Go Visit Donegal on has launched a new 28 page brochure highlighting each of the county’s golf courses.
The launch event took place at Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh, in front of a packed room of golf club representatives, golf media and tour operators. The official launch was performed by Minister of State with special responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy spoke at the launch.
“The word is out that golf in Donegal is not so secret anymore,” she said.
“Through this brochure, we want to encourage golfers who may not have tried Donegal to avail of the courses and top-class facilities available – each one as scenic and spectacular as the next.”
Chief Executive of the council, and Chair of Donegal Tourism, John G McLaughlin, spoke about the economic benefit to the county that golf tourism brings. He also reiterated that spending by golfers in the county doesn’t just support the golf clubs, but also accommodation, restaurants, attractions and even down to the local shop.
“Since the hosting of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2018 at Ballyliffin, the spotlight has come on the county and the many ‘hidden gems’ of golf courses that exist not only along the Wild Atlantic Way coastline but also inland in the picturesque parkland courses which are dotted throughout Donegal.”
Officially launching the brochure, Minister McConalogue encouraged all stakeholders to share the publication far and wide through their networks and urged businesses to continue working together collaboratively to make Donegal the golf destination of choice for visitors from across the globe.
“This brochure is not just a publication; it’s an invitation to experience the very best of Irish golf in a place that stays with you long after your round is over.”
A panel discussion, chaired by Sean Quinn of Highland Radio, also took place at the event which saw Ballyliffin Golf Club’s John Farren, Donegal Golf Club’s Lynn McCool, Harvey’s Point’s Sheila Russell and Failte Ireland’s Martin Donnelly discuss the current state of golf in the county.
The new “Golf in Donegal” brochure is available to download now from https://www.govisitdonegal.com/golf and will also be available across the county’s golf clubs and tourist offices.
Minister of State Charlie McConalogue TD, Cathaoirleach Cllr Niamh Kennedy, Chief Executive John G. McLaughlin, Elected Members, Council Officials, Golf representatives, tour operators and hospitality industry members attending the brochure launch in Donegal Golf Club – pic Clive Wasson
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