1. Birr Golf Club
Mooring at Banagher, a 15 minute taxi journey will take you to Birr Golf Club, one of the finest parkland courses in the country. Carved out of natural woodlands, it is reminiscent of many of Ireland's famous links courses.
Contact: Tel (+353) 57 912 0082 www.birrgolfclub.com
Course info: 18 holes Par 70
Green fees: €25 weekdays and weekends
Taxi: From Banagher Willie Mac (+353) 57 915 1032
2. Portumna Golf Club
You are likely to see deer grazing on the grass here as Portumna Golf Course is surrounded by a National Park. Located just a few miles from Portumna's Castle Harbour
Contact: Tel (+353) 9097 41059 www.portumnagolfclub.ie
Course info: 18 holes Par 72
Green fees: €30 weekdays €35 weekends
3. Nenagh Golf Club
Mooring at Dromineer on the Eastern shore of Lough Derg, a 20 minute taxi journey will take you to Nenagh, a superb Championship course with scenic views across Lough Derg and the surrounding Arra Mountains.
Contact: Tel (+353) 673 1476 www.nenaghgolfclub.com
Course info 18 holes Par 72
Green fees: €30 weekdays and weekends
Taxi: From Dromineer Mike Roberts (+353) 87 6737447
4. East Clare Golf Club
Just 5 minutes from Mountshannon on the Western shore of Lough Derg, East Clare Golf Club is a parkland Championship course with majestic views of East Clare.
Contact: Tel (+353) 6192 1322 www.eastclare.com
Course info: 18 holes Par 71
Green fees: €30 weekdays €35 weekends
Taxi: From Mountshannon Patrick Minogue (+353) 87 6433550
