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Why Book a Golf Break in Galway

Galway is packed with all the incredible natural beauty that Ireland's west coast is famed for, and can be the stage for an absolutely superb golfing escape. The great contrasts of the landscape are reflected in the golfing options, which range from links to parkland.

Further up the coast is the relatively lesser known, Westport town. Known as the undiscovered riviera of the Wild Atlantic Way it offers golfers restaurants, pubs, stylish boutiques away from the rugged links of the west coastline.

Galway Golf Courses

Connemara is the archetypal seaside courses that many avid golfers instantly associate with the Emerald Isle - the humps and hollows of this rugged links are part of the true Irish experience. Combine Connemara with other charms like the parkland course at the Galway Bay Country Club for a fantastic golf tour on Ireland's west coast.

Carne at Belmullet is regarded a the jewel in the crown of Mayo's golf courses, you'll certainly won't forget its splendid isolation next to the Atlantic and the towering sand dunes it's famous for.

Carne Golf Links, Co. Mayo
Carne Golf Links, Co. Mayo
Connemara, Co. Galway
Connemara, Co. Galway
Galway Bay Golf Resort, Co. Galway
Galway Bay Golf Resort, Co. Galway
Galway Golf Club, Co. Galway
Galway Golf Club, Co. Galway

Best Golf Courses in Galway and West Ireland

Connemara, Co. Galway

Connemara

Ballyconneely, Co. Galway

  • Designed by Eddie Hackett in 1973
  • Regarded as one of the toughest links in the world at over 7200 yards
  • Unlike many links in Ireland, with no sand dunes the wind plays a strong factor through your round, the upside is that you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views over the course
Galway Bay Golf Resort, Co. Galway

Galway Bay Golf Resort

Oranmore, Co. Galway

  • Built only in 1993 it was designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr.
  • Regarded by many as an American style course with wide fairways and large green
  • Views over Galway Bay and towards the city
Galway Golf Club, Co. Galway

Galway Golf Club

Salthill, Co. Galway

  • Designed by the great Alister MacKenzie in 1926
  • Has been remodelled over the years to ensure it keeps up to modern standards
  • Features impressive views over Galway Bay

Where to stay in Galway

Oranmore Lodge Hotel, West & Galway

Oranmore Lodge Hotel

Oranmore, Co. Galway

  • 4 Star Hotel
  • Located within a charming 19th century building
  • Located only a short drive from the city centre of Galway
Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa

Loughrea, Co. Galway

  • 4 star hotel
  • Beautiful views across the majestic Loughrea
  • 20 minutes from Galway

Things to do in Galway off the course

Nightlife

Galway provides plenty of entertaining nightlife as its filled with live music venues that go alongside perfectly with its many traditional Irish pubs creating a brilliant atmosphere

  • Tig Coili (Traditional Irish Pub, Galway)
  • The Quays Bar (Live Music, Galway)
  • Pedal Power (Pub Crawl, Galway)
  • Matt Molloy's (Traditional Irish Pub, Westport)
  • Halo (Nightclub, Galway)
  • Castle Late Night Venue (Nightclub, Westport)

Restaurants

Located by the sea the seafood restaurants should surely be visited, however if you are not a seafood fan do not worry as there are plenty of other dining options from casual to fine dining to choose from

  • Zappi's (Italian, Galway)
  • The Black Truffle Bistro (Fine Dining, Westport)
  • West (Fine Dining Irish, Galway)
  • Sage Restaurant (Seafood, Westport)
  • John Keogh's (Gastropub, Galway)
  • Oscar's Seafood Bistro (Seafood, Galway)

Activities

From shopping in the centre of Galway to seeing the beautiful natural surroundings there are plenty of activities to enjoy in the region

  • Connemara National Park (National Park)
  • Quay Street (Shopping)
  • Wild Atlantic Way (Scenic coastline/drive)
  • Atlantic Drive on Achill Island (Scenic Drive)
  • Westport House and Gardens (Local History)
  • Micil Distillery (Tour, Galway)