Blarney, Cork. 8 miles from the centre of Cork.

Set amongst 164 acres of the beautiful wooded Shournagh valley, this world-class Golf Resort is set in the historic town of Blarney in County Cork. The Blarney Golf Resort offers a challenging and enthralling experience to any golfer, no matter what their level of skill. Co-designed by one of the games most colourful and best-loved characters, two time Major winner and infamous ‘big hitter’ John Daly, you can be sure there will be some unique holes to play along the way. Take the 601 yard par 5 that has John Daly’s signature written all over it! You will come across some of the best greens in Ireland as you wind your way along this 6712 yard, par 71 course. Its location nestled in the stunning Shournagh Valley creates the most wonderful atmosphere and breathtaking views where you can’t help but feel at one with your natural surroundings. The fact that John Daly singled out Blarney as his only project in Europe just shows how strongly he felt about his involvement with this particular course.

The Hotel at the Blarney Golf Resort comprises of 64 luxuriously designed guest rooms. Finished to the highest standard of comfort and style, rooms come with a plasma screen television, raised seating area, plush bedding and large external balconies with views over the Resort. But this isn’t the only choice of accommodation here as there are a further 56 superbly designed 2 bedroom Golf Lodges, completed to an equally high standard as the Hotel guestrooms. For wining and dining, an evening spent at the Inniscarra Restaurant will leave no doubt in your mind as to the quality of service and level of hospitality you can expect at the Blarney Golf Resort. With its quality wines and contemporary Irish cuisine any evening will be a gastronomic experience to savour. Or if you just want to relax over a drink with friends, then the modern, classically designed Cormac’s Bar is just the place for you.

After a long day on the golf course, where better to unwind and relax than in the therapeutic environs of the Resort’s Spa & Health Club. Here you can ease out those tired muscles with a wide range of classical therapies, which include the steam and sauna rooms, massage, hot stone and body wraps. Or if you prefer, you can indulge yourself in one of the many beauty treatments on offer. If fitness and training are the main reasons for your visit to The Health Club, you will find a fully equipped gym with cardiovascular equipment, machine and free weights to put you through your paces. The 20m swimming pool and jacuzzi are ideal for those who prefer aquatic exercise or who just want to relax in the warm water after a bad day on the golf course!