Connemara Isles golf club Galway
Connemara Isles Golf Course
This unique Island course, located in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht, is joined to the mainland by a causeway at Bealadangan. Designed by Tom Craddock and Pat Ruddy and opened in 1995, it is a 9-hole course with 18 tee boxes, measuring 5,260 yards par-70 with a standard scratch of 67.
Set in the distractingly beautiful location where ocean inlets and rocky outcrops provide natural hazards demanding concentration and steady nerves. The 3rd green, 4th hole and 5th fairway, are on an island of their own, with water everywhere. The beginner will be introduced to what golf is all about on this natural costal golf course.
Connemara Isles boasts the only thatched clubhouse in Ireland, where a very warm welcome is extended to all visitors. For golfers wishing to brush up on their Irish the members are only too willing to converse in the National language.
Societies are welcome and group rates are available.
Golf Deals » Connemara Isles
Stay & Play @ Carna Bay Hotel €275.00
Offer valid from 01 Jul 2021 to 30 Nov 2021 Detail:
2 Nights B&B, 2 Course Evening Meal on both nights (main course and dessert), plus 3 Rounds of Championship Golf. Tuesday, Oughterard Golf Course, Wednesday Connemara Golf Links, Thursday Galway Bay Resort Please contact the hotel on +353 (0)95-322-55 when booking reservation to arrange tee times.
| Green Fees Midweek: | €15 |
|
Green Fees Weekends &B.H: |
€20 |
| Green Fees with a Member: | €12/15 |
| Green Fees for Opens: | €15 |
| Practice Area: | Yes |
| Club Hire: | Yes |
| Buggy Hire: | Yes |
| Soft Spikes: | No |
| Course Type | Links |
| No Holes | 9 |
| Members | 118 |
| Designer | Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Address | Annaghvane, |
| Telephone | +353 (0)91-572498 |
| connemaraislesgolfclub@hotmail.com | |
| Website | Connemara Isles golf club website |
| Secretary/Manager: | Tony Lynch |
| Captain: | Tomas MacDonnacha |
| Lady Captain: | Angela UiChonghaile |
| President: | |
| Vice-Captain: | |
| Hon. Secretary: | Seán Seoige & Ann dePaor |
| Club Pro.: | None |
| Hon. Treasurer: | Micheál Ó Cartúir & Bairbre UiMhaille |
| Comp. Secretary: | Seán Seoige |
Course Layout
Location Map
Lat:53.293491
Long:-9.661145
General Facts & Information
| Course opening hours: Daylight hours | Clubhouse opening hours: 8.00am to Dusk (Summer) |
| Mobile phones: Not on course | Dress Code: Neat and casual, no denim |
| Catering: Full catering, facilities | Days to Avoid: None |
| Green Fees and Societies Welcome: Midweek & Weekends | Pre-booking for open Tournaments:14 Days in advance |
Connemara Isles Golf Club Fixtures 2021 provisional*
| Open & Major Fixtures 2021 (to be Confirmed) | ||||
| Event | Start | Finish | Type | Duration |
| Lady Captain's Prize | Sunday 6 June | Closed | 1 | |
| Captain's Prize | Sunday 4 July | Closed | 1 | |
| President's Prize | Thursday 5 August | Closed | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 2 May | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 9 May | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 16 May | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 23 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 30 May |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 13 June | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 20 June | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 27 June | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 4 July | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 11 July | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 18 July | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 25 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Start of Open Week | Monday 26 July |
Sunday 1 August | Open | 7 |
| Open Week | Monday 26 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Week | Tuesday 27 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Week | Wednesday 28 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Week | Thursday 29 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Week | Friday 30 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Week | Saturday 31 July |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Week | Sunday 1 August | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 8 August | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 15 August | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 22 August |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 29 August |
Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 5 September | Open | 1 | |
| Open Weekend | Sunday 12 September | Open | 1 |
Card of the Course
| Key | Data |
| White | Par 70 SSS 67 5,260 yd's |
| Red | Par 68 SSS 67 4,368 yd's |
Card
| Hole No. | White | Par | Index | Red | Par | Index |
| 1 | 323 | 4 | 11 | 290 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 354 | 4 | 5 | 265 | 4 | 11 |
| 3 | 159 | 3 | 9 | 134 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 270 | 4 | 17 | 250 | 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 412 | 5 | 7 | 375 | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 165 | 3 | 15 | 143 | 3 | 17 |
| 7 | 284 | 4 | 13 | 256 | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 481 | 5 | 3 | 366 | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | 186 | 3 | 1 | 105 | 3 | 15 |
| Out | 2,634 | 35 | 2,184 | 34 | ||
| 10 | 346 | 4 | 10 | 290 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | 323 | 4 | 6 | 265 | 4 | 12 |
| 12 | 136 | 3 | 14 | 134 | 3 | 4 |
| 13 | 320 | 4 | 8 | 250 | 4 | 14 |
| 14 | 461 | 5 | 2 | 375 | 5 | 2 |
| 15 | 156 | 3 | 18 | 143 | 3 | 18 |
| 16 | 290 | 4 | 16 | 256 | 4 | 8 |
| 17 | 435 | 5 | 12 | 366 | 4 | 6 |
| 18 | 160 | 3 | 4 | 105 | 3 | 16 |
| In | 2,626 | 35 | 2,184 | 34 | ||
| Total | 5,260 | 70 | 4,368 | 38 | ||
| SSS | 67 | 67 |
Notable rounds
Men's Course Record: 69 Peadar O Suilleabhain, 1 under par (9)
Ladies Course Record:
Members Achievements
Husband & Wife Sybel (26) and Martin, (10) booked their place in the final at St. Margaret's of the Spar-Irish Independent Mixed Pairs Championship at Galway Bay in May 2000. They were second in the qualifying with a score of 50pts. in this novel event, where the first six holes are played as a scramble, followed by six as foursomes, and finishing in singles.
History of Connemara Isles
Founded 1995
The thatched seaside clubhouse is the ancestral home of the founders of the Connemara Isles Golf Club John, Tony and Cathal Lynch
Their great grandfather built the house in 1850 when he returned from America as one of the survivors of the ill-fated emigrant Famine ship the Brig St. John. The Brig St. John was wrecked on rocks near Boston Harbour in Cape Cod in October 1849, having only left Galway the previous month with 120 on board.
You will see ruins of pre-famine houses near the sixth green.
The sea around the golf course is famous for it natural oyster and scallop beds. During the summer you can enjoy the traditional boating festivals from Currach racing to Hooker racing. This area offers you a unique opportunity to experience the Conamara culture at its finest.
Roll of Honour
| Member | Year | Hon. Position |
| Conor Ó Maille | 1995 | Men's Captain |
| Sean Ó Tuathail | 1995 | President |
| Angela Chonghaile | 1996 | Ladies Captain |
| Conor Ó Maille | 1996 | Men's Captain |
| Sean Ó Tuathail | 1996 | President |
| Angela UiChonghaile | 1997 | Ladies Captain |
| Billy Reilly | 1997 | Men's Captain |
| Seosamh Ó Ceallaigh | 1997 | President |
| Mary UiRaghallaigh | 1998 | Ladies Captain |
| Martin Breathnach | 1998 | Men's Captain |
| Seosamh Ó Ceallaigh | 1998 | President |
| Mary UiRaghallaigh | 1999 | Ladies Captain |
| Martin Breathnach | 1999 | Men's Captain |
| Nioclas Ó Conchablair | 1999 | President |
| Katherine NiCheallaigh | 2000 | Ladies Captain |
| Padraic Ó Conghaile | 2000 | Men's Captain |
| Niolac Conchubhair | 2000 | President |
| Katherine NiCheallaigh | 2001 | Ladies Captain |
| Sean DeCleir | 2001 | President |
| Cait UiChondubhain | 2002 | Ladies Captain |
| Sean Ó Maille | 2002 | Men's Captain |
| Sean DeCleir | 2002 | President |
| Cait UiConchubair | 2003 | Ladies Captain |
| Michael Ó Cartyir | 2003 | Men's Captain |
| Seosamh MacAnPearsuin | 2003 | President |
| Bairbre UiMhaille | 2004 | Ladies Captain |
| Martin ÓConghaile | 2004 | Men's Captain |
| Seosamh MacAnPearsuin | 2004 | President |
| Baribre UiMhaille | 2005 | Ladies Captain |
| Pádraic ÓConghaile | 2005 | Men's Captain |
| Conchubhair ÓMaille | 2005 | President |
| Mary Bhreathnact | 2006 | Ladies Captain |
| Micheal ÓCearnaigh | 2006 | Men's Captain |
| Conchubhair ÓMaille | 2006 | President |
| 2007 | Ladies Captain | |
| Saosamh ÓCualain | 2007 | Men's Captain |
| Pádraic ÓConghaile | 2007 | President |
| Sibeal Bhreathnach | 2008 | Ladies Captain |
| Richard Beswick | 2008 | Men's Captain |
| Pádraic ÓConghaile | 2008 | President |
| Ann dePaor | 2009 | Ladies Captain |
| Seamus Ó Loideáin | 2009 | Men's Captain |
| Máirtín Breathnach | 2009 | President |
| Ann dePaor | 2010 | Ladies Captain |
| Seamus ÓLoideáin | 2010 | Men's Captain |
| Máirtín Breathnach | 2010 | President |
| Ann dePaor | 2011 | Ladies Captain |
| Tomás Ó Flatharta | 2011 | Men's Captain |
| Richard Beswick | 2011 | President |
| Bobbie MacDonnchadha | 2012 | Ladies Captain |
| Stiofan ÓCualain | 2012 | Men's Captain |
| Richard Beswick | 2012 | President |
| Treasa Ui Chartuir | 2013 | Ladies Captain |
| Manus ÓConghaile | 2013 | Men's Captain |
| Seamus Ó Loideáln |
2013 | President |
| Treasa Uí Chartúir | 2014 | Ladies Captain |
| Liam ÓMaolaodha | 2014 | Men's Captain |
| Seamus Ó Loideáln | 2014 | President |
| Treasa Uí Chartúir |
2015 | Ladies Captain |
| Peadar ÓFlatharta | 2015 | Men's Captain |
| Peadar Ó Treasaigh |
2015 | President |
| Sinead Uí Chonghaile |
2016 | Ladies Captain |
| Stiofán MacDonnchadha | 2016 | Men's Captain |
| Peadar Ó Treasaigh | 2016 | President |
| Sinéad Uí Chonghaile | 2017 | Ladies Captain |
| Micheál ÓDomhnaill | 2017 | Men's Captain |
| Stiofán ÓCualáin | 2017 | President |
| 2018 | Ladies Captain | |
| Seán Seoighe | 2018 | Men's Captain |
| Stiofán ÓCualáin | 2018 | President |
| Aedin NicFhlannacha | 2019 | Ladies Captain |
| Sean Brethnacht | 2019 | Men's Captain |
| 2019 | President | |
| Angela UiChonghaile | 2020 | Ladies Captain |
| Tomas MacDonnacha | 2020 | Men's Captain |
| 2020 | President | |
| 2021 | Ladies Captain | |
| 2021 | Men's Captain | |
| 2021 | President | |
| Angela Ui Conghaile (22) | 2021 |
Lowest Ladies H'cap |
| Liam ÓRaghallaigh (3) | 2021 |
Lowest Men's H'cap |
Holes in One at Connemara Isles
| Member | Date | Hole No. | Club Used | Distance |
| P. S. Griofa | 6th | 165 yd‘s | ||
| Cathal Mac Gabhann | 12th | 158 yd‘s | ||
| Coil Ó Finneadha | 18th | 185 yd‘s | ||
| Coil Ó Finneadha | 3 June 1996 | 9th | 165 yd‘s | |
| Mairtin Mac An Liomaire | 7 June 1999 | 12th | 158 yd‘s | |
| Sean Ó Murchu | 8 June 1997 | 6th | 165 yd‘s |
