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About Us
Monkstown Golf Club rejoices in its distinguished history and
its unique setting overlooking Cork's glorious harbour.
The antiquity of the site is evoked by the ruins of the old
castle which provided the members with a distinctive club-house
before the ravages of time turned the grand old building into
an un-inhabitable place.
The shell that remains is a poignant reminder of past glories
and of the once-proud building that enhanced such a glorious
and significant site when it was built in 1636. It is fitting
that its outline should form the crest of a club that was founded
in 1908.
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| Club House |
The original nine holes of the course draw the golfer to the
crest of the hill and offer marvellous panoramic views of the
broad sweep of the River Lee and Cork's busy lower harbour.
It is worthwhile taking a moment, while your partners play,
to savour the unique overview of the historic port of Cobh as
well as the islands of Haulbowline, which is the Irish Naval
base, and Spike, which is nowadays used as a centre of correction
for some of our wayward citizens.
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| 3rd Hole looking over the River Lee |
The grandeur of the site is emphasised by the many stately old
trees that help to define the fairways and enrich the sylvan
setting while also, of course, offering the keen golfer a reason
to proceed with a degree of caution.
The course was extended in 1971 and the back nine, where several
water features provide a nice contrasting challenge, help to
complete a layout that demands subtlety and courage in equal
measure. It offers golfers of all levels a challenge that is
stimulating and interesting and one that demands the use of
every club in the bag.
Monkstown Golf Club is conveniently situated just ten minutes
drive from both Cork Airport and Cork's city-centre. See our location map for directions.
The old garrison town of Cobh, formerly Queenstown, with its
colourful past is also but a short drive away and is reached
via a river-ferry crossing.
Just as adjacent to the south-west is the distinctive town of
Kinsale, the gourmet capital of Ireland with its generous quota
of distinguished restaurants, its quaint narrow streets and
many hints of its military and Spanish connections.
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