Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
Ballyconnell
Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club is a brilliant choice for an Ireland golf holiday, especially for UK golfers looking for a relaxed resort break with golf, spa facilities and countryside scenery all in one place. Set in Ballyconnell, County Cavan, the resort sits within 300 acres of grounds, including 50 acres of lakes, giving the stay a peaceful, spacious feel from the moment you arrive.
The main attraction is PGA National Ireland Slieve Russell, an 18-hole championship parkland course measuring over 7,000 yards from the back tees. The resort describes it as firmly established among Ireland’s top parkland courses, and it offers a strong mix of visual appeal and proper playing challenge.
For golfers, this is a course that rewards steady thinking. Tree-lined holes, water features, bunkers and gently rolling fairways mean you need more than just distance off the tee. Multiple tee boxes also help make the round suitable for different abilities, which is handy for societies, couples and mixed-handicap groups. Discover Ireland notes that the course can be tailored to suit golfers of all levels.
Away from the fairways, the hotel offers spa, leisure and family-friendly facilities, making it a good option for golfers travelling with non-golfers too. For UK travellers, Slieve Russell works well as a short Irish golf break, sitting around two hours from both Dublin and Belfast.
For an Ireland golf holiday with on-site golf, countryside calm and resort comfort, Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club is a very appealing choice.
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About The Area
Ballyconnell is a superb choice for golfers who want an Ireland golf holiday with peaceful countryside, resort comfort and plenty of lakeside charm. Set in West Cavan on the Shannon-Erne Waterway, it offers a quieter alternative to Ireland’s busier golf regions, with scenic drives, waterside walks, boating, fishing and relaxed country-town character all close by. Discover Ireland describes Ballyconnell as a vibrant town on the waterway, which links the Shannon and Erne Rivers.
The main golfing highlight is PGA National Ireland Slieve Russell, based at the Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club. The resort sits within a 300-acre estate, including 50 acres of lakes, and offers a 4-star hotel, spa, leisure facilities and dining, making it an easy all-in-one base for a relaxed golf break. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Irish golf architect Patrick Merrigan and wraps around the lakes and drumlins of the County Cavan landscape. The resort also has a 9-hole PGA National Academy course, giving golfers extra practice or a lighter round during their stay.
Away from the fairways, Ballyconnell works well for golfers who enjoy a slower, scenic trip. The Shannon-Erne Waterway offers tranquil waterside walks and outdoor exploring, while Cavan Burren Park and the wider Cuilcagh Lakelands region add caves, landscapes, heritage and nature.
For UK golfers, Ballyconnell is ideal for a tailor-made Ireland golf holiday built around comfort, scenery and a proper resort feel. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right hotel, tee times, transfers and wider Cavan or Ireland itinerary.
