an outstanding −5 (67) on the final day including an eagle on the last for a total of −14 to win by 3. Golf Ireland In 2020, Golf Ireland was established as the single governing body for golf in Ireland by the amalgamation of The Golfing Union of Ireland, the men's association founded in 1891) and Irish Ladies Golf Union (or ILGU; the ladies' association founded in 1893). The GUI had their national headquarters on the Carton House Demesne, which facility also comprised the GUI National Academy, a teaching facility for up-and-coming golfers, as well as being a facility available to all golfers in Ireland. Rugby The IRFU have used the house and its demesne for training and a team base since 2010 Soccer A range of soccer teams come to Carton House for pre-season training. Newcastle United F.C. became the first team to train at the Platinum One group facility. Real Madrid became the second team to go to Carton House in 2009. Shamrock Rovers F.C. also trained there ahead of the 2010 season. Chelsea F.C. and Birmingham City F.C. have trained at the facility. It was visited by the Brazil national team during 2008. In July 2010, Wolverhampton Wanderers held a week-long training camp. During an interview for Irish TV, Wolves manager Mick McCarthy stated that Middlesbrough FC would be there later. In July 2013 Birmingham City F.C. held a week-long training camp. In 2016 Newcastle United F.C. spent a week at Carton House during pre-season, and returned for another week-long stay in pre-season 2017 and 2018. Burnley FC also visited during pre-season 2017. GAA Dublin GAA used Carton House Demesne for training during the summer of 2009. References Bibliography Murdoch, Tessa (ed.) (2022). Great Irish Households: Inventories from the Long Eighteenth Century. Cambridge: John Adamson, inventory of Carton House given in transcript, pp. 247–56 and 265–303 External links Carton House Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort Ireland Maynooth Town Co. Kildare Maynooth Houses in the Republic of Ireland Buildings and structures in County Kildare Golf clubs and courses in the Republic of Ireland Golf in County Kildare Hotels in County Kildare Tourist attractions in County Kildare FitzGerald dynasty Irish Open (golf) venues Richard Cassels buildings