Strandhill is situated in the picturesque county of Sligo in the North West of Ireland. It is a seaside resort that comes alive during the summer months. Strandhill boasts a challenging 18-hole links set amongst the dunes, with Knockarea, the fabled mountain, overlooking the course. Queen Maeve, who ruled the province of Connacht in the 1st century A.D., is said to be buried in the mountaintop cairn. There is a signposted trail to the top, which offers wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. You can appreciate the exhilarating waves, and majestic sunsets from the golden beaches.
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Strandhill is internationally renowned for its ideal surfing conditions, with
people coming from all over the world to ride the fantastic waves. Waves from
the Atlantic are often gigantic rollers and this is a much-favoured spot for
surfers - it is in fact the best in Europe and championship events are held
here.
Strandhill is the nursery for surfing talent in the North West and a number of
locals have gone on to represent Ireland at international events.
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