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Slieve Russell Hotel, Golf & Country Club Portmarnock » Ireland Ballyconnell » Ireland Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links Slieve Russell Hotel, G Originally home to the Jameson Family, celebrated for their Irish Whiskey, Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links is now an international hotel, situated on the shoreline of a rugged peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea and home to a magnificent 18-hole championship links. The Links Portmarnock, designed by Bernhard Langer, opened for play in 1995. It was fitting that Langer chose this magnificent setting to design his first links course, being a three-time winner of the Irish Open at nearby Portmarnock Golf Club and the Royal Dublin Golf Club. Together with architect Stan Eby, he designed a course that is a challenge for all golfers. Set in the grounds of the old Jameson Estate of St Marnocks, the course has played host to professional and amateur events, including the 2008 and 2009 Ladies Irish Opens. Following a recent refurbishment programme, the hotel is now more welcoming than ever. And, given its beautiful setting, it’s hard to believe that Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links is just 20 minutes from Dublin’s city centre and only a 10-minute drive from Dublin airport. Slieve Russell provides luxury four-sta a tranquil setting, only 90 minutes from including 50 acres of lakes, the Slieve Club offers an exceptional experience guests with its Ciúin Spa & Wellness C 18-hole championship course is sens and the drumlins of the County Cavan in the industry, it was named Overall B Irish Golfers Guide 2016 and was plac Course category. Slieve Russell has b tournaments, including the Irish PGA PGA pro-am that has been held since an annual event, boasting one of the h Slieve Russell has also played host to the North West of Ireland Open in 200 www.slieverussell.ie www.portmarnock.com 42 Top 100 Stay & Play 2016