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County Meath is an ideal location for a weekend or midweek family break. Guests have a
wide choice of activities on their doorstep during their
stay at the Castle
Arch Hotel. There is something available for everyone from
golf and fishing to heritage tours and rock concerts.. |
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GOLF
Within a short driving distance of the Castle Arch Hotel
is a challenging choice of championship parkland and magnificent
links courses.
Knightsbrook Golf & Country
Club -
This new championship parkland course opened in May 2006
and has been
designed
by Christy O'Connor Jnr. A challenging creative course you
will enjoy views over lush local countryside and be intrigued
by demanding water features. This course has a magnificent
club house and luxury spa to complete the perfect offering. |
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Co. Meath Golf
Club - This parkland course is located of the historic
town of Trim is within walking distance of The Castle Arch
Hotel. The course provides a challenge to all golfers in
a magnificent setting. The club also offers excellent locker
room facilities. After your round of golf reward yourself
and relax in the modern club house. Glebe Golf Club -
Glebe Golf Course is situated one mile from Trim town centre
on the Kildalkey Road and is easily accessible from surrounding
areas. The course has 18 holes and is set in natural parkland,
with mature trees and gentle rolling terrain. This par 73 course
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Headfort
Golf Club - Headfort
Golf Club, based in the historic town of Kells , is considered
one of Ireland 's most scenic golf courses. Headfort has
recently expanded to become Leinster¹s first 36 hole
complex with the addition of a new, Christy O¹Connor
Jnr. designed, championship course. With the River Blackwater
sweeping though and featuring on 13 of 18 holes, Headfort
Golf Club is the definitive "must visit" on any
golfing itinerary.
Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club -
This traditional links course is reputed to have a tough
par of
71. This is County Meath 's only links golf course. Professional
Tour golfer, Des Smyth started his golf career here. You
will certainly enjoy a good round of golf as there are some
excellent holes on this stretch of links land. This beautiful
golf course provides an excellent opportunity to test your
golf. Rathcore Golf and Country Club -
The course may be described as parkland but this would not
be
sufficient. The defining features of this 18 hole golf course
are the 2 ring forts, the motte and the numerous natural
springs that enable 12 of the holes to have water features.
Above is the 1st hole showing the ring fort that must be
taken into account when teeing off. The second shot will
have to navigate a pond on the left hand side of the fairway.
All greens have been shaped by Ollie Sutton who has worked
on some of the finest courses in Ireland .
Navan Golf Club - Navan Golf Course is
located on the lands of Navan Racecourse. It is a challenge
for
even the most experienced of golfers with a total length
of 6082 metres. A bonus for the winter golfer is the excellent
sand based greens. The course is popular with golf societies,
and everyone from beginners to the very experienced are
always welcome. The adjoining driving range allows you
the opportunity to improve your swing. |
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Royal Tara
Golf Club - This world famous parkland course is
in the heart of Co. Meath adjacent to the Hill of Tara, ancient
home of the High Kings of Ireland. It is a scenic tree lined
course of average length with various degrees of difficulty.
Well worth playing on a visit to the Castle Arch Hotel.
South Meath Golf Club - The Castle Arch
Hotel, is only a short distance from this very pleasant parkland
course. The course was designed with wide fairways and beautiful
mature trees. The generous greens provide an extra bonus.
If you are seeking a challenge this course will provide the
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Bellewstown Golf Course Bellewstown
Golf Course is a new championship length parkland course
built by the Leonard family on their 150 acre farm which
was originally part of the Hilltown Estate. This par
72, pay and play facility promises to be a challenging
and enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels.Flanked
by the River Bradden to the North, the course rises to
the road running along the top of the Hill of Crockafotha.
The natural setting commands spectacular views of rolling
countryside, the Mourne Mountains and the sea. It features
natural undulations, superb water hazards and is surrounded
by magnificent mature trees and grazing cattle.
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FISHING
Located on the banks of the River Boyne the Castle
Arch Hotel is a great location for fishing enthusiasts
both
novice and experience alike. The Boyne, and its
tributaries, offer possibly the best native Wild
Brown Trout and
Salmon fishing in Ireland all within a short distance
of the hotel. There is a choice of six rivers in
the area and we will be delighted to organize
permits for
you and a certified guide to escort you to the
best spots on the river. For those who would
like to try
sea fishing, Carlingford Lough is within driving
distance of the hotel where you can fish for
Cod, Bass and Pollock.
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HERITAGE Trim, a designated heritage spot, is renowned as one of Ireland’s
most beautiful towns and has something to offer everyone. With
the largest and most impressive Norman castle in Ireland King
John’s Castle, the intriguing Yellow Steeple, beautiful
streets, parks and walks, summertime floral displays, it is
a haven of relaxation and tranquility.
County Meath is known as the Royal County and was once the
territory of the High Kings of Ireland. The abundance of historical
monuments within its boundaries today testifies to the ancient
importance of the region. Virtually every important aspect
of Irish history from prehistoric times is associated with
the county. |
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Within driving distance is ….
- Slane Castle - site for major music
concerts.
- Dalgan Park - home to missionaries
and priests and open today as a visitor centre.
- Sonairte - Irelands National Ecology Centre, not to
mention four stunning gardens.
- The nearby Newgrange Farm offers an insight into
a genuine working farm with traditional farm animals
and a display
of vintage machinery.
- For the racing enthusiast, Navan Racecourse is
on our doorstep and Fairyhouse, home of the Irish
Grand
National
is only
a short drive from the Hotel. There
are also numerous equestrian establishments nearby.
If travellng elsewhere in Ireland a comprehensive list of hotels can be found at Hotels Ireland. A list of hotels and acommodations around Dublin city and county can be found at Dublin Hotels
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