The Island Golf Club

The 2026 PGA Show has just wrapped up in Orlando, and The Island Golf Club was proudly represented on the global stage! 🌊⛳

Our General Manager, John Kelly, flew the flag for the club by attending as part of the Golf in Ireland stand – the go-to spot for showcasing Ireland's incredible golf offerings to industry pros, buyers, and media worldwide.

Over three action-packed days, John connected with key partners, checked out the newest innovations in equipment, technology, and golf travel, and shared what makes our championship links so special: that timeless Irish seaside challenge with the sea on three sides, right here in Donabate.

A huge thank you to John for representing The Island so brilliantly, and to Tourism Ireland and the entire Golf in Ireland team for putting on such a strong presence. We're heading home full of inspiration and new connections to make 2026 even better for our members and visitors!

Safe travels to John and everyone else wrapping up the trip. 🇮🇪🇺🇸

The Island members and fans – what are you looking forward to most at the club this year? Drop a comment below! ⬇️

Works on the 1st green and 2nd tee box at The Island Golf Club, Donabate, Co. Dublin

Wishing all our Members & Guests a very 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿!

May 2026 be the best year yet, both on & off the links! We look forward to welcoming you soon
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First trip back to The Island Golf Club in many years and I was blown away!! For me one of THE best links in the Country and in stunning condition. Thanks so much to Gary Carty for the lovely invite, thanks Nathan from Aghagower for the coffee’s and lovely to meet you Mister President and hurling legend Humphrey Kelleher. 👏

Today's itinerary for the members of Medalist Golf Club and The Bridge...

A little Island time.

📷 courtesy of The Island Golf Club.

With today being Day, it would be remiss of us to not take the opportunity to acknowledge & celebrate the work of our greenkeeping team.

We're sure you'll join us in expressing our gratitude to the people behind the exemplary conditioning of our links, and for that we say a massive 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

The Island Golf Club 1890 48 🇬🇧 7 🇮🇪 The Island is located on the estuary of Donabate and Malahide bordered by water on 3 sides and nestled amongst some of the biggest dunes on the east coast of Ireland. For 80years - as the name suggests; the only way you could get to the course was by rowing boat. Those taking the trip would be completely reliant that the boatman would be there to bring them back afterwards: a large red and white disc attached to a pole would be an indicator, which once raised, signalled the boatman to come back. We parked in the club car park and as we made our way up to the pro shop, the course unveiled itself: mammoth dunes lining each side of the 1st fairway, we couldn’t wait to get out there where the theme continued of pure links played amongst dunes. The start was fantastic the opening 5 holes top draw, holes 4,5,8&9 are all new holes - redesigned in 2019/2020 by Ebert and McKenzie, the reason being, to bring the level of golf up to the standard of the clubs’ beloved back 9. The back 9 is exceptional and the run of holes from the 12th, is not for the faint hearted. Hole 13 is a long par 3 played with OB all up the right requires a well struck shot to make the green. Standing on the 14th fairway you are met with one of the narrowest fairways in Europe, a reachable par 4 but if you let your ball stray right or left you’ll be in trouble. The final 4 holes are exceptional with 15 playing into an amphitheater green, a last chance for a two putt birdie or better. The dunes are huge and similar to those at Cruden Bay. 16 is a classic par 3 that plays a club longer back up the hill. If you can position your ball between the mammoth dunes left and bunkers right on 17 the task becomes a lot easier and 18 on the day we played from the tips was playing long very long. @theisland is a top class venue and worthy of its status as one of the best courses to play in Ireland, we loved it and will be getting back there as soon as the chance arises. Greenfees €325 Monday to Sunday 2026 season #theisland #ireland #guiness #tikfollowstok #fyp

⛳️ The Island Golf Club 📍County Dublin, Ireland The Island Golf Club “Established in 1890, The Island Golf Club enjoys a unique setting bordered by sea on 3 sides. A classic links course set in a rugged terrain & nestled between the highest sand dunes along the east coast. Only 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and 30 minutes from Dublin City Centre, The Island is favourably located in the remote and tranquil Estuary of Donabate & Malahide.​” ➡️➡️ Get started on your ultimate golf vacation: www.celticgolf.com/custom-trip