Ballyhoura Country offers an ideal opportunity to gain an insight into family farming, agricultural production, food research, food processing, rural development and agri-tourism.

Agricultural Study

A range of family farms engaged in livestock rearing such as beef, dairy, sheep, deer and pigs and farms with alternative enterprises such as home baking and farm visits, are open to you. Agricultural research in animal breeding, animal nutrition, grassland management, dairy production, dairy technology, food processing, product development and quality control are also available as visits, with tours of local livestock marts and agricultural colleges.

Rural Development

Ballyhoura Country offers intensive study visits in the rural development process in Ireland including briefing, presentations and visits to successful Rural Development Projects in the area.

The golfer will recognise the prospect for some great golf holes in this exciting landscape where golf architect have responded to the inspiration of their surroundings in a way which has established Ireland as a prestigious golfing destination. Whether you are an individual golfer, part of a golf society or group you will receive the warmest welcome from golf club and accommodation personnel in Ballyhoura Country. You can experience the freedom of golfing on any of our four uncrowded parkland golf courses.

Mitchelstown Golf Club
Gurrane, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 (0)25 24072 / (0)25 24231
Email: info@mitchelstown-golf.com Web: www.mitchelstown-golf.com
Par: 67; Length: 5,643 yards (5,160 metres)

Set in the lush Golden Vale, this attractive parkland course is particularly renowned for the quality of its greens and fairways, and its friendly atmosphere. The view from the course is magnificent with the majestic Galtee Mountains as the natural backdrop. Drainage is a natural feature, making the course playable twelve months of the year. Gently undulating land, intercepted by a river, makes Mitchelstown the ideal golf course for players seeking tranquillity and a golf challenge.

Limerick County Golf and Country Club
Ballyneety, Co. Limerick. Contact: Gerry McKeon.
T + 353 (0)61 351881. F + 353 (0)61 351384. Web: www.limerickcounty.com
Par 72; Length: 6,712 yards (6,137 metres).

Here, one can experience the challenge of 18 holes of championship golf, improve their game with tuition in the 40 bay driving range, savour excellent cuisine in the award winning Croker's Bistro, have a drink or two in the Ballyneety Bar and then retire for the night to one of the 12 luxury four star holiday cottages on site. Whether it is a friendly fourball, golf society or corporate organisation - Limerick County is a special place dedicated to enjoyment. Located 5 miles from Limerick City, 20 miles from Shannon Airport.

Doneraile Golf Club
Doneraile, Co. Cork. T + 353 (0)22 24137
Par 68, and Length: 5,768 yards (5,274 metres).

This beautiful parkland golf course, founded in 1927, is acclaimed by many as the 'jewel in the crown of nine hole golf courses'. Adjacent to Doneraile National Park, this course is well endowed with an abundance of natural trees, making it a most picturesque golfing experience.

The sixth hole is the signature hole at Doneraile, with a severe dog leg to the right bounded by the local graveyard. The tee shot is a 200 yards carry over an intimidating ravine.

Charleville Golf Course
Charleville, Co. Cork. Contact: Pat Nagle
T + 353 (0)63 81257/ 81515. F + 353 (0)63 81274. Website: www.charlevillegolf.com
Par: 18 holes - 71; 9 holes - 36; Length: 6,212 yards (5,680 metres); 3,339 yards (3,053 metres).

This attractive parkland course, established in 1941, has now extended to a pleasant 27 hole heavily wooded course, well known for its lush fairways and beautiful greens. Its location at the foothills of the Ballyhoura Mountains and next to Munster's most central town makes it an ideal centre for golf - a mere 40 minutes from both Cork and Limerick cities.

The club is renowned for its friendliness, which extends to Irish and ovreseas visitors alike. On completion of a game, one can relax in the luxuriously appointed and tastefully designed clubhouse and avail of the excellent catering and bar facilities.