Ireland's Ancient East - A Hole in One

Travel Talk with Ed Finn

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Saturday, 9 September 2023 - 7 minutes

As Ireland gears up to host the Ryder Cup in 2027, Ed Finn decided to brush up on his swing and get back in the game.  Ireland’s Ancient East is one of four unique regional experience destinations in Ireland. This region has exceptional roots; over 5,000 years of history are visible as you travel through its lush green landscapes, with many historical sites of global significance, from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú Na Bóinne/Newgrange to Slane Castle.  

Ireland's Ancient East has world class golf courses and this summer will have hosted prestigious international tournaments and some of the top ranked golfers in the world - Ed enjoyed classes from Golf Pros, Sean Kirkpatrick at County Louth Golf Club and and Ed Martin from the adjacent SeaPoint Golf Club -  Ed enjoyed two wonderful days in this area.  He was based in Drogheda just 15 minutes drive from the nearby golf course and stayed in the Award Winning Four Star D Hotel.  He enjoyed some delicious fare at Scholars Town House Hotel where he met local chef Dave Kelly and expert in house Sommelier Eugene Molloy.  Ed really enjoyed his tour of Slane Castle with its fascinating history and Slane Distillery is a really enjoyable experience.  Getting into the inner passage at Newgrange was a total bucket list moment for Ed and the amazing simulation of the winter solstice event was spine tingling stuff.  The whole Brú na Bóinne experience including Knowth was incredible.  Ed left Ireland's Ancient East feeling rich in history and very young at heart.  Plus he sank a 15 foot putt on the 18th at Seapoint!  Rory McElroy would have been proud of him.  Money well spent on those lessons!   A big thanks to Discover Ireland for arranging Ed's Itinerary - it's amazing what you can do and see in two days in Ireland's Ancient East.

For more information visit - www.discoverireland.ie

Seapoint Golf Links - Seapoint Golf Links -  Golf Pro - Ed Martin 

County Louth Golf Club - County Louth Golf Club  - Affectionately known as "Baltray"  - Golf Pro - Sean Kirkpatrick

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