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Sheraton Fota Island - 5* Golf for Ireland

Golfers staying at the 131-room Sheraton Fota Island Golf Resort & Spa Cork will enjoy a championship golf course set amongst beautiful parkland scenery, regarded as one of the best courses in Ireland .

The 131 room hotel is adjacent to the 18 hole Championship Course which is located in a magnificent parkland setting, overlooking the coast. The Clubhouse surveys the 18 th island green, one of Ireland 's most picturesque golf holes.

Avid golfers will love the championship standard golf course, designed in 1993 by Christy O'Connor Jr, which promises to challenge the skills of all players. The woodland interwoven course has previously hosted the Irish Open and this June will play host to the AIB Seniors Open. The course record of 63 was set by Colin Montgomerie at the Irish Open in 2002.

Eminent golf architect Jeff Howes redesigned the original 18 holes in 1998 and has recently designed a further nine holes of championship standard golf course, which will open later this year.

Golf enthusiasts who need to improve their play, can take advantage of the treatments and facilities uniquely tailored to golfers on offer at the resort's Island Spa . The spa has been created to concentrate on wellbeing, both for clients in pursuit of golfing excellence, as well as holistic relaxation. Island Spa offers the complete spa experience, with 18 treatment rooms including a special couple's treatment area; a hydrotherapy suite, including a pool complete with flotation beds and the walking river which uses water currents and reflexology to revitalise; plus the thermal suite with its tepidarium and hammam spa. The spa also has a fully equipped and spacious Sheraton Fitness gym, with a full size swimming pool and relaxation area.

After a day golfing, a warm welcome awaits guests at The Cove Restaurant; a gourmet grill room specialising in locally caught seafood, fine Irish meat and organic produce. Alternatively, The Fota Restaurant, with its terrace overlooking the park, offers all day dining and a hearty Irish breakfast to set players up for a day on the greens. The Amber Lounge is the perfect place for a coffee during the day or to sample one of over 75 whiskeys by the fireside after dinner.

Fota Island is just north of the larger island of Cobh . The island lies off the N25 Road from Cork to Waterford . The hotel is located 20 minutes from Cork airport with direct flights to Dublin , Belfast and most regional UK cities and European capitals. For more information visit www.sheraton.com/cork .