It is a dangerous course, although debatably (is there such a word?) no more so than Skerries, which scares me even as an open road.
At least at Ballakeighan, you have the option (used by us once) to go straight on in emergency.
All the major junctions offer this esacape, and it is used regularly. The scariest bit for me is the section between the black (bomb?)hole and Crossfourways. So fast, and so narrow. And, as a passenger, I never liked Church Bends through Great Meadow, but that was just me not getting to grips with it, I think.
Now Stadium....yum yum...and into Castletown Corner...salivating at the very thought!
The balance between encouragement and concern of the officials at the Southern is perfect. They are the best there is, anywhere.
I just love the course and the club.