- County Louth Golf Club (Baltray): Located in Baltray near Drogheda, this 18-hole par-72 links course (7,031 yards), founded in 1892 and redesigned by Tom Simpson and Molly Gourlay in 1938, is a world-class links often called a “hidden gem.” It hosted the Irish Open in 2004 and 2009, where Shane Lowry won as an amateur. Set on a peninsula near the River Boyne’s mouth, it features rolling dunes, firm fairways, and diverse greens, a fair yet challenging test with views of the Cooley and Mourne Mountains. Visitors praise its authentic links experience, welcoming atmosphere, and proximity to Dublin (35 miles). The 14th hole, a 350-yard par-4, “The Cup.” This short, almost drivable hole plays downhill from an elevated tee through dunes, bending right to a small green with the Irish Sea to the left. Its scenic views and strategic options make it unforgettable. Baltray Golf Club (County Louth Golf Club)
- Seapoint Golf Links: Situated in Termonfeckin, this 18-hole par-72 links course (7,150 yards), designed by Des Smyth and Declan Branigan in 1993, is a modern championship links hosting the 2023 and 2024 Irish Legends on the Legends Tour. Overlooking the Irish Sea, it features undulating fairways, deep bunkers, and coastal views, blending challenge with playability. Visitors enjoy its maturing layout, stunning scenery, and accessibility from Dublin (30 minutes), making it a popular stop. The 17th hole, a 180-yard par-3. This scenic hole plays to a green perched near the coastline, with the Irish Sea and dunes providing a dramatic backdrop. Its wind-influenced challenge and views make it a highlight.
- Dundalk Golf Club: Located in Blackrock, near Dundalk, this 18-hole par-72 parkland course (6,826 yards), founded in 1905, offers panoramic views of Dundalk Bay and the Cooley and Mourne Mountains. Designed with input from professionals, it hosted the PGA in Ireland until 2022. Its tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and challenging greens appeal to all skill levels. Visitors praise its scenic beauty, warm welcome, and modern facilities, including a renowned academy, located 15 minutes from Dundalk. The 12th hole, a 165-yard par-3. This picturesque hole requires a tee shot to a green guarded by water and bunkers, with the bay and mountains as a backdrop. Its scenic and strategic appeal stands out.
- Greenore Golf Club: Set in Greenore on the shores of Carlingford Lough, this 18-hole par-71 parkland/links course (6,200 yards), founded in 1896, blends traditional links and heathland elements with views of Slieve Foye and the Mourne Mountains. Its challenging approach shots and well-bunkered greens test golfers, though recent reviews note maintenance could improve. Visitors enjoy its unique setting and affordability, located 20 minutes from Dundalk. The 6th hole, a 400-yard par-4. This hole demands a precise drive to a fairway framed by the lough and mountains, with a well-protected green adding challenge. Its scenic beauty is a visitor favourite.
County Louth:
Ireland’s county Louth is a county of historic depth and coastal beauty, with Drogheda’s St Peter’s Church housing a historic shrine and the Boyne Valley offering ancient sites like Newgrange, a UNESCO-listed passage tomb. Carlingford’s medieval streets and castle provide scenic walks, while Dundalk’s coastal paths add natural allure. Other attractions include the Cooley Peninsula’s hiking trails. Louth is Ireland’s smallest county by size (821 sq km) and 17th largest by population (139,703). Population peaked at 128,240 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 63,665 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Louth is Ireland’s 21st most visited tourist county with around 108,000 international visitors per year.
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