Co Offaly

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Birr

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full - €450. Family - €750 (to new members)

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Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Open

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? An introductory lesson with golf professional Kevin McGrath is planned for anyone who may be considering taking up golf. All societies receive a free fourball voucher.

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Castle Barna

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership: Full - €476 (plus GUI/ILGU levy)

Membership availability: Open

Entrance fee: No

Visitor green fee rate:

Contact the club.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees 2014? Golf club memberships can be paid by instalments. There is a distance membership (over 30 miles) for €276

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? The biggest challenge is the below cost selling of green fees and membership by NAMA operated golf courses

Mission statement for the season ahead: At Castle Barna we are committed to delivering the highest quality golf course and facilities, memorable and enjoyable golf & dining experience in a professional environment.

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Edenderry

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full - €495; Senior - €350; 5-day - €320

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Open

Visitor Green fees rate: Single Green Fee Mon - Fri €15 [€10 with member] Single Green Fee Sat. Sun. & Public Holidays €20 [€10 with member]

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? The club has introduced a beginners membership aimed at getting new players into the sport: the first year membership is €150, increasing in year two to €250 and in year three to €350 before moving on to full membership. East payment methods are available.

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Esker Hills

Co Offaly

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee:

Full - €640 (new)

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Yes

Visitor Green fees rate: Book online at eskerhillsgolf.com Although the club has standard green fee rates for weekdays and weekends, we offer significant savings for certain times of the day, particularly if you are prepared to avoid the busiest times, or if you book at the last minute. The price quoted is the price you pay. There is no booking fee.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? There is new full membership available for €640.

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Tullamore

Co Offaly

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual Membership Fee: Full €645 (plus GUI/ILGU & Bar levies); Intermediate (age 28 and under) €323 (half sub); Country: €425 (must be resident not less than 35 km from the club); Student: €135;

Junior: €75.

Entrance Fee: No

Membership is currently open in all categories

Visitor Green Fee rates: Monday Open Singles €20; Tuesday Fourball €100; Wednesday to Fridays: €30; Week-ends: €38;

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014: Societies get reduce rates based on numbers playing

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014: Retaining membership numbers in order to maintain high standard of facilities

Mission statement for the season ahead: To maintain our reputation as one of the best parkland courses in the country and to retain our membership numbers to support this aim.

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