Planning granted for Old Head clubhouse extension and relocation of cigar room

Exclusive course aims to take advantage of extra Ryder Cup visitors

Computer-generated image of the proposed clubhouse extension at the Old Head of Kinsale.

Planning permission has been granted for a significant extension to the clubhouse at the exclusive Old Head of Kinsale golf links.

The owners of the course, Ashbourne Holdings Ltd, have been approved for the addition of eight new guest bedrooms that will bring the overall number of bedrooms to 28.