Golf

Rosslare Golf Club. Opened in 1905, this 30-hole championship links sits on a narrow peninsula with the harbor on one side and the Irish Sea on the other. On the 18-hole Old Course, the "Barber's Pole" is the devilishly tricky par-4 11th hole. The 12-hole Burrow Course was designed by Irish legend Christy O'Connor Junior. The course is famous for its stunning flora and birdlife. Rosslare Strand, Rosslare, Co. Wexford. 053/913–2203; www.rosslaregolf.com. May--Sept., weekdays €45, weekends €60; Mar. and Apr. and Oct.--Dec., weekdays €35, weekends €45; Jan. and Feb., weekdays €30, weekends €35 .

St. Helens Bay Golf Resort. With panoramic views of the south Wexford coastline and Tuskar Rock, 18-hole St. Helens Bay, a relatively new course, is a classic Irish golf experience. Designed by Irish Ryder Cup hero Philip Walton, it's famous for its challenging but stunning final two holes. There's a fun 9-hole golf course right next door if you feel like extending your day. Off St. Helen's Dr., Kilrane, Co. Wexford. 053/913–3234; www.sthelensbay.ie. Apr.–Oct., weekdays €25, weekends €30; Nov.–Mar., weekdays €20, weekends €25.