Deer Park Golf in Howth, Dublin boasts one of the largest golf complexes in Ireland. Popular with Golfers of all skill levels, it includes 2 traditional courses: Deer Park 18 hole & St Fintan’s 9 hole with an 18 hole Pitch & Putt and the Par 3 Short Course.
New additions include the 18 hole FootGolf course as well as the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Cuchulainn, Ireland’s Legendary Hurling hero, on the Poc Fada course. Beginners to golf can have an easy introduction to golf with our regular group lessons or we also have a grading system for our courses that will accommodate all skill levels.

Deer Park is based in the picturesque fishing village of Howth, north of Dublin City and less than 20 minutes from Dublin Airport. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Howth Castle and famed for the stunning views of the Dublin coastline, Deer Park extends a warm and friendly welcome to all our members and guests, for a golfing experience like no other in the world. Put the 18th flagpole back in place and retire to the panoramic clubhouse bar to take in the views while enjoying some delicious food from our seasonal menu.

FootGolf

FootGolf is an easy to play activity for all the family. Fast becoming one of the most popular sports in Ireland, it is great played as a pair or for having a competition in the family, or as part of a party, company outing or celebration. It is a precision sport, in which players kick a soccer ball into a cup in as few shots as possible. The player who finishes with the lowest score wins.

Poc Fada

Follow in the footsteps of Cuchulainn, Ireland’s legendary hurling hero, on our Poc Fada course. Cuchulainn played Poc Fada by hitting his sliothar with the hurl from point to point on the road to the ancient Hill Fort of Tara. You too can try to beat the course by getting round in fewer shots. Similar to golf played with a sliothar and hurl, Poc Fada makes this ancient game available for everyone.
Available Monday to Sunday sunrise to 1 hour before sunset.
Hurls and Sliothars can be hired from the Golf Shop.

Clubhouse

Perched on the hill with panoramic views of the golf courses and the Dublin coastline, the Deer Park Clubhouse is a stunning location for a meal. Our entire range of food is home made by our team of chefs which is led by our Executive Head Chef Susan Bell who also directs the Howth Castle Cookery School. In the cosy top bar or the larger Panorama Bar with stunning views, there are also plenty of outside seating options to enjoy the Rhododendrons leading up to Muck Rock.
Opening times of the Clubhouse may vary, please check online or in the Golf Shop for details.

Howth Castle Cookery School

Howth Castle Cookery School has been providing courses and training from the Georgian kitchen in Howth Castle since 2008.
Ireland’s uniquely situated cookery school, Howth Castle Cookery School is based in the beautifully restored Georgian kitchens in historic Howth Castle.
Today the Howth Castle Cookery School is guided by our Executive Head Chef, Susan Bell, who has worked in some of the top restaurants in Dublin and London. With this expertise and many years teaching in the Cookery School, Susan leads a team of expert tutors. We believe that regardless of ability everyone can be enabled to gain inspiration, learn new skills and techniques, and most importantly have fun doing so.
A truly unique space, Howth Castle Cookery School inspires and excites all those who attend its cookery courses and demonstrations, offering the perfect marriage of state of the art cooking and presentation technologies, with old world atmosphere and charm.
For more information email us, call us, or visit our website.

Café in the Castle (Summer)

The Café in the Castle is hidden away in a walled garden and takes advantage of a South facing sun room. Lots of outdoor space for small visitors and host to yoga classes in Summer. With the best coffee from Dublin’s local roasters and trained baristas – the coffee alone is worth visiting Howth for.
Traybakes and savoury snacks are available along with soft drinks and ice creams.
For those who are more peckish, a full menu is on offer in the Clubhouse with panoramic views over the Dublin coastline.

Rhododendron Walk

Stunning at any time of the year and absolutely spectacular from February to June, the Rhododendron Walk is a circular route that meanders through woodland planted with over 200 species of Rhododendron. The origin of these gardens date back to around 1850 when the idea of a Rhododendron Garden was born. Today, the garden boasts a total of 1,500 named plants including species, crosses and hybrids plus a large number of un-named plants that now have flourished on the rocky slopes. Beneath the Rhododendrons also lies one of the seven portal dolmens of the Dublin area, used to honour dead chieftains or king

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