Pro Shop

Francis has been the Head Professional at Portmarnock Golf Club since November 2016.

Francis is a very accomplished golfer having competed on both the European Tour & Challenge Tour from 1996 – 2001.

Highlights - Qualifying for 1998 Open Championship in Royal Birkdale

Lowest Round - 64, Turespana Masters, El Saler, Spain

After finishing with tour life, Francis became the Head Professional at Ballyliffin Golf Club where he spent two and a half years before moving to Carton House, where he later became Director of Golf. During Francis’s time at Carton he oversaw 3 Irish Opens, 1 Seniors Open and the European Amateur Team Championships.

Since moving to Portmarnock Francis’s main focus is on coaching club teams, developing junior golf, teaching, playing casual golf with the members and managing the busy Professionals Shop at Portmarnock.

Francis and his team pride themselves on excellent customer service and really enjoy welcoming and interacting with members and visitors.

Conor Joined Portmarnock Golf Club in April 2018. He studied in the Darren Clarke Golf School for 2 years and played his amateur golf at Carton House. As well as coordinating the daily running of the proshop and staff under the guidance of Head Professional Francis Howley, Conor has taken the lead role in coaching at the club and developed an outstanding reputation for his methods and advice. Conor is TrackMan Level 1 & 2 certified and a fully certified custom fitter, Conor’s holistic approach to golf coaching ensures he gets the most from himself and his players. 

Darragh Mealia is from County Longford and joined the team at Portmarnock Golf Club in July 2020, where he has enrolled onto the PGA program. With a degree in psychology under his belt from Maynooth University and experience representing the college golf team, Darragh is looking forward to his journey, to become a PGA Professional. Darragh played his golf at Co. Longford Golf Club and Co. Sligo Golf Club.

Cian joined the team in April 2022. He came from Ashbourne golf club where he spent 2 years as an assistant. He was involved in developing a highly successful junior coaching program with both club and local schools. He turned pro in August 2021. Cian grew up in Trim Co.Meath and was a member in Co. Meath golf club from a young age competing in amateur events and represented the club in different inter club events.