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Townley Hall Golf Club, Tullyallen, Co. Louth. (1994 – 2016/17)

Founded in 1994 the challenging nine-hole parkland course was designed by Phillip Carolan  and was set in the scenic Boyne Valley.

Report and location of the new course in July 1994.

 

Townley Hall Golf Club, Tulleyallen, Co. Louth. Report and location of the new course in July 1994.

Drogheda Independent Friday 8 July 1994. Image © Independent News and Media PLC. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

 

Result of the first competition played in September 1994; Hugh Cunningham (24), 40 points; Joe Grennan (16), 39 points.

The first annual meeting was held on Sunday 29 January 1995. The following officers were elected; Captain, Patrick Everitt; Vice-captain, Ray Carr; Secretary, Joe Grennan; Treasurer, Ronan Carr; Handicap secretary, Owen Quigley; Committee - David Smith, Pat Smith, Oliver Flanagan, John McKenna, Christy Carolan, Thomas Cunningham, John Troy, Gerry Mooney, Jim McNicholl. 

From the 1998 Golfer's Handbook; Founded 1994; Membership, 125; Hon. secretary, J Grennan; 9-holes, 5,221 yards Par 71, SSS 69; Visitors, £6 weekdays (£7 weekends).

From Golf World 2002; Membership, Members and Public; Size of Complex, 43 acres; Owner, Mr John Gilmore; Description – Wooded, Parkland, Sheltered, Medium length, Drains well; Green speed, medium; Built 1994; Built on soil; 9-holes par 71;  Designer, Phillip Carolan.

Townley Hall Golf Club was listed in the yearly Golfer’s Handbook. Following is the entry from 2009; Membership 200; Hon. secretary, M Foley; 9-holes, 5,221 yards, Par 71, SSS 69; Visitors, 15 Euros weekday, 18 Euros weekend. 

It was reported in February 2008 that shocked members turned up to play and found the gates padlocked and the club closed. The members had been in lease negotiations with the owner but they couldn’t afford the new lease. Despite this the members continued negotiations hoping to come to a suitable agreement.

After 12 months, a happy conclusion. It was reported in February 2009 that a favourable lease had been agreed with the landowner and the course and driving range would be re-opening in the spring. An interim committee was appointed to carry out the work of getting the course, clubhouse and driving range back in order. A healthy number of volunteers pledged their time to carry out the work. The driving range would be first to open. Local PGA professional Darren Moore was to provide tuition, and there were plans to launch a junior golf academy.  Membership was available at 500 Euros, with a special rate for families, students and juniors.

Sadly the course closed in 2016/17.

Hole Blue White Par SI Red Par SI
1 300 293 4 15 263 4 15
2 358 344 4 5 248 4 7
3 344 334 4 7 277 4 5
4 189 182 3 9 147 3 11
5 364 356 4 1 299 4 8
6 146 144 3 17 138 3 17
7 330 321 4 13 267 4 13
8 365 359 4 3 354 4 3
9 344 334 4 1 298 4 1
Total 2740 2667 34   2291 34  

 

Townley Hall Golf Club, Tulleyallen, Co. Louth. Picture of the former course.

 

Townley Hall Golf Club, Tulleyallen, Co. Louth. Picture of the former course.