When I asked an Irish tour company to arrange accommodation and tee-times for several links courses, starting in Northern Ireland, it suggested I add another club to my list. I hadn’t heard of Ballyliffin in the North of Donegal but I was delighted to head north
While Ulster’s links courses get the most attention from golfers, there are parkland courses to consider as well. Golf was first played in Ireland on the land now known as the Holywood Golf Course under the guise of Royal Belfast. The Royal Club moved on in
The Royal County Down Golf Club (RCD) is judged by the highest standards of links golf courses and passes the test. It’s located in Northern Ireland close to the border of the Republic with the beautiful Mountains of Mourne in the distance and great views of
A weekend in Cork is the perfect amount of time to spend in this glorious city located in Ireland’s southern region! With two days, you can explore the historical and cultural sites of the city, try some of the food that makes Cork the country’s foodie
The Open Championship returned to Royal Portrush Golf Club in 2019 for the first time since 1951 and it was apt that the winner was an Irishman, Shane Lowry. The Dunluce course has held many national competitions previously, and the 2019 Open took two holes from
I once heard a disgruntled tourist say that there are “no activities in Dublin except to go to the pub and get drunk”. Although Irish people do love their pubs and pints, this is simply not true! There are many activities in Dublin that don’t involve
As someone who lives here, I’ve got a pretty good handle on the best day trips from Dublin. Luckily, Ireland is pretty small, so you can get to a surprising amount of places in a day. It’s also got a huge amount to do without even
If you’re looking for some fun things to do in Dun Laoghaire then you have come to the right place! Ireland’s coastal town of Dun Laoghaire is a popular hotspot for tourists and locals alike. Between strolls down the pier, eating locally sourced fish and chips,
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