The island of Ireland doesn't have much disc golf, but the one 18 course they have is actually really good! I really enjoyed my round here and decided that Ireland definitely needs more courses.

THE PROS:

+LAYOUT: The layout is very well done. It plays all around the Arboretum, and most of the holes were very good, if not great. Lots of shot variety, and some risk/reward with a stream on at least one of the holes.

+OPEN AND WOODED HOLES: There's a little bit of everything here. You have short, wooded holes, longer, but still technical holes, and open bomber holes. This is a very complete course.

+DISTANCES: There is a wide variety of distance here, with holes ranging from 160' to 560'. It's not a pitch and putt.

+HOLE 8: Hole 8 is the signature hole here in my opinion. It's a 516' par 4 that starts open and requires a good shot to the front of the wooded portion of the hole, and then plays downhill through the woods the rest of the way.

+NATURAL BEAUTY: This is a really stunning course. As I mentioned earlier, it's in a college Abortorium (which I'm assuming is like a botanical garden). There are all types of plant life, as well as a miniature waterfall running into a stream on hole 12.

+NAVIGATION: There are next tee signs everywhere here, which are a huge help in finding your way around this course.

-DISTANCE BETWEEN HOLES: If you play here, expect to do a lot of walking, because the holes are not close together. Not a super huge problem, but it is significant enough to mention.

-TEE PADS: A couple of the turf tee pads could use some help. I'm guessing it's because it rains so much here.

-HOLE 6: The actual hole is very good, but it plays right by a walking trail. Just make sure everything is clear before you throw.

-HOLE 1: This hole feels kind of pointless. The tee points down a tunnel of narrow trees... and the basket is to the right of the tunnel in an open field. If they move the basket just 70 feet to the left, this could be a very good hole.

=When we played this course, it wasn't busy except for the walking path.
=You might want to consider bringing waterproof shoes, since I'd guess this course is usually soggy.
=To sum up, this course is a great one! I'd suggest playing it if you like disc golf and are in Northern Ireland. Can we get some more Mach IV's over to Ireland ASAP?

The Mach Vs used on course catch really well- great baskets, The course includes some narrow treelined shots with call for shot-making especially if the brezze is blowing, as it does at some holes. Extremely well maintained area by grounds staff on a weekly basis,the setting is a beautiful arboretum that makes for a super relaxing round.

Can be damp underfoot occasionally. No tee signage as of July 2019 but installation is due August 2019. Clear maps/scorecards are available in the adjacent Sports Centre building.

Almost certainly room for more holes here. Will be a good competition venue.