The Glasshouse Hotel

The Glasshouse Hotel is an award-recognised 4-star stay and was a finalist for Ireland's City Hotel of the Year in 2018. It has 116 rooms and the design theme carries through upstairs too, with big picture windows that show off either the river or the town.

Rooms are modern, bright and set up well for a golf break. You've got comfortable beds, good bathrooms and enough space to spread out your gear after a wet and windy round. (And yes, in this part of the world, you'll want somewhere you can dry everything properly.) If you're travelling as a group, it's also a straightforward hotel for coming and going, with the reception team used to weekend traffic and early starts.

For golf itineraries, the location is the main selling point. You can build a strong northwest schedule from here and still keep evenings simple, because Sligo's pubs and food spots are on the doorstep. Just make sure you're clear on which links you're prioritising and your transfer times, as coastal runs can take longer than they look on a map.

Food-wise, you've got a few options without leaving the building. The Kitchen Restaurant looks out over the Garavogue and suits a relaxed post-round dinner, with a menu built around local produce including seafood from the Atlantic coast and beef and lamb from the surrounding countryside. The Café Bar is the more casual choice for lighter bites, sandwiches and a decent selection of local craft beers and Irish whiskeys. There's also Afternoon Tea if you fancy something different between rounds or you've non-golfers in the group.

The bar gets busy in the evenings, especially at weekends, with a good mix of locals and guests. If you're here as a society or group, the central location means you can walk to a dozen pubs and restaurants within five minutes, making it easy to explore Sligo's nightlife without needing taxis or designated drivers.