Category: Spring Links – Rosapenna

Yesterday’s decision to scoot down to Malahide from Ardglass a day early has proven to be a very wise one………sure, we blew off a paid for room, and had to pay for another night at the Grand Hotel, but we have a great room with a super view, a bed built for two, and dinner…

Ok, the gig is up……..Dano said the other day, “I can’t be playing with Hugh today. He’s still in Ireland writing blogs.”………yep, been home for a week, but still want to finish the trip blog, and I’m sure you are all just sitting on the edge of your seats waiting to hear the next installment.…

We are about to find out if we left the best for last on this west coast swing, but there is no question the buildup to playing Carne Golf Links has been substantial, so we are anxious to see what everyone has been talking about. Travel time from the Icehouse in Ballina is just over…

It was a fairly quick drive down to Ballina from Sligo, and we are checked into the Ice House Hotel, just on the edge of town. Tons of history about this hotel/spa, but I will try to give you the Coles Notes (remember those?). Originally built in 1836 on the banks of the River Moy…

We have a short drive into town this morning to play County Sligo Golf Club AKA Rosses Point……..loads of courses in this area, both parkland and links……..you could stay here a week and play a different one every day, and not drive more that a half hour. We had hoped to hit a few at…