Urban Character
Rivers run through central Sligo and Westport, shaping both townscapes.
NORTH WEST IRELAND
Sligo & Mayo
Rugged links and mountain-backed parklands await on the Atlantic golf coast
Atlantic Links with Two Parkland Contrasts
Sligo & Mayo gathers a distinctive mix of western Irish golf. Around Rosses Point and Strandhill, the Atlantic sits close to the playing ground, while Enniscrone and Carne bring larger dune country farther west.
Westport introduces parkland above Clew Bay, while Slieve Russell adds a separate inland championship contrast in County Cavan.
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Easter Tradition
The West of Ireland Championship began at County Sligo in 1923.
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Cavan Distinction
Slieve Russell holds one of eight PGA National designations.
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Dunes Scale
Enniscrone offers 27 holes across 400 acres.
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Final Commission
Carne was Eddie Hackett's final golf-course design.
BENBULBEN TO BELMULLET
More Than Golf Awaits
Kinfern can include local places and experiences alongside your golf, should you wish to spend more time exploring beyond the course.
- Visit Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery's prehistoric passage tomb landscape.
- Discover Sligo Abbey's medieval cloister and carved high altar.
- Explore Céide Fields' prehistoric landscape beneath the blanket bog.
- Drive Achill Island to experience its beaches and towering sea cliffs.
Atlantic Tables
Fresh seafood and local produce feature across both counties' dining.
Gaeltacht Heritage
Irish remains a living community language across parts of western Mayo.
Pub Sessions
Traditional music remains easy to find in both Sligo and Westport.
Begin Your Journey
Speak with our golf travel specialists and start planning your next championship experience.