Co Roscommon

Athlone

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full - €725. Family - €1,575 (maximum fee irrespective of number of children).

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Open

Visitor green fee rate : Societies: €20 (midweek), €25 (weekend)

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Special offer of €450 for new members in first year. The club offers sponsored fourball prize to visiting societies.

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Ballaghaderreen

Holes: 9

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Full - €360; Distance - €200. Couple - €700

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Open

Visitor green fee rate: €15 per day. Members of the Fore alliance (including Boyle, Castlerea and Strokestown) can play for €10 per day.

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? There is a beginners category with an annual fee of €200 (for first four years) for those new to golf. Payment can be phased over nine months.

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Carrick-On-Shannon

Holes: 18

Parkland

Annual membership: Full - €590; Family - €1,025

Membership availability: Open

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees 2014? The club has an incentive membership to bring in beginners, with first year subscription of €175 rising to €275 in the second year.

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Castlerea

Holes: 9

Parkland

Annual membership fee: Single €399, Family €700, Senior €275, Country / Distance €150, Students /Youths €85, Juniors €35.

Entrance fee: No

Membership availability: Open to all categories of members

Visitor green fees rate:

€15 per day

Any deals on membership/visiting green fees for 2014? Societies 20 or more €10. Visitors 3/5 days €10 per day. Special rate for lapsed members, (T&C apply, contact registrar)

What is the greatest challenge facing clubs in 2014? Retention of members and finances.

Mission statement for the season ahead: Castlerea Golf Club is dedicated to providing its members and guests with an exceptional golf and social experience in a century old parkland setting.

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