This 10-day golf extravaganza is a golfer’s idea of heaven.

Incorporating Ireland’s finest destinations, you will travel from Dublin through the South West and the West of Ireland on this star-studded tour.  

Starting off in Dublin, there is no better way to keep the energy levels high and counter jet lag than by taking the coast road to the wonderful European Club, which is less than an hour south of the city in the Garden Country of Ireland. Your Driver Guide can treat you to a return journey via the Wicklow Mountains, stopping at the famed Johnnie Foxes Pub. The next day, we recommend Portmarnock Golf Club, which is consistently ranked amongst the top golf courses in the world.

Head south the next day and after visiting the impressive Rock of Cashel, you will arrive in the Kingdom of Kerry for four nights. In the region, we’ll secure enviable tee-times at Ballybunion Golf Club, Waterville Golf Club and Tralee Golf Club. Finally, you will travel to the Limerick region to play Adare Manor, Lahinch Golf Club and Doonbeg Golf Club before departing either from Shannon Airport or Dublin Airport. 

This itinerary is jam packed with golf! It also includes a lot of the main touring regions in the country. You will be effortlessly afforded the opportunity to experience Dublin City and its wide offering, the Wicklow Mountains, the Rock of Cashel, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, plus many more sites as your golf will be on the routes of these special attractions.

Your Driver Guide will be on hand to advise and facilitate you from the moment you are picked up to the moment you wave goodbye.

Our dedicated team have one goal in mind and that is to make each and every person’s trip one they will remember for the rest of their lives! The advantage of having this dedicated team at your disposal is that this 10-day extravaganza can be played out to suit you and your group. If, for example, you are flying in and out of Shannon, our team will identify the best route and work from West to East. Similarly, if your idea of golf heaven is to spend 10 days purely travelling up and down the full length of the Wild Atlantic Way, our team will source and confirm tee-times, hotel reservations and attractions for you to capture what you want. 

If you do have any special requests that you cannot see mentioned here, be sure to get in touch and we can begin to carve out your ultimate Irish golf adventure! 

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Highlights

  • 10 nights in 5-star accommodation
  • Play 8 world-class courses
  • Private luxury transport
  • Personal Golf Driver Guide
  • Non-golfer touring
  • Evenings of music, entertainment, and whiskey tastings
  • Courses: Portmarnock, The European Club, Adare Manor, Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, Doonbeg, Lahinch
  • Hotel recommendations: The Merrion Hotel, Westbury Hotel, Killarney Park Hotel, Adare Manor
  • Region: Dublin, South West & West
  • Other options: Helicopter transfers
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The European Club
Portmarnock Golf Club
Ballybunion Golf Club
Waterville Golf Links
Tralee Golf Club
Adare
Lahinch Golf
Doonbeg Golf Club

Courses

Portmarnock

Portmarnock

Portmarnock

Portmarnock

Portmarnock

European Club

European Club

If you are staying an extra night in Dublin City or maybe you have set up camp in Wicklow, the European Club is a real treat for golfers who are spending some time on the east coast. Just an hour south of Dublin City, the European Club provides one of the toughest links tests in all of Ireland. The course, by links standards, is quite new yet it feels as though golfers have been walking this track for over a century as the 18-hole course is carefully carved out of some of the best land in Brittas Bay. 

The European Club has hosted the Irish Open 19 times since the competition’s inauguration in 1927. The last time the course held the event was in 2003. Each time the event was played, Portmarnock boasted a field of at least 34 competitors who were either major winners in prospect or had already held a major championship.  

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Portmarnock

Portmarnock has hosted the Irish Open 19 times since the competition’s inauguration in 1927. The last time the course held the event was in 2003. Each time the event was played, Portmarnock boasted a field of at least 34 competitors who were either major winners in prospect or had already held a major championship.  

Over the years it has welcomed some of golfs elite players. These names include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington – the list goes on and on and on and then on again some more!  

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Ballybunion Golf Club

The Old Course at Ballybunion is undoubtedly one of the most popular links courses in the southwest, Ireland, and the entire world. Located in County Kerry, Ballybunion is the most sought-after tee time in the region. It has featured heavily on golf itineraries ever since Tom Watson visited in 1981 and put it on the map. 

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Waterville Golf Links

The history of the course dates back all the way to 1889. Waterville is quite remote so naturally, there is an interesting story as to how it became one of Ireland’s top golf destinations. American men came to Waterville as part of their work to lay the first transatlantic cable which aimed to deliver messages between North America and Europe. Their base was in Waterville and as they spent quite some time there, they began to set up a golf course. When the demand for their work phased out, the course closed in the 1950s before being restored to what we know it as today.  

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Tralee Golf Club

The first course that Arnold Palmer designed in Europe, and described by him as “the most perfect piece of land to build a golf course on” Tralee Golf Club has been fondly looked upon by some of the world’s finest golfers such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Tralee Golf Club is another jewel in the crown of links golf in the South West of Ireland. 

Read the full profile of the Tralee Golf Club here.

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Adare Manor Golf Course

Though most visitors come to Ireland to play links golf, there is one major parkland exception, Adare Manor. Set in the picturesque estate of one of Ireland’s finest manor house hotels, this magnificent parkland course is one of the finest of its kind in all of Europe and is why it was awarded the 2027 Ryder Cup.  

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Lahinch Golf Course

Located 45 minutes from Shannon International Airport, Lahinch is famous throughout the world of golf since the 1890’s while, in more recent years, it has become a very popular international surfing destination.

Lahinch is a key destination on the Wild Atlantic Way, located on the edge of the Burren National Park (UNESCO recognized Global and European Geopark) and only 10km from one of the world’s great natural wonders, the Cliffs of Moher, while the Aran Islands can be accessed by ferry from Doolin.

Read the full profile of Lahinch Golf Club here.

Doonbeg Golf Links

Doonbeg Golf Links

Doonbeg golf course, located at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, is regarded as one of the top golf resorts anywhere in the world. Situated on over 400 acres of Ireland’s most spectacular links overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean, Trump Doonbeg has been named the #1 Resort in Europe by Conde Nast Traveler, a World’s Best by Travel + Leisure, and many, many more.

This spectacular Martin Hawtree-designed, 18-hole Championship golf links course is a stunning site to behold. You will experience not only an incredible course, but unparalleled five star facilities, world-class hospitality and the highest standards of luxury.

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Accommodation

Merrion Hotel, Dublin

Merrion Hotel, Dublin

Merrion Hotel, Dublin

Merrion Hotel, Dublin

The Merrion Hotel Dublin

Westbury Hotel, Dublin

Westbury Hotel, Dublin

Killarney Park Hotel, Kerry

Killarney Park Hotel, Kerry

Killarney Park Hotel, Kerry

Adare Manor, Limerick

Adare Manor, Limerick

Drawing room at the Merrion Hotel Dublin

Merrion Hotel, Dublin

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Many of the 142 bedrooms and suites overlook period landscaped gardens. Guests can dine in the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud or The Cellar Restaurant and Bar. The intimate No 23 cocktail bar waits as does the Tethra Spa which boasts an 18m pool, steam room, fully equipped gymnasium and two private treatment rooms. The Merrion offers six private dining and meeting rooms. Visit Website

Westbury Hotel, Dublin

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Voted Number 1 Hotel in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards US, 2018, The Westbury Hotel in Dublin is a sophisticated five-star hotel and is one of The Leading Hotels of the World.  You can walk to any number of theatres, clubs, restaurants, bars and Dublin’s premier shopping street, Grafton Street. The interior of the hotel is spacious and enjoys a large foyer, meeting areas and a buzz of people on the move in one of Europe’s most vibrant shopping and socializing hubs. Visit Website.

Killarney Park Hotel, Kerry

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The Killarney Park located in the centre of Killarney Town has for many years being the destinations leading 5 Star Hotel. The hotel combines excellent services with intimacy and friendly staff who make staying at the hotel a memorable experience. The hotel has an excellent spa facility, music in the bar on summer nights and a choice of excellent restaurants. Located in the centre of town this is an ideal base to enjoy the nightlife of Killarney at leisure and perhaps an evening show. Visit Website.

Adare Manor, Limerick

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Adare Manor has been a byword for elegant lifestyle for over two centuries. The 840-acre estate that surrounds the Manor House consists of sweeping parklands, cultivated gardens, formal French gardens, magnificent mature trees. The extensive gardens also boast a fully matured Robert Trent Jones Senior golf course and Adare Manor Equestrian Centre and Spa. Visit Website.

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Transport

When you tour Ireland with Ireland Chauffeur Travel, you travel in style and luxury. We use specialised Mercedes vehicles for our golfers, ensuring extended legroom and additional space for clubs. Your private chauffeur driver will be an avid golfer and will guide you around Ireland in the latest luxury Mercedes models, showing you the best of the country as well as the courses.

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Experiences

As well as experiencing these top golf courses, your Travel Advisor can enhance your trip with many other experiences along the way. Here are a few to whet your appetite...

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Book of Kells at Trinity College

The Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed, and which displays the Book of Kells.

The Book of Kells contains the four Gospels in Latin based on the Vulgate text which St Jerome completed in 384AD, intermixed with readings from the earlier Old Latin translation. The book is written on vellum (prepared calfskin) in a bold and expert version of the script known as “insular majuscule”.

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Burren Smoke House

The Burren Smokehouse is a family-run business that was set up in 1989 by Birgitta & Peter Curtin. They researched the smoking traditions in Ireland and in Sweden and the idea of the Smokehouse was born. For over a century now, the Curtin family have owned the ‘Roadside Tavern’ nearby which was the first place where their own smoked salmon was served. Its quality became known very soon, and pubs, hotels and restaurants in the Lisdoonvarna area started to order salmon from the Smokehouse. At that time three people were working in the Smokehouse, today there is a team of almost 20. Orders started to come in from all over Ireland, followed by those from hotels and restaurants in the UK. Nowadays, the Burren Smokehouse supplies smoked salmon all over the world, within 48 hours.

About Burren Smoke House

The Burren Smokehouse is a family-run business that was set up in 1989 by Birgitta & Peter Curtin. They researched the smoking traditions in Ireland and in Sweden and the idea of the Smokehouse was born. For over a century now, the Curtin family have owned the ‘Roadside Tavern’ nearby which was the first place where their ownsmoked salmon was served. Its quality became known very soon, and pubs, hotels and restaurants in the Lisdoonvarna area started to order salmon from the Smokehouse.

At that time three people were working in the Smokehouse, today there is a team of almost 20. Orders started to come in from all over Ireland, followed by those from hotels and restaurants in the UK. Nowadays, the Burren Smokehouse supplies smoked salmon all over the world, within 48 hours.

Visitor Centre

In 1995, we opened our visitor centre to showcase the traditional way of smoking, our products and those of other food producers in the area. Visitors can get a tasting of our Burren smoked Irish salmon and watch a DVD presentation about the smoking process. They can discover mosaics inside and outside our shop that are telling the story of the “Salmon of Knowledge”.

We carefully source our quality raw materials for the Burren Smoked Salmon, Trout and Mackerel.

“We believe in Finest Quality Food Products, good customer care and a good group of team workers to ensure that we keep up our standards.”

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Cliffs of Moher

Stretching for five miles along Ireland’s western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300 million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering inconceivable  views, according to Conde Nast. You might know them better as the Cliffs of Insanity from The Princess Bride and, along with the Burren, this is now a UNESCO site. We can bring you to this epic landscape by car, boat or air.

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Killarney Craic & Ceol

The town of Killarney is famous for its excellent array of restaurants, pubs and evening entertainment, see attached dining recommendations. Bars such as Danny Mann, The Failte and Laurel’s Singing Pub have regular sessions. The NEC has quality live shows during the summer, including Celtic Steps The Show. Nearby Siamsa Tire in Tralee can be booked on request. Time your trip well and catch horse racing just outside of town.