Irish Craic Classic 2014 Ideas

[bladeplayer]

I have played both Druids courses and both are fine tracks but............the hotel is bloody expensive for a sup even by Dublin area prices.

Wicklow has some crackers has it not?

,Rathsallagh,Tulfarris,Arklow etc may be an option?

Nice tracks Allan first 2 just up the road from me but i wouldnt travel abroad for them mate .. if the K club was looking good as a choice . Maybe a base in Naas would suit . 30 min from airport loadsa nice courses for Fri round aswell..

Nice town for a beer aswell

 

[palindromicbob]

Portmarnock looks to be leading at the moment then.

What about Cavan about an hour and a half from dublin. Quiet central for most people not coming from across the water and offers 2 good courses.

http://www.farnhamestate.ie/golf-resort Do a deal at 100 euro for a 4 ball with buggies. So 25 euro each with buggies.

Guy running it is very good as well and has links with local B&B's even though he should be pushing the Radisson.

http://www.slieverussell.ie/ List fee at 40 for weekends but I know if numbers are decent they can knock that down without to much hassle.

About 40-50 minute drive could get you to Lough Erne as well. That can be got for around 50 per head with buggies. a little more if number don't divide into 4 balls.

Or instead of heading northwest could hit up Conrawood on the Sunday instead which would be on route to those heading to dublin. Cost would be about same as Lough erne for a round with buggies.


Could do Friday @ Slieverussell with lower greenfees and spend the night in Cavan.

Saturday play Farnham then option to stay another night in Cavan or head up to Enniskillen.

Sunday play Lough Erne or Conrawood.

Golf would work out around £110 for 3 rounds (two of which have buggies) and should be able to pull 2 night bed & breakfast for around £60-90. Naturally able to get better rates if spending both nights in same place.

 

[smange]

Portmarnock looks to be leading at the moment then.

What about Cavan about an hour and a half from dublin. Quiet central for most people not coming from across the water and offers 2 good courses.

http://www.farnhamestate.ie/golf-resort Do a deal at 100 euro for a 4 ball with buggies. So 25 euro each with buggies.

Guy running it is very good as well and has links with local B&B's even though he should be pushing the Radisson.

http://www.slieverussell.ie/ List fee at 40 for weekends but I know if numbers are decent they can knock that down without to much hassle.

About 40-50 minute drive could get you to Lough Erne as well. That can be got for around 50 per head with buggies. a little more if number don't divide into 4 balls.

Or instead of heading northwest could hit up Conrawood on the Sunday instead which would be on route to those heading to dublin. Cost would be about same as Lough erne for a round with buggies.


Could do Friday @ Slieverussell with lower greenfees and spend the night in Cavan.

Saturday play Farnham then option to stay another night in Cavan or head up to Enniskillen.

Sunday play Lough Erne or Conrawood.

Golf would work out around £110 for 3 rounds (two of which have buggies) and should be able to pull 2 night bed & breakfast for around £60-90. Naturally able to get better rates if spending both nights in same place.

Great minds think alike :smirk:

I was thinking all meet at Concra Wood on the Friday and play there then head down to Cavan to the digs then Farnham on Saturday and then Slieve Russell on the Sunday.

By my calculations at this years prices Concra €40, Farnahm €30, Slieve Russell €50

Now those are maximum prices and I'm sure between offers and getting enough numbers we could negotiate a cheaper price for the golf.

Add on 35-40 per night B&B and your talking a maximum of €200 for three rounds of golf on highly regarded courses and two night accommodation.

Hard to beat in all honesty

 

[palindromicbob]

Get the right friday at conra and we could do black tees lol.

 

[brendy]

Get the right friday at conra and we could do black tees lol.

Id be up for it 220 yard carries over water etc, how could you refuse it?

 

[palindromicbob]

Id be up for it 220 yard carries over water etc, how could you refuse it?

Don't think any are full 220 because I managed to get over them all .

 

[brendy]

Don't think any are full 220 because I managed to get over them all .

First time?

 

[smange]

First time?

Aye first time from the drop zone maybe

 

[palindromicbob]

First time?

Yup. First time. I hit water twice that day. Once on the first and then again on the 3rd. Neither was due to a shot that needed to carry it.

 

[palindromicbob]

To stay in Cavan would be 30 euro a night. So even taking top end prices for golf that would be 180 euro (about £150) for 3 rounds, 2 nights and easy access to all the local pups.

Slieve russell hosting a pro-am 7th and 8th of July so would be in top nick for the 12th weekend.

Any other suggestions guys?

 

[bladeplayer]

Sounding good option there Lads .. one or two of us travelling up could probably do an airport collection if necessary

 

[smange]

For anyone not familiar with the 3 courses at Concra Wood, Slieve Russell and Farnham Estate they are ranked 40,41 and 60 in the top 100 courses in Ireland

http://www.concrawood.ie/home

http://www.slieverussellgolf.ie

http://www.farnhamestate.ie/golf-course

Have had a look at accommodation in Cavan Town and there is a couple of decent looking B&Bs

http://accommodationcavan.blogspot.co.uk .......Note it's next door to a pub

http://www.thebridgecavan.net ......Bob says it does a great fry

Both around €30 per night per person

Looking a good option I think

 

[Dodger]

For anyone not familiar with the 3 courses at Concra Wood, Slieve Russell and Farnham Estate they are ranked 40,41 and 60 in the top 100 courses in Ireland

http://www.concrawood.ie/home

http://www.slieverussellgolf.ie

http://www.farnhamestate.ie/golf-course

Have had a look at accommodation in Cavan Town and there is a couple of decent looking B&Bs

http://accommodationcavan.blogspot.co.uk .......Note it's next door to a pub

http://www.thebridgecavan.net ......Bob says it does a great fry

Both around €30 per night per person

Looking a good option I think

Jesus those greens look wee at Farnam!!

Dodgy short game and ale could make them even smaller!

 

[chris661]

Jesus those greens look wee at Farnam!!

Dodgy short game and ale could make them even smaller!

Only good thing for Bob is there doesn't seem to be many bunkers around them :rofl: :mmm:

 

[brendy]

Is it just me or does farnham look a bit like spey valley?

 

[Dodger]

Is it just me or does farnham look a bit like spey valley?

It's only you.:mmm:

 

[smange]

Jesus those greens look wee at Farnam!!

Dodgy short game and ale could make them even smaller!

They do look a bit small on those pics now you mention it.

Don't think they felt that small when I played there though.

Nice course though albeit with the usual resort course long walk from green to next tee.

 

[Phil2511]

I know a guy who is a member at Baltray, and i could speak to my mate the pro and see if he could sort us out a decent deal somewhere, as he is quite friendly with the majority of the pros in that area. What dates are most suitable? I will give him a bell tomorrow.

 

[chris661]

I know a guy who is a member at Baltray, and i could speak to my mate the pro and see if he could sort us out a decent deal somewhere, as he is quite friendly with the majority of the pros in that area. What dates are most suitable? I will give him a bell tomorrow.

June or July sometime would be the preferred dates I guess.

 

[Phil2511]

no probs will bell him tomorrow and see if he can sort something suitable.