Fairways Hotel

1. Go to the dogs at the Dundalk Stadium
   This is a fantastic night out with lots of fun and craic to be had.- Click here for 2009 Race Fixtures
2. Ice Skating at the fantastic Dundalk Ice Dome. Learn to skate, take part in a public skate or see an ice hockey match - this is the finest Ice Rink in Ireland and is the first olympic size ice rink in the country.
3. Hill Walking in the Cooley Mountains. - The Cooley Peninsula provides moderate hill walking in the Cooley Mountains and on Slieve Foy with breathtaking views of the Mourne Mountains and the North East Coast. A number of trails are available including the Tain trail which is marked along the way.
4. Visit Carlingford & Carlingford Adventure Centre , the gem of the North East, only 30 minutes drive from the hotel. The scenery is stunning along the way and Carlingford itself is steeped in history with the added bonus of having some of the finest eateries of the East Coast of Ireland.
5. Indulge in a game or two of Golf. County Louth is home to some of Ireland's finest Courses - Baltray and Seapoint. Other local Golf clubs include Dundalk Golf Club, Ardee Golf Club and Greenore Golf Club, Concra Golf Club.
6. Enjoy an art exhibition or music recital at the Dundalk Town Hall.
7. Horse Riding at Ravensdale
8. Enjoy a day of leisure at the wonderful Felda Fitness Centre
9. Shopping - Depending on the rate of exchange on the day you can choose to shop in Dundalk where two fantastic shopping centres, the Long Walk and the Marshes Shopping Centre have plenty of shops to keep you occupied or if you wish to travel north, Newry and its shops are only 20 minutes drive from the hotel.
10. Bru Na Boinne , Co. Meath - is About 12km from Drogheda & Dundalk - its one of the worlds Most important Archaeological Landscapes , dominated by the spectuacular prehistoric passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth

There are lots of excellent pubs and restaurants in the local area and our Reception staff are happy to make reservations for dinner or lunch. In particular we recommend:

• The Windsor Bar & Restaurant - Main Street, Dundalk
• The Claremont & The Brake - Blackrock, Dundalk
• The Jade Garden, Chinese Restaurant - Park Street, Dundalk
• The Adelphi Jade - Long Walk, Dundalk

Dundalk has wonderful pubs. Whether you like good pub grub or live music or just want to relax over a pint, Dundalk pubs have it all.

The Mean Fiddler
A well-frequented pub in Dundalk town centre, The Mean Fiddler has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere making it an ideal venue for an enjoyable night out.
Barrack Street, Dundalk, Tel: +353 (0) 42 932 9188

Parkes Bar
Trendy town-centre bar with live music at weekends.
Hotel Imperial, Park Street, Dundalk

The Phoenix Bar
Located right in the middle of town, The Phoenix Bar has a great ambience with live bands and traditional music sessions regularly.
Park Street, Dundalk, Tel: +353 (0) 42 935 2925

Sextons
A traditional Irish pub with open turf fires, flag floors and timber beams, with a range of pub food on offer including seafood, steaks and traditional Irish cuisine.
Dublin Road, Dundalk, Tel: +353 (0) 42 932 1593

Spirit Store
A haven for relaxation, conversation, great beer and quality live entertainment, the Spirit Store is focussed on the creative, cultural, musical and arts activities in Dundalk.  The pub features a permanent live venue on the first floor with a wide range of events including drama, poetry readings, comedy nights, functions and gigs.  There are traditional sessions in the bar every Sunday night. The weekly events in the Spirit Store cater for all tastes and a night in the Spirit Store will be one that you will not forget!

The Sportsman Country Club
Located just outside Dundalk, The Sportsman Country Club features a restaurant and bar.
Drummasilla, Ravensdale, Dundalk, Tel: +353 (0) 42 937 1537

The Windsor Bar
Located in a large, redbrick two-storey building, The Windsor Bar has been run by the same family for twenty years and offers a relaxed atmosphere popular with both locals and visitors.

Good Time Charlie’s
This lively bar, popular with locals, is a great place to enjoy live music with live bands playing most nights. Francis Street, Dundalk

Fitzpatrick's
Fitzpatrick’s offers two authentic bars – the Shanronnan Bar and the Fitzpatrick’s Bar.  The former is a cosy bar ideal for enjoying a quiet pint, watching a sports match, or enjoy the traditional music sessions held regularly in the bar while the Fitzpatrick’s Bar features open fires and a fascinating range of artifacts and bar snacks.  During the summer months, the beer gardens are also open allowing visitors to enjoy a drink in the establishment’s beautiful gardens.

The Jockeys
Popular with young and old alike, this family-run pub is renowned for both its quality of food and its friendly relaxed atmosphere.  There are traditional Irish music sessions every Friday night.
Dundalk, Tel: +353 (0) 42 933 4621

The Lisdoo
The Lisdoo’s lounge is the perfect place to relax and unwind - enjoy a quiet drink or a bar snack or for something more upbeat, there is live music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.  The snug also shows soccer, gaelic and rugby games

Concra Wood Golf and Country Club

Excellent 18 hole championship golf course with specially negotiated green fees for hotel guests.

Concra Wood Golf & Country Club was designed by Christy O’Connor Junior and Christy O’Connor Senior. It opened in 2008, and is one of Ireland’s and Europe’s finest golf courses.
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Dundalk Golf Club

Hosting National, International and PGA events on a regular basis, Dundalk is a wonderful test of golf where visitors will receive the warmest of welcomes and the finest cuisine in our magnificent clubhouse while enjoying the breathtaking views.
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Dundalk is a very accessible town halfway between Dublin and Belfast.

By Train

There are regular trains to and from Dublin and Belfast. Check out the timetable and book your ticket.

By Bus

There are a number of options available to the bus traveller. Bus Eireann have regular coaches to and from Belfast and Dundalk as well as other towns on the East Coast and Midlands. Matthews Coaches offer direct coaches to and from Dublin.