Rathsallagh House

Winner of the prestigious Irish Country House Restaurant of the Yearand a member of Irelands Blue Book, Rathsallagh is a large four star Grade A country house converted from Queen Anne stables in 1798. Although it is located just one hour south of Dublin airport, Rathsallagh is set in a peaceful oasis of 530 acres of parkland which also incorporates the Golf course. Rathsallagh Golf Club is a magnificent course set on 296 acres of rolling parkland with thousands of mature trees, lakes, streams and excellent U.S.G.A specified greens. The course has been highly acclaimed by the golfing press: “ Augusts without the Azalea. as good a layout and challenge as you will find anywhere in Irish Golf “ ( John Redmond ). Designed by Peter McEvoy and Christy O’Connor Junior, Rathsallagh is demanding yet fair and in the words of O’Connor “ a true championship course “. Rathsallagh prides itself on its extremely high maintenance standards, which enables play throughout the year. Recently rated in the top 30 courses in Ireland by the prestigious Irelands Finest golf Courses ( John Redmond ) and rated number 38 in the top 100 Golf courses in Ireland by Golf Digest,( in the top 15 Parkland courses ), Rathsallagh is a must for golfers visiting the East coast of Ireland. The clubhouse has a well stocked shop and services top class food. In addition Rathsallagh boasts the Brendan McDaid Golf Academy with facilities such as pitching and putting greens, driving range and the latest A Star computer aided coaching and teaching system. Rathsallagh House is a family run establishment and has a happy and relaxed atmosphere with log and turf fires in the bar and drawing rooms. The food at Rathsallagh is country house cooking at its best, Game in season and fresh fish are specialties. Breakfast in Rathsallagh is an experience in itself and has won the National Breakfast Awards a record four times.