Saint Ernan's Country House

St Ernan's Country House is an ideal destination for your golfing vacation in Ireland, with twelve golf courses to choose from, all within easy travelling distance. The dramatic County Donegal landscape ensures a memorable days golfing with many courses situated on the coast and offering breathtaking views of sea, mountains and rugged countryside.

Championship Courses, 18 Hole Courses and Links - there is something to suit golfers of all ages and abilities. So whether you enjoy a serious round of golf or are a relative novice, St Ernan's is an excellent base for that Golfing Break in Ireland, just 2 miles from Donegal Town.

And after your golf return not to a hotel but to the privacy, peace and quiet of St Ernan's.

Golf Courses within one hours drive:

1. Donegal Golf Club - Donegal Golf Club on the Murvagh, 6836 yds, peninsula in Donegal Bay, hence it is generally known as Murvagh, just six miles from Donegal Town, one mile off the N15 on the south side. The links is isolated from the outside world by a forest of evergreens washed on one side by the great Atlantic Ocean and with a panoramic view of the Bluestack Mountains. www.donegalgolfclub.ie phone 074 97 34054

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2. Bundoran Golf Club - An excellent 18 hole, 6123 yds, course laid out in two 9 holes loops with the ninth and eighteenth greens close to the clubhouse. The course which is for the most part undulating is picturesquely situated commanding at all parts splendid views of Donegal bay and the mountains piled up inland. www.golfeurope.com/clubs/bundoran phone 071 98 41302

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3. Sligo Golf Club - The present Championship links was designed in 1927 by the famous golfing architect, Harry S. Colt, with a variety of holes to create a test for the very best golfers. Over the years legendary players such as Walter Hagen, Bobby Locke, Henry Cotton, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo and Darren Clarke have made the pilgrimage to this classic course that lies under the imposing shadow of Ben Bulben. Peter Aliss described this fascinating links course as "a tremendous test for the highest quality player abd great fun for the modest competitor and one which stands at the verty top of great Irish Golf Courses. " www.countysligogolfclub.ie Phone 071 91 77134

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4. Castle Hume Golf Club - 18 hole, 6,700 yd, Par 72, Championship Course which hosted the Ulster PGA in 1996, 1997 & 1998. Parkland course, 3-1/2 miles north of Enniskillen. Best days for visitors: any day Bar, light snacks. Pool table, darts, practice fairway. www.castlehumegolf.com phone 048 66 327076

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5. Enniskillen Golf Club - The eighteen hole, 6111 yds, par 71 parkland course provides a challenge to golfers of all abilities. Mature oak and beech trees, some over 100 years old, line the narrow fairways. The opening "Road Hole" has been described by many as the most intimidating starting hole they have played. Although the opening nine holes have been in existence for only fifteen years, trees and shrubbery are well matured and will cause some golfers the occasional problem. www.enniskillengolfclub.com phone 048 66 325250

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6. Ballybofey Golf Club - Established fourty-six years. This course offers a challenge of all standards. 18 holes, 5870 yds, set in the Finne Valley Tree Lines Park Land with its feature hole 16th set on the shore of Lough Alaan. Ideal course for Holiday Golf in Donegal. phone 074 91 31093

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7. Narin And Portnoo Golf Club - One of Irelands true Links Courses, 5820 yds, situated in the West Donegal Coast with paroramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Arranmore Island. The Narin, Portnoo Beach lies on the other side of the Sand Dunes along the 2nd nine. While the course is short avery club in the bag is needed to reach the greens in reputation. The course is located in the seaside resort of Narin. phone 074 91 25185

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8. Letterkenny Golf Club - Letterkenny Golf Club has a beautiful 18 hole, 6239 yards, Par 70 Parkland Championship course. The course takes advantage of natural variences of elevation with four holes wrapped around the banks of Lough Swilly and the "top seven" holes affording the golfer a panoramic view of the Lough-side and the picturesque garland hills and wooded countryside. Nestled withing 147 acres of tranquil bliss the golfer's game will be shared with no-one but nature and its splendid beauty. phone 074 91 21150

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