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Why Book a Golf Break in County Cork

Cork and Kinsale, located in South West Ireland is a beautiful place to visit, the amazing countryside, enormous mountain ranges and peaceful lakes teamed with the rugged coastline and serine seaside villages are simply sensational.

There are also several sites of historic and cultural significance that are well worth a visit, including the world famous Blarney Stone. But most importantly, the area surrounding Cork and Kinsale is blessed with some of the most spectacular golf courses in Ireland.

Golf in County Cork

Old Head Golf Links is one of the most breathtaking courses in Ireland, if not the world. Located on the Old Head of Kinsale, a peninsula that juts out two miles into the Atlantic Ocean, providing sensational views from across the course.

Another highly recommenced venue is Fota Island Resort, with three Championship courses, the beautiful scenery surrounding this location is stunning. Other courses of note are Cork Golf Club, Castlemartyr Resort and Douglas Golf Club, all definitely worth including in any visit to this golfing paradise.

Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale
Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale
Cork Golf Club, Cork
Cork Golf Club, Cork
Fota Island Resort, Cork
Fota Island Resort, Cork
Castlemartyr Resort, Castlemartyr
Castlemartyr Resort, Castlemartyr
Douglas Golf Club, Cork
Douglas Golf Club, Cork
Blarney Golf Resort, Cork
Blarney Golf Resort, Cork

Best Courses in County Cork

Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale

Old Head Golf Links

Kinsale, Co. Cork

  • One of the most spectacular venues in the world
  • Perched on the Old Head of Kinsale peninsula
  • Breathtaking views across the Atlantic Ocean
  • Luxury on site accommodation
Cork Golf Club, Cork

Cork Golf Club

Little Island, Co. Cork

  • Founded in 1888, redesigned by Alister MacKenzie
  • Host to many national amateur events
  • Situated on Little Island peninsula, with stunning views across Cork Harbour
Fota Island Resort, Cork

Fota Island Resort

Cork

  • Three Championship Courses
  • Three time host to the Irish Open (2001, 2002 and 2014)
  • 5 star hotel onsite
Castlemartyr Resort, Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr Resort

Castlemartyr, Co. Cork

  • 18 hole Championship Course
  • Designed by Ron Kirby
  • Set within 220 acre estate, with 5 star hotel
Douglas Golf Club, Cork

Douglas Golf Club

Douglas, Co. Cork

  • Views overlooking Cork City and Harbour
  • Designed by Harry Vardon and altered by Dr Alister Mackenzie
  • Greens and tees built to USGA specifications

Where to stay in County Cork

The Kingsley Hotel, Cork

The Kingsley Hotel

Cork

  • 4 star hotel
  • Luxury Spa and health club facilities
  • 2 restaurants and a bar
Fota Island Resort, Cork

Fota Island Resort

Cork

  • 5 star hotel
  • 18 purpose built rooms in the state-of-the-art Fota Island Spa
  • Championship golf course
Castlemartyr Resort, Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr Resort

Castlemartyr, Co. Cork

  • 5 star hotel
  • Set within 200 acre estate, the 17th Century manor house sits adjacent to the 800 year old castle
  • Award winning Bell Tower restaurant
  • Modern spa facilities, with indoor swimming pool and 10 treatment rooms
Old Head Gold Links, Kinsale

Old Head Golf Links

Kinsale

  • Beautiful views from many of the luxury rooms
  • Old Head Thermal Suite and Spa offers a range of treatments
  • On site championship golf course

Things to do in County Cork off the course

Nightlife

Cork is a great place for lively nightlife, there is a great selection of traditional pubs with live music around every corner

  • Costigan's Pub, Cork (Authentic Irish Pub with Live Music)
  • Ceili by the Lee, Cork (Learn Irish Dancing)
  • City Limits Comedy Club, Cork (Comedy Club)
  • The Spaniard Inn, Kinsale (Harbourside Bar)
  • The Folk House Bar & Bacchus Night Club, Kinsale (Famous Live Music & Whisky Bar)

Restaurant Card

Ireland's second largest city plays host to a range of culinary delights, there is no shortage of restaurants and cafe's

  • Elbow Lane Brew and Smokehouse, Cork (Steakhouse and Brewery)
  • Market Lane, Cork (Local Cuisine)
  • The Bell Tower at Castlemartyr Resort (Fine Dining Irish Cuisine)
  • Fishy Fishy, Kinsale (Seafood)
  • The Black Pig Winebar, Kinsale (Local Cuisine)
  • De Courcey Restaurant at Old Head (Local Cuisine)

Activities

The South West corner of Ireland is steeped in culture and history, offering a range of activities off the course

  • The English Market (Food Market)
  • Cork City Gaol (Prison Museum)
  • Blarney Castle & Blarney Stone (Local History)
  • Spike Island (Monastic Settlement)
  • Jameson Whisky Distillery (Tour)
  • Desmond Castle (Local History)
  • Charles Fort (Local History)