County Offaly lies in the very heart of Ireland and is easily accessible from Dublin, Shannon or Galway.

Tullamore is the capital town of Offaly and the county is home to Ireland’s Taoiseach or Prime Minister Brian Cowan. The county is also the home of Ireland’s latest professional golfer-Shane Lowry recent winner of The Irish Open.

Esker Hills Golf Club is the best recognized golf course in Offaly.