Golf & drinking weekend in Killaloe/Ballina

dinneenp

Hi,
There’s a group of us (6 men, mid-late 30’s) planning a golfing & drinking weekend.
We’re thinking of staying in Killaloe or Ballina. Went to Lahinch last year, looking for somewhere new and relatively close to Shannon and in between Cork and Galway
Are they so close that it doesn’t matter if you stay in Killaloe or Ballina?
Any accommodation recommendtations?

East Clare golf course seems to be the closest course, anyone have any opinions on it or any other golf course recommendations nearby?

thanks in advance,
Patrick.

Lady Chatterton

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,

We’re thinking of staying in Killaloe or Ballina. Went to Lahinch last year, looking for somewhere new and relatively close to Shannon and in between Cork and Galway
Are they so close that it doesn’t matter if you stay in Killaloe or Ballina?

East Clare golf course seems to be the closest course, anyone have any opinions on it or any other golf course recommendations nearby?

thanks in advance,
Patrick.

Killaloe, Co. Clare and Ballina, Co. Tipperary are twin towns divided by the river Shannon.

I'd recommend the Lakeside Hotel in Ballina/Killaloe but there are lots of great guesthouses in the area too.

http://www.lakesidehotel.ie/

B&B and Guesthouse accommodation

http://www.discoverkillaloe.com/guestHouses.htm

Self Catering accommodation

http://www.discoverkillaloe.com/selfCatering.htm

Eating out in Killaloe/Ballina

http://www.discoverkillaloe.com/restaurants.htm

Pubs and Nightlife

http://www.discoverkillaloe.com/nightlife.htm

Clareman

East Clare is a great course although it could have done with some general upkeep lsdt time I was there. If you're looking for a challenging coursr in top nick without crazy green fees not too far away check out Dromoland and Shannon golf clubs, especially Shannon, great courses

Chucken

Of course theres a difference between Killaloe and Ballina :eek:

Killaloe is Clare. Ballina isn't :pac:

dfire

east clare is a good coarse. good mixture of long and short. not expensive. Mountshannon hotel is near by and an excellent B&B in clareville very close by. Clareville is walk distance to Scarriff where there are a couple of good bars and a few places to eat. McNamara's do food that well priced.

dinneenp

Anyone know which course would be better- East Clare of Limerick Golf Course?

Clareman

Limerick Golf Course is Ballyclough I think? Personally I'd much prefer East Clare, lovely course at great value although maintenance of the course was a bit of an issue the last time I was out there

mossym

if staying in killaloe, nenagh is another option for a round, as close as those you are considering already

mathepac

If they stay in the Lakeside Hotel Ballina, Nenagh is even closer, in the same county even.

dinneenp

Cheers. lakeside hotel is full so we've booked a B&B.
We have a last minute possible change of plan-
online deal for The K Club for €120!

2 Green Fees and 2 Steak Dinners at the 5* K-Club Hotel
Play The Magnificent Smurfit Course - Arnold Palmer Designed!

update- we're going for The K club instead- great deal

Lady Chatterton

The 20th Annual Féile Brian Ború Festival is on this weekend - July 4th to 7th. There are lots of events planned and most of them are free of charge.

• Beal Ború Gathering Walks – Beal Ború, Killaloe (Brian Ború's Fort)
  
• Free Guided Tours of St. Flannan’s Cathedral
  
• Art Exhibitions
  
• Pop Up Art and Craft Shops
  
• Free Children's Workshop - Theme - Brian Ború
  
• Féile na nGael - Ballina Co. Tipperary V Sligo
  
• Beat on the Street
  
• Canoe Polo Killaloe Cup
  
• Viking Long Boat Trips
  
• Féile Brian Ború Craft Fair
  
• Children's Art Competitions
  
• Brian Ború’s Living History Camp
  
• Killaloe River Cruise (€5 per person)
  
• Animal Magic - A display of animals including Hawks, Falcons and Owls, Snakes, Lizards and more.
  
• Puppet Show and Face Painting
  
• King Puck Competition
  
• East Clare & Ormond Comhaltas Traditional Music Workshop
  
• Killaloe Community Garden Open Day
  
• Féile Fireworks Display
  
• Brian Ború Trail - A historical walk with historian Stephen McKeogh and visit all the important historical sites in Killaloe which are linked to Brian Ború.
  
• Blessing of the Boats
  
• Guinness World Record Attempt - Christopher Healy at the Killaloe Canal at the end of his challenge, which is to scuba Dive the distance of 20km without surfacing in Lough Derg – And in doing so break 2 World Records!
  
• The Shannon Swim
  
• Dragon Boat Races

http://www.feilebrianboru.com/2013-events/thursday-4th-july/