| How to get to Clontarf... | | | | You'll find the Royal Dublin Golf Club in the nature |
| Clontarf is easily accessible from Dublin city centre | | | | reserve of Bull Island. Boasting breathtaking |
| by public transport. Dublin Bus operates bus route | | | | coastal scenery it's only about 4 miles north of |
| 130 which runs from Lower Abbey Street in the | | | | the city centre and the views of the Dublin |
| city centre to Castle Avenue. | | | | Mountains are stunning from here. Several national |
| Saint Anne's Park... | | | | and international tournaments have been held here |
| One of Dublin's largest parks, Saint Anne's Park is | | | | and the golf club has a range of top class facilities. |
| located between Clontarf and Raheny. It's a | | | | Clontarf Castle Hotel... |
| stunning park with two lakes, a viewing tower, | | | | Why not spoil and pamper yourself with a stay at |
| rockery, a well maintained walled garden, a rose | | | | the luxurious Clontarf Castle Hotel where you will |
| garden, a miniature rose garden, ponds, water | | | | be treated like a king in peaceful surroundings yet |
| fountains and Dublin's famous arboretum with | | | | be within close proximity to the hustle and bustle |
| over 1,000 trees on display. | | | | of Dublin city centre. Clontarf Castle was origially |
| Bull Island... | | | | built in 1172, it was demolished and re-built in 1837 |
| Bull Island is a little island located in Dublin Bay that | | | | when it was seen to be un-safe. After passing |
| runs parallel to Clontarf. It was formed by the | | | | many hands it was eventually restored and |
| accumulation of sand on the banks notably the | | | | converted into a hotel in 1997 with 111 guest |
| North Bull and South Bull and today continues to | | | | rooms. Today it is a significant feature in Irish |
| increase in size. It's an amazing nature reserve | | | | history and offers 4 star accommodation. |
| and bird sanctuary. The island is primarily made of | | | | Clontarf sport... |
| sand and marsh ground which contribute to its | | | | Clontarf has a very large range of sporting |
| many habitats and plants. There are numerous | | | | activities; there's a very strong rugby team that |
| trails and roads that provide opportunities for | | | | have reached two All Ireland league finals in |
| wildlife observation and hiking. Here you'll find | | | | recent years. Cricket is also a popular and much |
| many hiking trails, picnic areas, public toilets and | | | | played sport in Clontarf and is also based at the |
| admission is free. The island is connected to the | | | | rugby grounds. It was proud to play host to the |
| mainland by a wooden bridge or can also be | | | | International Cricket Council in 2007. Other sports |
| accessible by ferry. Bull Island has become a very | | | | played in Clontarf include football, sailing and there |
| popular destination with kite surfers in recent | | | | is a Clontarf GAA Club as well. |
| years, the long stretch of sandy beach and the | | | | Clontarf is a wonderful little Dublin gem and has |
| shallow waters offer an ideal location for such a | | | | much to offer with a host of many restaurants |
| sport and has certainly become a hit. | | | | and pubs, places to visit and things to see and do. |
| The Royal Dublin Golf Club... | | | | |