Ballyliffin Golf Club
Ballyliffin
Links
- 45Holes
- 72Par
- 7,542Yards
- 1947Founded
Two championship links on the Inishowen peninsula; Glashedy hosted the 2018 Irish Open.
Visitors any dayRestaurant / barSocieties
- Designer
- Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock (Glashedy); Old Links Eddie Hackett with Nick Faldo refinements
- Courses
- Glashedy Links 18 + Old Links 18 + Pollan Links 9
- Ranked
- Irish Open venue (2018); Golf Monthly/NCG Top 100 UK&I
- Green fee
- €300 (Old Links, 2026 standard visitor); Glashedy €330; 36 holes same day €550
Club website Email the club +353 74 937 6119
Local taxis
- Rural hackney – Clonmany (TFI-listed, operator name not published) · 0838275407 (Clonmany, ~1.5 mi from Ballyliffin)
Buncrana Golf Club
Buncrana
Parkland
- 9Holes
- –Par
- 4,865Yards
- –Founded
Short nine-hole course at the entrance to Buncrana near Lough Swilly.
Visitors any day
Club website Email the club +353 74 936 2279
Eat & drink nearby
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Ubiquitous Restaurant
Restaurant · Buncrana · 0.5 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.6, 378 reviews
Local taxis
- Town Clock Taxis · 074 936 3322 (Lisowen Ave, Buncrana (Golden Pages))
Bundoran Golf Club
Bundoran
Links
- 18Holes
- 70Par
- –Yards
- 1894Founded
Clifftop links in the surf town of Bundoran overlooking Donegal Bay.
Visitors any dayBuggiesRestaurant / barSocieties
- Designer
- Harry Vardon
Club website Email the club +353 71 984 1302
Eat & drink nearby
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Dip'N'Sip
Café · Bundoran · 0.5 mi · Map
Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Innovator of the Year
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Fox's Lair Bar & Restaurant
Gastropub · Bundoran (Church Road) · 0.5 mi · Map
TripAdvisor 4.5 (270 reviews)
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Taj Mahal
Restaurant · Bundoran · 0.5 mi · Map
TripAdvisor 4.6 (530 reviews)
Local taxis
- B.O.R.T. Taxis · (086)8888486 (Bundoran; 7-seater people carrier / wheelchair accessible)
- Joes Cabs · (086) 352 4930 (Main Street, Ballyshannon (~4 mi))
Gweedore Golf Club
Derrybeg
Links
- 18Holes
- –Par
- –Yards
- 1923Founded
Seaside course at Magheragallon in the Gaeltacht with views to Tory and Gola islands.
Visitors any dayBuggiesBar snacks
Club website Email the club +353 74 953 1140 / +353 87 054 4258
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
Downings
Links
- 54Holes
- 72Par
- 6,767Yards
- 1893Founded
Three links on Sheephaven Bay including Tom Doak's St Patrick's (2021) among the dunes.
Visitors any dayRestaurant / barSocietiesRooms on site
- Designer
- Tom Doak (St Patrick's), Pat Ruddy (Sandy Hills), Old Tom Morris/Braid/Vardon/Colt (Old Tom Morris)
- Courses
- St Patrick's Links 18 + Sandy Hills Links 18 + Old Tom Morris Links 18
- Ranked
- Golf Monthly Top 100 UK&I (Sandy Hills #50, 2025/26); St Patrick's in NCG Top 100
- Green fee
- €200 (Old Tom Morris Links, 2026; €90 Irish residents); Sandy Hills €240; St Patrick's €350
Club website Email the club +353 74 915 5301 (golf); +353 74 915 5000
Eat & drink nearby
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Fisk Seafood Bar
Restaurant · Downings · 1 mi · Map
McKenna's/Sunday Times 100 Best Restaurants 2025; Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Casual Dining winner; Georgina Campbell Guide
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The Olde Glen Bar
Gastropub · Glen, Carrigart · 4.5 mi · 083 1585 777 · Map
Michelin Guide listed (2025); McKenna's/Sunday Times 100 Best 2025; Georgina Campbell Guide
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Carrigart Hotel
Hotel restaurant · Carrigart · 2.5 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.5, 219 reviews
Local taxis
- Rosguill Cabs · 087 123 1726 (Trilaughan, Carrigart (~2 mi) (Golden Pages))
- Mevagh Taxi & Mini Bus Hire · 074 915 5512 (Milford Rd, Carrigart (~2 mi); minibus (Golden Pages))
Dunfanaghy Golf Club
Dunfanaghy
Links
- 18Holes
- –Par
- 5,804Yards
- 1906Founded
Links on the shore of Sheephaven Bay, playable year-round.
Visitors any dayRestaurant / barSocieties
- Designer
- Harry Vardon
- Green fee
- €100 any day (2026, per aggregator; €50 Golf Ireland members)
- Midweek fee
- €100
- Society rate
- €30 pp
Club website Email the club +353 74 913 6335
Eat & drink nearby
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Fisk Seafood Bar
Restaurant · Downings · 5.5 mi · Map
McKenna's/Sunday Times 100 Best Restaurants 2025; Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Casual Dining winner; Georgina Campbell Guide
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Lizzie's Diner
Restaurant · Dunfanaghy · 0.5 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.5, 685 reviews
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The Rusty Oven
Restaurant · Dunfanaghy · 0.5 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.6, 393 reviews (wood-fired pizza)
North West Golf Club
Fahan
Links
- 18Holes
- 70Par
- 6,392Yards
- 1891Founded
Historic links at Lisfannon on the shores of Lough Swilly.
Visitors any dayRestaurant / barSocieties
- Designer
- Charles Thompson; Pat Ruddy
- Green fee
- €90 (Oct–Mar, 2026, per aggregator); €175 Apr–Sep
- Midweek fee
- €50
Club website Email the club +353 74 936 1715
Eat & drink nearby
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Ubiquitous Restaurant
Restaurant · Buncrana · 2 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.6, 378 reviews
Local taxis
- Town Clock Taxis · 074 936 3322 (Lisowen Ave, Buncrana (~2 mi) (Golden Pages))
Cloughaneely Golf Club
Falcarragh
Parkland
- 9Holes
- –Par
- 6,088Yards
- 1996Founded
Nine-hole parkland on the Ballyconnell estate near Falcarragh.
Visitors any day
- Designer
- Michael Doherty
- Midweek fee
- From €20
Club website Email the club +353 74 916 5416
Greencastle Golf Club
Greencastle
Links
- 18Holes
- 69Par
- 5,972Yards
- 1892Founded
Seaside course at the mouth of Lough Foyle near Inishowen Head lighthouse.
Visitors any dayBar snacks
- Designer
- Eddie Hackett
Club website Email the club +353 86 270 5883
Eat & drink nearby
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Rosato's Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant · Moville · 3 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.7, 766 reviews
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The Boathouse Bar Restaurant
Gastropub · Moville · 3 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.6, 270 reviews
Local taxis
- Skelly Taxis · 074 938 2173 (Bredaghglen, Moville (~3 mi) (Golden Pages))
- Murphy Ken & Irene · 074 938 2325 (Bredagh Glen, Moville (~3 mi); listed under taxis (Golden Pages))
Cruit Island Golf Club
Kincasslagh
Links
- 9Holes
- 68Par
- 5,638Yards
- 1986Founded
Nine clifftop links holes on an island reached by causeway, with Atlantic views.
Visitors any dayBuggiesBar snacks
- Designer
- Michael Doherty
Club website Email the club +353 74 954 3296
Eat & drink nearby
-
The Bridge Inn
Pub · Dungloe · 6 mi · Map
Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Best Pub
Local taxis
- Con Houston Cabs · 074 952 1458 (Cleendra, Dungloe (~6 mi) (Golden Pages))
Donegal Golf Club (Murvagh)
Laghey
Links
- 18Holes
- 73Par
- 7,456Yards
- 1959Founded
Long links on the Murvagh peninsula on Donegal Bay, dubbed the 'Muirfield of Ireland'.
Visitors any dayDriving rangeBuggiesRestaurant / barSocieties
- Designer
- Eddie Hackett; Pat Ruddy; Paul McGinley (2023–)
- Midweek fee
- €90
- Society rate
- From €280 pp
Club website Email the club +353 74 973 4054
Eat & drink nearby
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Mo Chlann Coffee & Bar
Café · Donegal Town · 5 mi · Map
Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Best Newcomer
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Chandpur Restaurant
Restaurant · Donegal Town · 5 mi · Map
Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Best Restaurant Manager
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Quay West Restaurant
Restaurant · Donegal Town · 6 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.7, 579 reviews
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The Harbour Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Donegal Town · 6 mi · Map
Tripadvisor 4.6, 523 reviews
Local taxis
- Quinns Taxis, Tours & Minibuses · 087 262 0670 (Donegal Town (~6 mi); minibuses (Golden Pages))
- DT Cabs · 087 213 5394 (Donegal Town (~6 mi) (Golden Pages))
Letterkenny Golf Club
Letterkenny
Parkland
- 18Holes
- –Par
- 6,450Yards
- 1910Founded
Parkland on the shores of Lough Swilly just outside Letterkenny.
Visitors any dayBuggiesRestaurant / barSocieties
- Designer
- Eddie Hackett; Declan & Ronan Branigan (recent)
- Green fee
- €80
- Society rate
- €30 pp
Club website Email the club +353 74 912 1150
Eat & drink nearby
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Castle Grove Country House Hotel
Hotel restaurant · Letterkenny (Ramelton Rd) · 2 mi · Map
Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Best Hotel & Guesthouse
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The Lemon Tree Restaurant
Restaurant · Letterkenny · 3 mi · Map
Michelin Guide listed (2025); Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Overall winner
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No. 9 Market Square
Restaurant · Letterkenny · 3 mi · Map
Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine
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Yellow Pepper
Restaurant · Letterkenny · 3 mi · Map
Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 Donegal Best Customer Service
Redcastle Golf Club (Redcastle Hotel)
Moville
Parkland
- 9Holes
- –Par
- 6,128Yards
- 1981Founded
Nine-hole course in the grounds of the Redcastle Hotel on the shore of Lough Foyle.
Visitors any dayBuggiesRestaurant / barSocietiesRooms on site
- Designer
- Built by locals
- Green fee
- €25
Club website Email the club +353 74 938 5555
Local taxis
- Skelly Taxis · 074 938 2173 (Bredaghglen, Moville (~4 mi) (Golden Pages))
- Murphy Ken & Irene · 074 938 2325 (Bredagh Glen, Moville (~4 mi); listed under taxis (Golden Pages))
Narin & Portnoo Links
Portnoo
Links
- 18Holes
- –Par
- 6,904Yards
- 1930Founded
Hanse-restored links above Narin strand and Gweebarra Bay.
Visitors any dayRestaurant / barSocieties
- Designer
- Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner (2018–20 redesign)
- Ranked
- Rising in Irish links rankings (NCG Top 100)
- Green fee
- €270 (2025 published card, per aggregator)
- Midweek fee
- €50
- Society rate
- From €60 pp
Club website Email the club +353 74 954 5107
Eat & drink nearby
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Nancy's Bar
Pub · Ardara · 6 mi · +353 74 954 1187 · Map
Georgina Campbell Guide 'Best of the Best', pub with good food (listing updated 2024)
Local taxis
- McHugh Travel · (087)6488628 (Ardara (~6 mi); taxi, bus & coach, golf tours)
Portsalon Golf Club
Portsalon
Links
- 18Holes
- 72Par
- 6,823Yards
- 1891Founded
Links on Ballymastocker Bay, one of Ireland's most scenic beaches.
Visitors any dayBuggiesRestaurant / barSocieties
- Designer
- Charles Thompson; Pat Ruddy redesign; Paul McGinley upgrades
- Ranked
- Golf Digest Ireland Top 25
Club website Email the club +353 74 915 9459
Otway Golf Club
Rathmullan
Parkland
- 9Holes
- –Par
- 4,032Yards
- 1893Founded
One of Ireland's oldest clubs, a short course by Lough Swilly near Rathmullan's beaches.
Visitors: by arrangementBar snacks
- Designer
- Lord Otway
Email the club +353 89 440 1538 / +353 87 952 6400
Eat & drink nearby
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Belle's Kitchen
Café · Rathmullan · 2.5 mi · +353 74 915 8800 · Map
Georgina Campbell Casual Dining Award 2025
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Rathmullan House (Cook & Gardener)
Hotel restaurant · Rathmullan · 2.5 mi · +353 74 915 8188 · Map
Georgina Campbell Guide 'Best of the Best' (listing updated May 2026); Irish Breakfast Awards 2025
Local taxis
- Columba Taxi · +353 86 2707279 (Rathmullan-based (Columba Matthewson) (rathmullan.net directory))
- John Kelly (local taxi) · +353 87 2220533 (Rathmullan local taxi driver (rathmullan.net FAQ))
Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club
Stranorlar
Parkland
- 18Holes
- 68Par
- –Yards
- 1957Founded
Inland parkland between the twin towns with views over the Finn valley.
Visitors any dayBar snacksSocieties
- Designer
- Paddy C. Carr
- Midweek fee
- From €30
- Society rate
- €30 pp
Club website Email the club +353 74 913 1093
Local taxis
- Stranorlar Cabs · 087 262 0380 (Mill Brae, Stranorlar (Golden Pages))
- Ballybofey Taxis · 087 262 0446 (Ballybofey (~1 mi) (Golden Pages))
Green fees are the lowest published adult visitor rate we found, usually 2026 prices; they change by season and day. Many clubs ask visitors for a handicap certificate or limit tee times at weekends, so check with the club before you book. Distances are straight-line.
