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Tourism
Set in the heart of "Drumlin County", Castleblayney is ideally located, equi-distant from Dublin and Belfast. A little over an hour from either major City and you can relax in idyllic surroundings. Castleblayney is on the Main N2 north-south route and is served regularly by bus. The Dundalk mainline railway station is just twenty minutes away. There are ample Taxi and Mini Bus services available locally.
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Lough Muckno
Castleblayney and it's famous Lake have a rich and intriguing history. Home to some of the most spectacular lake views in the Country, Castleblayney has adopted the title of "The Killarney of the North".
This thriving market town is also the home of the "Hope Castle" formerly owned by the family who gave their name to the "Hope Diamond", the world's largest blue diamond, now located in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. The Hope Castle itself boasts spectacular panoramas of Lough Muckno. A rich local history is complemented by unsurpassed facilities for the discerning visitor. A welcoming and exciting place to visit, at any time of the year, Castleblayney is not just an activity break, an internationally renowned fishery or a Golfing retreat - it's all this and more! |
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Castleblayney Golf Club
Castleblayney Golf Club is a fine mature parkland course located on the shores of Muckno Lake in on the shores of Muckno Lake in the ground of the Hope Castle Estate and virtually in the town of Castleblayney. It is a hilly course which presents a challenge to low and high handicappers alike. Many of the holes have breathtaking views of the Lake. The course is a 9 hole course almost 5,000 metres long with a par of 68. The Clubhouse is available for functions.
In 2002 Castleblayney Golf Club embarked on an ambitious and exciting plan to buy over 230 acres of land with a view to building a new 18 Hole Golf and Country Club on lands owned by Coillte, known locally as Concra Wood. The course will be designed by Christy O Connor Snr. And will have a par distance of 7,500 metres.
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Out and About
Add in a fine selection of pubs, providing regular live music of all kinds, with plentiful measures of hospitality and craic. The busy nite-life is also a must with choice of clubs catering for every taste. Eat out in style and comfort and choose from vast selection of restaurants. Stroll through one of Ireland's most beautiful natural parklands, be our guest in any way you choose - Budget Hostel, Traditional B&B, Hotel or Farm Holidays.
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