off N87 (Ballyconnell-Ballyhugh road),
Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan H14 FE03
Office
+353 49 952 6444Pro shop
+353 49 952 6444Fax
+353 49 952 6046Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Gordon Smyth (Head PGA Professional).Academy
Slieve Russell Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland.
Surroundings:
Open countryside and lakeside (Lough Rud and Lough Aghavoher).
Designer:
Paddy Merrigan
9-hole par-3 Academy course.
54.097378
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2.8 km SE of Ballyconnell / 85 km E of Sligo.
The Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club (PGA National Ireland), located just outside the market town of Ballyconnell in County Cavan, is home to a locally well-regarded tree-lined and open parkland layout.
Whether now to be known as Slieve Russell, or PGA National Ireland, or both, the layout’s clever design wraps attractively around the lakes and drumlins of ths County Cavan landscape. Enjoyable both from a visual and playing perspective the Championship par-72 course measures in excess of 7,000 yards from the back tees and commands is established among Ireland’s best parkland courses.
Stay&Play at Slieve Russell: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
Ireland's 48th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Ballyconnell, Co.Cavan, Ireland.
+353 (0)49 952 6444
Visit websiteIn addition to the golf facilities, guests can also enjoy a 20m pool, spa, fitness centre, three restaurants and their pick of 220 well-appointed rooms.
Slieve Russell (PGA Natl Ireland)
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