The Island, without a doubt, is one of the finest links courses in Ireland. It can be deservedly mentioned in the same breath as Portmarnock, Ballybunion, Lahinch, Royal Dublin or indeed any of Irelands finest links courses. COURSE DETAILS - Par 71, SSS 72, Length 6,660 yards. CADDIES - Caddies available if booked. Only 3.5 miles from the centre of Dublin, on Bull Island, a bird sanctuary. It's the second-oldest club in Ireland and is designed in the old tradition of seaside links: The front nine goes out in a line (wind helping) and the back nine comes back in a line (wind against).