Where are the best places to play footgolf in Ireland?

For those not in the know, the hybrid sport - which has existed since 2008 - merges football and golf together.  We've already gone through the basic rules and history of the game but let's dig into where you can join in around Ireland.

Footgolf has quickly emerged as a popular sporting activity in Ireland - but where exactly on the island can you enjoy the hybrid game?

Where to play footgolf in Ireland

Leinster

There are quite a few options in Dublin. Footee in Tallaght was opened in 2013 and was Ireland's first footgolf course to open at the time.

The course combines slick fairways, tricky bunkers and an abundance of trees on a parkland course, nestled in the Dublin Mountains, overlooking the city.

Further west and closer to the Kildare border you can find Ballybane FootGolf. Close to the N4 and N7, Ballybane offers a family-friendly outdoor experience for all ages across its 18 holes.

Up by the airport and just off the M2 you can also find Footgolf Dublin, which is situated on the premises of the famous White House Pub.

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In Kildare, you can tee off at FootGolf Kildare, located a six-minute drive outside of Edenderry at Highfield Golf Club.

Navan Adventure Centre provides a variety of sporting activities in Meath, including footgolf.

Connacht

Follow the M6 outside of Athlone and you'll reach Thomastown Par 3 Golf in Roscommon. The highly-rated course provides plenty for those looking for either a footgolf or a traditional golf fix.

There's also Galway Footgolf just outside Loughrea and the scenic Foot Golf Mayo that takes in breathtaking views of Croagh Patrick.

Ulster

Where better to enjoy some great views than Donegal? Rosapenna right in the very north-west has you covered there.

The Foyle Golf Centre just north of Derry is another option while locals in Belfast can enjoy Newtownabbey Foot Golf on the outskirts of the city.

 There's plenty more where that came from such as Kellys Golf Centre in Newry or Brackaville Footgolf in Tyrone.

Munster

Wrapping things up in the southwest we have Munster Footgolf on the banks of the Shannon in Clare along with Foot Golf Cork in Belgooly.

Cashel Foot Golf is an option for those in Tipperary while the beautiful views of Dingle are on offer for those who head to the Cúrsa Pháirc & Phoill in Kerry.

* This article was originally published on GeekIreland.com.