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Society golf at Headfort in 2025

Located around 30 minutes from West Dublin, Headfort Golf Club is conveniently located in the heritage town of Kells in County Meath. Just two minutes off the M3 motorway (exit 10), we are now taking bookings for golf societies throughout 2024.

Choose from our Championship Course or our Old Course for your next society outing.

To secure your preferred date and time

Please email jbrady@headfortgolfclub.ie and our Golf Sales Team will be in touch with you – or complete the form here

Please include the name of your society, preferred dates and times, expected numbers and what food requirements you will have on the day.

Society Golf at Headfort is a real treat. Book your society golf outing now!

Both courses at Headfort feature in Irish Golfer’s top 100 courses.

Recent reviews (Google)

Tom McManus
Lovely course, well manicured and maintained. Fast greens. Will definitely return and play again. Proshop staff very friendly and helpful. Restaurant and food excellent

Peter Wortmann
Really enjoyed my visit to the golf club.
Beautiful old trees lining the Fairways. The Clubhouse has a lovely atmosphere with a good Restaurant and very friendly staff.
Will be back for sure.

Stephen Henry
Played two rounds over the last 2 days. Just played the New Course as the Old Course closed for maintenance. The place was fantastic. Even with all the recent rain, it was nicely dry underfoot. Clubhouse very welcoming and all the staff were superb. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back.

Bernard Hanrahan
Fantastic course beautifully presented, fairways and greens exceptional and all the staff from the pro shop and bar were very welcoming. A real treasure in the heart of Meath and definitely a real test of your golf game. Beautiful

Wally Rock
Golf Society outing today on the New Course. Course in great condition considering the weather we are having. Staff from Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Starter Absolutely fantastic.

Colm Burke
Old course was in decent nick albeit a lot of unrepaired plug marks on the greens. Clubhouse & food were excellent. Well done Headfort GC!

Society golf at Headfort in 2024

Located around 30 minutes from West Dublin, Headfort Golf Club is conveniently located in the heritage town of Kells in County Meath. Just two minutes off the M3 motorway (exit 10), we are now taking bookings for golf societies throughout 2024.

Choose from our Championship Course or our Old Course for your next society outing.

To secure your preferred date and time

Please email [email protected] and our Golf Sales Team will be in touch with you – or complete the form here

Please include the name of your society, preferred dates and times, expected numbers and what food requirements you will have on the day.

Society Golf at Headfort is a real treat. Book your society golf outing now!

Both courses at Headfort feature in Irish Golfer’s top 100 courses.

Recent reviews (Google)

Tom McManus
Lovely course, well manicured and maintained. Fast greens. Will definitely return and play again. Proshop staff very friendly and helpful. Restaurant and food excellent

Peter Wortmann
Really enjoyed my visit to the golf club.
Beautiful old trees lining the Fairways. The Clubhouse has a lovely atmosphere with a good Restaurant and very friendly staff.
Will be back for sure.

Stephen Henry
Played two rounds over the last 2 days. Just played the New Course as the Old Course closed for maintenance. The place was fantastic. Even with all the recent rain, it was nicely dry underfoot. Clubhouse very welcoming and all the staff were superb. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back.

Bernard Hanrahan
Fantastic course beautifully presented, fairways and greens exceptional and all the staff from the pro shop and bar were very welcoming. A real treasure in the heart of Meath and definitely a real test of your golf game. Beautiful

Wally Rock
Golf Society outing today on the New Course. Course in great condition considering the weather we are having. Staff from Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Starter Absolutely fantastic.

Colm Burke
Old course was in decent nick albeit a lot of unrepaired plug marks on the greens. Clubhouse & food were excellent. Well done Headfort GC!

Irish Challenge
Headfort Golf Club – Championship Course
Monday 24th July – Sunday 30th July 

Thank you to all our wonderful members who have volunteered to help in the run-up to, and during the Challenge Tour event which gets underway in less than three weeks’ time.

There are various roles to be covered over the seven days including:

• Staffing of Practice Areas
• Starters
• Leaderboard Operators
• Walking Scorers and Carry-board Operators
• Administration
• Road Crossing Control
• General Marshalling

If you still haven’t registered your interest in helping, please email [email protected] and indicate that you are available to help. You may also phone the office on 046-9280146.

**IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOLUNTEERED**
For those who have registered, you’ll be receiving an initial call from the dedicated Challenge Tour mobile number 085 1414281 – **so please add this to your contact list. **

Volunteer Convenors Tony Reilly and John Daly will be in touch to determine which days you are available and will subsequently allocate the various roles closer to the date.

You may also receive a text message from BRS with contact later being mostly via the dedicated mobile number mentioned earlier.

**DURING THE EVENT – OLD COURSE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS**

With the Championship Course committed to the Challenge Tour event, the Old Course is reserved exclusively for members only from Monday 24th July for one week. This will allow members to enjoy casual golf throughout the week.

The Management Committee has decided that due to restrictions required to accommodate the practice range for the Tour event, no member competitions will take place that week.

Casual golf will be allowed on a shortened and re-routed layout of the Old Course. Play will be from the 10th to 17th and then from 2nd around to the 7th and then play and finish on the 18th.

The Championship Course is closed for play from Sunday 23rd July to Sunday 30th July inclusive.

**CAR PARKING FOR MEMBERS**
All member car parking during the week of the event will be on the left side of the 18th hole on the Championship Course – this includes all those accessing the clubhouse and Old Course.

Many Thanks for your assistance in helping the Club host what will be a fantastic opportunity for us all to showcase the Championship Course and entire Club to a worldwide audience!

Plans are well in hand for the upcoming Sheridan Insurances Invitational on 14th July next.

With a top prize of a four-ball at County Sligo Golf Club along with a €500 voucher for the nearby Radisson Blu hotel for the winning team – places are filling up fast. Entry for a team of 4 is €280 and includes golf and a meal afterwards!

We still have a small number of places available – so if you would like to support your club and play in this fun and social event, please email [email protected] or call the office on 046 9240146.

Come along and join in the fun….!!!

SPECIAL OFFER FROM SHERIDAN INSURANCES – CLICK HERE

As you may already know, work on the building known as The Moss Hut located on the left hand side of the 2nd hole on the Championship Course has been on-going.

As you can see from the photograph, Gerry, Donie and their team have done tremendous work in restoring this old building to its former glory and we would like to acknowledge both Gerry and Donie along with their helpers for the great work they have done so far.

In order to put the finishing touches to the site, Gerry and Donie would appreciate the assistance of a few more volunteers. If interested, you can contact Gerry on 087 9883437 and Donie on 087 9883456.

I’m sure that you’ve all noticed the beautiful tubs of flowers around the Clubhouse area and the gardening works that have been carried out around a number of tee boxes on the Old Course. A big thank you goes out for all your hard work to the dedicated and green-fingered Headfort Gardening Group headed up by Mary Bird.

Also, a word of thanks to club member, Richard Greehy, who lovingly tends to the beautiful roses that are now in full bloom along the wall in the car park area.

A big thank you and well done to each and every one of you!

Junior Skills Night
Monday 26th June 6pm to 7pm

Adult/Junior 9 Hole Competition at 6pm
Monday 3rd July
Monday 10th July
Monday 17th July
Monday 24th July
Monday 31st July
Monday 7th August
Monday 14th August
Monday 21st August
Monday 28th August
Monday 4th September
Monday 11th September
Monday 18th September

Junior Competition 8.30am to 10.00am
Wednesday 21st June
Wednesday 28th June
Wednesday 5th July
Wednesday 12th July
Wednesday 19th July
Wednesday 26th July
Wednesday 2nd August
Wednesday 9th August
Wednesday 16th August
Wednesday 23rd August * Junior Captain’s Prize
Wednesday 30th August

This rather interesting structure came to our attention in May 2021. Situated in the trees on the dogleg of the second hole on the Championship Course, it is an old stone hut with lots of original features and detailing, still intact. It was really suited to a sympathetic restoration.

We applied for a Heritage Grant in July 2021, but regrettably we were not awarded funding for the restoration.

It was decided to proceed with restoration work on a voluntary basis with some assistance from greenkeeping staff and Aidan Blayney.

The Hut is approximately 12ft x 10ft, in a single room set up with fireplace and chimney.

The project is nearing completion and the work has recently been acknowledged by Club Chairperson Jacqueline McCormack – “the volunteer work will give the hut another life in the
environs of Headfort”

To help us complete the project, volunteer assistance would be very welcome. If interested please contact Gerry Kelly 0879883437 or Donie Maguire 0879883456.

Headfort Golf Club and the European Challenge Tour are looking to recruit a team of volunteers from within the club’s membership to help deliver a world-class event from July 24th to 30th.

It’s easy to get involved and there are a range of different tasks which can be undertaken as a volunteer. Not only will you be able to get up-close to the stars of the future, but you will also be part of what is sure to be a significant event in the club’s history.

To encourage members to volunteer, we have secured some superb giveaways and promotional items from the Tour – along with some of our own goodies.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

Each volunteer that completes two or more shifts over the course of the week will receive an Irish Challenge hat.

If a volunteer completes three or more shifts, they will also get an Irish Challenge Polo Shirt and if a volunteer completes four or more shifts, they will complete their goodie bag with a quarter-zip outer layer top.

Volunteers will receive a packed lunch and drink each day and an invitation to mingle with players and officials at a special social event during the week-long event.

BONUS! For each shift a volunteer completes, they will receive one entry into a draw which will take place at the end of the week – and the winner-takes-it-all prizes are:

4 x One Day Passes for The Irish Open at the K Club in September
€200 Food and Beverage Credit for Headfort Golf Club
6 x Guest Green Fee Vouchers for Friends and Family

In addition, the club are seeking a small pool of volunteers to assist with some painting around the car park and clubhouse over the next six weeks – so please get in touch if you are in a position to help.

To express an interest in volunteering for the event, please email [email protected] with your details and we will be in touch with more information.

Thank you and looking forward to your support.

Jacqueline McCormack,
Chairperson.

Pictured at the launch of the Sheridan Insurances Golf Invitational, from left, Liam Hyland (Men’s Captain), Tom O’Doherty (Joint Club, Hon. Sec), John Daly (Men’s Club, Vice-Captain), Jacqueline McCormack (Chairperson), Benny Sheridan (Sheridan Insurances), Tom Blake (Director, Golf), Kelley Crowe (Sheridan Insurances), Patricia O’Doherty (Women’s Captain)

We are delighted to confirm the launch of the Sheridan Insurances Golf Invitational which takes place on our Old Course on Friday 14th July.

A key component in supporting the club’s annual activities, which this year includes hosting the European Challenge Tour’s Irish Challenge, the Sheridan Insurances Golf Invitational brings visitors, members and their guests together for a fun and entertaining day of golf, entertainment and food.

Speaking at the launch, Jacqueline McCormack, Chairperson of Headfort Golf Club said: “We are delighted to have the continued support of Sheridan Insurances this year for the invitational. Sheridan Insurances have been a tremendous supporter of Headfort Golf Club, and their ongoing commitment and support to the tournament is greatly valued by the members of the golf club.

“This presents an ideal opportunity for all golfers throughout the north east to test their golf skills on Headfort Old at its peak condition.”

Sheridan Insurances, long-time supporters of Headfort Golf Club, are pleased to continue with their support for this member owned club which is a great resource for the surrounding area.

Benny Sheridan, the General Manager of Sheridan Insurances, expressed the significance of supporting not-for-profit clubs and organisations that rely on volunteers to thrive. “I firmly believe in the values of their efforts, emphasising that making such contributions is truly worthwhile. The Sheridan Insurances team recognises that participation in sports holds numerous benefits for individuals, particularly in terms of enhancing health and overall well-being.”

To participate in the Sheridan Insurances Golf Invitational, please contact Alan Kelly, General Manager at Headfort Golf Club – [email protected]