual day s golf just off the N3 between Navan and Dunshaughlin only 40 minutes from Dublin. All visitors are assured of a warm welcome to a Royal Golfing gem with terrific facilities. Architect Des Smyth Course type Parkland 27 holes Par 72 6,058 metres Bellinter, Navan, County Meath Tel 046 902 5508/902 5244 Fax 046 902 5508 Email info@royaltaragolfclub.com Web www.royaltaragolfclub.com
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 17 There s more to see in Meath... Irelands Heritage Capital. Visit Newgrange at the World Hertitage Site of Brú na Bóinne, older than the Pyramids of Egypt. Visit Trim Castle, where the epic Braveheart with Mel Gibson was filmed. Visit the Hill of Tara where the High Kings once ruled Ireland. Overleaf, Meath Golf at a Glance
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 18 Ireland s Heritage Capital Our Tourist Information Centres can also provide information on activities, entertainment and reserve accommodation at approved facilities throughout Ireland. Trim Tourist Information Centre Castle Street, Trim +353 (0) 46 943 7227 Navan Solstice Arts Centre, Railway Street, Navan +353 (0) 46 909 2300 Kells Tourist Information Centre Headfort Place, Kells +353 (0) 46 924 7840 Brú na Bóinne, Newgrange World Heritage Site Tourist Information Centre Brú na Bóinne, Donore +353 (0) 41 988 0305 Callsave (when in Ireland) 1850 300 789 Call (from outside Ireland) +353 (0) 1 835 8022 www.meathtourism.ie info@meathtourism.ie This golf brochure is published by Meath Tourism Ltd., Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Photographic images Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Eoin Clarke. Cover Image: Des Smyth Inpho/Getty Images
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 19 Discover Ireland s best kept golfing secrets Des Smyth, Vice Captain Ryder Cup 2006 The most comprehensive guide to golfing in Meath, Ireland
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 20 Home Of The Mulligan Ask any golfer of average talent what a Mulligan is and he or she will say - a Mulligan is the one free stroke allowed each player per nine holes of play and to be played at his or her discretion. Makes perfect sense - who better to determine when they need to repeat a shot than the players themselves. This universally brilliant and pragmatic ruling was the brainchild of Arthur Mulligan, a renowned Meath golfing personality who once said, the courses here leave me little choice but to count creatively... County Meath boasts some of the finest golf courses in Ireland many of which have been designed by Ryder Cup 2006 Vice Captain and golfer Des Smyth. Get the golf shoes on and enjoy the game! Having played on the European circuit for over 20 years and enjoyed playing the great courses, old and new, links and parkland, European and homebased, it gives me great pleasure to recommend playing the courses in this Co. Meath Golf Guide. There are many reasons why I believe you will enjoy playing here, not least the fact that they are quality courses kept in excellent condition but also the friendly Irish welcome which I ve no doubt you will receive and the beautiful surroundings of the Royal County. The close proximity of County Meath to our capital city Dublin, not to mention the proximity of the courses to each other is another big comfort. So get the golf shoes on! Enjoy your game. Des Smyth First Irishman to win on the US Senior Champions Tour. Former Ryder cup player and Ryder Cup 2006 Vice Captain. Inpho/Getty Images Overleaf, Meath Golf Courses
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 21 Monaghan Cavan Derry Dundalk/Belfast N3 R162 Ardee M1 Nobber N2 Oldcastle Mullingar R154 6 Kells Athboy N52 River Blackwater R163 11 N52 Navan 13 River Slane Boyne R150 N1 N1 Drogheda 10 Athlone N4 R161 Clonard Kinnegad River Boyne Enfield 4 5 9 Trim 12 R159 R154 8 Tara 3 Dunshaughlin Dunboyne Kilcock 1 Ashbourne Ratoath N3 Bettystown 2 Duleek 7 Laytown N2 M1 N1 Dublin Airport N4 Meath Golf Courses
769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 22 Monaghan Derry Dundalk/Belfast R162 Ardee M1 Nobber N2 6 Kells Athboy N52 River Blackwater R163 11 N52 Navan 13 River Slane Boyne R150 N1 N1 Drogheda 10 Bettystown 2 Duleek 7 Laytown 1 2 Ashbourne Golf Club Bellewstown Golf Club River Boyne Enfield 4 5 9 Trim 12 R159 R154 8 Tara 3 Dunshaughlin Dunboyne Kilcock 1 Ashbourne Ratoath N2 M1 N1 Dublin Airport 3 4 5 6 Black Bush Golf Club County Meath Golf Club Glebe Golf Club Headfort Golf Club N4 N3 7 8 Julianstown Golf Club Kilcock Golf Club 9 Knightsbrook Golf Club 10 Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club 11 Navan Golf Club Golf Courses 12 13 Rathcore Golf Club Royal Tara Golf Club
Meath Golf at a Glance NAME MAP NO. OF COURSE PRO CATERING CLUB TUITION BUGGIES PAR LENGTH CONTACT DETAILS WRITE YOUR SCORE HERE REF. HOLES TYPE HIRE METRES Ashbourne Golf Club 1 18 71 5,884 01 835 2005 ashgc@iol.ie Bellewstown Golf Club 2 18 72 6,200 041 988 2757 bellewstowngolf@eircom.net Black Bush Golf Club 3 27 73 6,210 01 825 0021 info@blackbushgolfclub.ie Co Meath Golf Club 4 18 73 6,088 046 943 1463 info@countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie Glebe Golf Club 5 18 73 5,919 046 943 1926 glebegc@eircom.net Headfort Golf Club 6 18 72 6,524 046 928 2001 (timesheets) Headfort New 046 924 0146 (clubhouse) hgcadmin@eircom.net www.headfortgolfclub.ie 769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 23 Headfort Golf Club 6 18 72 5,973 046 928 2001 (timesheets) Headfort Old 046 924 0146 (clubhouse) info@headfortgolfclub.ie www.headfortgolfclub.ie Julianstown Golf 7 9 64 3,885 041 981 1953 / & Pitch & Putt Club 087 417 8290 Kilcock Golf Club 8 18 71 5,775 01 628 7592 kilcockgolfclub@eircom.net Knightsbrook Golf Club 9 18 71 7,270 046 948 2101 info@knightsbrook.com Laytown & Bettystown 10 18 71 5,700 041 982 7170 Golf Club links@landb.ie
Black Bush Golf Club 3 27 73 6,210 01 825 0021 info@blackbushgolfclub.ie Co Meath Golf Club 4 18 73 6,088 046 943 1463 info@countymeathgolfclubtrim.ie Glebe Golf Club 5 18 73 5,919 046 943 1926 glebegc@eircom.net Headfort Golf Club 6 18 72 6,524 046 928 2001 (timesheets) Headfort New 046 924 0146 (clubhouse) hgcadmin@eircom.net www.headfortgolfclub.ie Headfort Golf Club 6 18 72 5,973 046 928 2001 (timesheets) Headfort Old 046 924 0146 (clubhouse) info@headfortgolfclub.ie www.headfortgolfclub.ie Julianstown Golf 7 9 64 3,885 041 981 1953 / & Pitch & Putt Club 087 417 8290 Kilcock Golf Club 8 18 71 5,775 01 628 7592 kilcockgolfclub@eircom.net Knightsbrook Golf Club 9 18 71 7,270 046 948 2101 info@knightsbrook.com Laytown & Bettystown 10 18 71 5,700 041 982 7170 Golf Club links@landb.ie Navan Golf Club 11 18 72 6,158 046 907 2888 info@navangolfclub.ie Rathcore Golf & 12 18 72 6,533 046 954 1855 Country Club info@rathcoregolfandcountryclub.com Royal Tara Golf Club 13 27 72 6,058 046 902 5508 info@royaltaragolfclub.com SYMBOL KEY: Parkland Course; Links course; Full dining service; Snacks served GREEN FEES START FROM 10. CALL FOR EXACT GREEN FEES 769_DL_Booklet(MeathGolf) 14/12/06 10:03 am Page 24