Golf


In County Louth, golf is a way of life. Louth has nine courses, all of different variety, from idyllic parkland setting to the world famous links at Baltray, outside Drogheda. Although some of these courses are as testing as any in Ireland, the main challenge is simply to keep your eye on the ball amid such splendid surroundings.

Set on the shores of Carlingford Lough is Greenore Golf Club. This is a splendid 18-hole championship parkland course that the visiting golfer will find a delight to play. South of Dundalk, there is a championship layout at Blackrock known as Dundalk Golf Club. This club has hosted many Irish Championships over the years and is also home of the Irish P.G.A. There is also a number of inexpensive 'pay and play' courses in the Dundalk region, including Ballymascanlon, Killin Park and Carnbeg. Moving further south towards the town of Ardee, you will find the superb layout of Ardee Golf Club. This course will test the skills of any golfer and the visiting golfer is always welcome. Further down the N2 you will find Townley Hall Golf Club. This 9-hole golf course has only been open for a short number of years and is proving very popular with all golfers.

Travelling east towards the villages of Termonfeckin and Baltray, you will find two gems. Seapoint, designed by Des Smith & Co. is fast becoming one of the top links in Ireland and is a great test of golf. Baltray, known as County Louth Golf Club is ranked among the top links courses in the world.