Four Donegal golf courses create new link up for members

Four Donegal golf clubs have linked together for 2023 to offer more advantages and value to their club members.

The golf clubs at Cruit Island, Gaoth Dobhair, Cloughaneely and Dunfanaghy have established a special reciprocal agreement whereby their members may play at the neighbouring clubs for a reduced rate all year round. It offers great value with entry into open competitions or for green fees at the respective clubs being made available at €15 per person.

Seán Ó Gallchóir, Club Secretary at Cloughaneely GC commented: ‘We are delighted to continue to offer extra benefits to our club members. It is very important to strengthen and develop links with our neighbouring clubs and establishing this special reciprocal agreement will be of advantage to all the golf clubs this year and beyond. It is also great to offer good value locally for golf, especially in these difficult financial times’.

Alan Gillespie, Secretary at Cruit Island GC commented: ‘This is a superb opportunity to play other courses for excellent value. Cruit Island Golf Club are delighted to be included.’

Cruit Island Golf Club is a 9-hole links course that offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding rugged landscape. The golf course is a popular destination for golfers from Donegal, and in recent years has become a firm favourite of golfers from all around the world.

Gweedore Golf Club offers great value with unrestricted panoramic views of some of Ireland’s most picturesque and unspoiled beaches. The club also has an active social aspect, hosting a good number of competitions and events throughout the year. The golf course was founded in 1923 and the Club celebrate their Centenary later this year.

‘It’s nice to have so many excellent courses on our doorstep here in Donegal and I’mdelighted to be able to play at these other golf courses for a reduced fee,’ said Charlie Sweeney, Club Member from Gweedore Golf Club.

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Situated in the historic Ballyconnell Estate is Cloughaneely Golf Club. This 9-hole parkland course is very popular with visitors and groups and offers excellent value and a warm welcome. The greens are excellent and it has well maintained tee boxes and beautiful fairways. It is nestled between the Derryveagh Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean with magnificent views of Horn Head and the islands.

Designed by legendary golfer Mr Harry Vardon, Dunfanaghy Golf Club is an 18-hole links course. The course offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers of every ability with spectacular views of Killahoey Beach, Sheephaven Bay and the harbour of Portnablagh. 

‘Dunfanaghy Golf Club are very happy to begin a link with Cruit Island, Gaoth Dobhair and Cloughaneely to offer all our members a good deal,’ said Raymond Shields, Club Captain at Dunfanaghy GC.

All four golf clubs are also featured in the 2023 edition of Discover Donegal, the county’s premier tourism publication. For more information on the golf clubs, the local area and many attractions in County Donegal, visit www.discoverdonegal.ie