Portmarnock (30 mins North of Dublin City Centre and 15 minutes East of the Dublin Int Airport).

Designed by former Ryder Cup Captain Bernhard Langer, the championship links at Portmarnock Hotel covers 180 acres of classic links terrain. Widely recognised as one of Ireland's premier golf resorts the links course takes full advantage of a natural setting. Here, professional and amateur alike can appreciate a links that combines all the charms of a traditional layout with the challenge of the modern game. Lander says, "There are very few locations in Europe which could have allowed me the opportunity and landscape to design such a classic championship links. I hope all those who play it discover its magic and challenging beauty".

The Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links is set in splendid surroundings overlooking the beach. The house was originally owned by the Jameson family, famous for their Irish whiskey. The elegant, yet modern bedrooms are cleverly designed to either overlook the sea or the links golf course. Hotel guests will enjoy excellent cuisine and fine wine at the award winning Osborne Restaurant and the popular, less formal Links restaurant. The hotel's three bars, the Jameson, the Links and the Cocktail give guests a choice of surroundings to enjoy a wide range of drinks. There's also the recently opened "Oceana" - a health and beauty spa that includes a gym and sauna.