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Golf Vacations in Ireland ‘The Emerald Isle’
Golfers that visit Ireland will tell you that it is like finding a friend for life. Initially they may visit because they have heard about the fantastic links golf courses around the coast. However, they return to play some more golf, but also to enjoy the pubs that are at the heart of Irish cultural, social and musical life. They are not places just to drink, but to talk, listen to poetry, traditional music, eat delicious food and of course not forgetting the Guinness.
The land is beautiful; the turbulent history stretches back 6000 years and is rich in myths and legends. The traditions are fascinating, fairs, festivals, music including some odd instruments, fiercely competitive dancing and joke telling, particularly one-liners. The Irish also love a good excuse for a party. There is something for everyone, a spectacular coastline with great beaches, horse racing, fishing, water sports, gastronomic dining opportunities, historic sites, social history, and traditional crafts such as the world famous Waterford Crystal. The cities are vibrant and cosmopolitan, not too big but plenty to see and do.
Golfers and non-golfers will have memorable vacation.
Summary of Priced Popular Golf Tours.
(each 7 nights and six rounds of golf):
- The North West Coast – Great Links Golf and exceptional ‘value for money’- 3 locations.
The magnificent links courses along the Atlantic seaboard exploit the spectacular coastal scenery and beaches to the full and provide some of the most challenging and exhilarating golf in the world. Enjoy the easy atmosphere, the warmth of welcome, no queues, no hassle, an unspoilt environment. Here is one of Europe’s most ancient cultures where Irish is still the first language of the community and traditional music, poetry, storytelling and dancing are as vibrant now as ever.
Golf at the remote Ballyliffen and Rosapenna each with two excellent links and at the formidable and highly ranked courses at Donegal and County Sligo.
- West Coast Tour – Golf in Counties Sligo, Mayo and Galway – 4 locations.
Galway city is an experience to be savoured and remembered!. The medieval 'City of the Tribes' dances to a beat uniquely it’s own and is a whirlwind of activity with pubs and restaurants, arts, crafts and culture, full to bursting with things to do,places to go and people to meet. Sligo and Mayo on the spectacular Atlantic west coast are packed full of jostling pubs with traditional music, charming towns and villages, long deserted sandy beaches, magnificent cliffs and historic sites. And of course, smiling faces with the ‘gift of the gab’.
Golf at the famous and highly ranked links of County Sligo, Donegal, Connemara, the rugged Belmullet and Enniscrone and beautiful Westport.
- South West and Shannon – 2 locations
As St Andrews draws golfers to Scotland so Ballybunion is a major attraction in Southwest Ireland. This area features some popular visitor destinations, including Killarney and Cork, Ireland's second largest city. From Killarney you can visit some of the areas greatest features including the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Penninsula and the Gap of Dunloe. The Shannon area has two of Ireland’s top sights, Cliffs of Moher and ‘ The Burren.
Golf at the famous an highly ranked Ballyunion Old, Waterville, Tralee, Killarney, Lahinch and the exciting new Greg Norman course, a natural links Doonbeg.
- South West and Dublin – 3 locations Dublin, Cork and Killarney.
Dublin has one of Europe's most vibrant and exciting nightlife cultures. So whether it's the traditional pubs with Irish music, or the hip and trendy bar and club scene that you're after, you'll find it all in here! Dublin is also famous for its playwrights and choice of theatres, shopping, historic sites, Georgian architecture, restaurants and Guinness. Cork is Ireland’s second city and is also vibrant with many attractions including the famous ‘Blarney Stone’. Between Cork and Dublin you can visit the famous Waterford Crystal Factory and Showrooms. From Killarney you can visit some of the South West’s greatest features including the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Penninsula and the Gap of Dunloe.
Golf at the famous and highly ranked links Ballybunion Old, Waterville, Portmarnock, The Island and The European and at Fota Island one of Ireland’s top inland courses.
- Dublin and Northern Ireland – 2 locations.
You can start the trip with four nights in Dublin. If you're looking for a young, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, a glimpse of an ancient
civilization, a cultural feast, a musical odyssey, stunning scenery, and a spectacular coastline - you’ve come to the right place because Dublin has it all! That’s before we mention the great golfing options. On route to the north you play County Louth and then to Newcastle, a more tranquil town, where you play perhaps the greatest golf course in Ireland, Royal County Down, with the famous ‘Mountains of Mourne’ in the background.
Golf at the highly ranked and well known Portmarnock, The Island, Count Louth, Royal County Down, the excellent St Anne’s links on Bull Island in Dublin Harbour and Ardglass on the rugged coast of County Down.
- Northern Ireland – 2 locations
Golfers visiting Northern Ireland benefit from the fact that the two best golfing areas are also places of great natural beauty. Based at the resort of Portrush you are on the Causeway Coast, 60 miles of the most beautiful coast you could imagine. The highlight is an amazing rock formation the Giant's Causeway, a word heritage site. You can also visit the fascinating city of Londonderry. On the south coast you stay at Newcastle where Royal County Down golf club is overlooked by the Mountains of Mourne an astonishingly wild and unspoilt region with many challenging hiking trails.
Golf at the well known and highly ranked Royal Portrush, Portstewart, Royal County Down and at ‘hidden gems’ Castlerock, Ballyliffen and Ardglass.
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