Ireland is a country that steeped in history, culture, geographical beauty and youthful energy. Positioned in the Atlantic Ocean on the outskirts of Western Europe, Ireland is a region famous for its scenery with a beautiful, much indented coast, great areas of mountains, deep glens, lakes and sandy beaches. The rich and natural resources in Ireland played an important role in the turbulent history of the country and major conflict’s have occurred between the original inhabitants of the land and a variety of invading forces over the past 1,000 years.
Ireland is renowned for its hospitality and warm welcome – the visiting golfer is assured both. There is a stunning selection of golf courses – from championship links to parkland courses – where the scenic splendour may distract players from the continuing challenge. Just too many to name!
South West Ireland is, without doubt, one of the world's leading golf holiday destinations. It is inundated with wonderful golf and does not lack for warm hospitality either! There are plenty of superb inland courses such as Adare Manor and Killarney, but it is the seaside tests that this part of Ireland is famed for. County Clare offers the best of old and new with Lahinch and Greg Norman's stunning Doonbeg sitting proudly on its coast. However, a golf break to Kerry can involve just as many stimulating challenges including Waterville, Tralee and, of course, the legendary links at Ballybunion. With over 1,000km of picturesque coastline and remarkable landmarks as well, a south west Irish golf holiday is one that will be treasured for a long time.
The stunning coastline of West Ireland is filled with a mixture of great golf courses and true hidden gems. As you would expect, a west of Ireland golf break will include some sensational links golfing. There are two majestic examples at Rosapenna and further south you come across the 100 year old Co. Sligo and rugged Enniscrone. The undulating landscape of Mayo has been used beautifully to create the outstanding Carne Golf Links and further south in Galway, the Connemara Course offers amazing views of the ocean. If you're after links golf as it used be, a west Irish golf holiday is just the ticket.
From Waterford to Wexford, the South East of Ireland has fantastic hotels offering a great base for a relaxing golf break. You can stay on the outskirts of Kilkenny at the luxurious Mount Juliet 5* or if you prefer to be by the sea then the charming Faithlegg House 4* is a great option. The whole region is steeped in culture from the lively pubs to the historical remains, making every moment of your south east Irish golf break an entertaining one.
From a golfing point of view, the area surrounding Dublin offers the very best of the old and the new. Eastern Irish golf breaks and holidays can take in tours of the great links courses that adorn this coast such as Portmarnock and The European Club or stays at top class 5* golf resorts like The K Club and Druids Glen. With stays also available in central Dublin, your golf holiday can also take in a multitude of cultural activities.
The European Capital of Culture 2005, Cork has a seemingly never-ending supply of great golf. Golf breaks to Cork offer great variety from entertaining parkland golf at Fota Island to the stunning cliff-top course at Old Head of Kinsale.
Due to the ready availability of economical flights to Ireland with Ryanair and other airlines, and ferry crossings with P&O Irish Sea, Stenna Line and Irish Ferries, there has never been a better time to sample the Emerald Isle.
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