Golfing Tour of Ireland

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE SHANNON AND TRANSFER TO KILLARNEY
Arrive Shannon Airport and transfer to Killarney, located about 2 ½ hours south of the airport. This is a wonderful base for a couple of days to play some of Ireland’s most famous golf courses.
Remainder of day at leisure.
Accommodation: Killarney Royal Hotel

Day 2: THE RING OF KERRY (B)
Travel part of the Ring of Kerry to Waterville to play the wonderful course at Waterville. Golf at Waterville is a mystical experience – the beauty of classic links land, surrounded by the sea. Over 100 years old, Waterville is rated among the top 5 courses in Ireland and the top 20 links courses in the world. Forget the lob wedge. Think bump and run and creative shot making. Return to Killarney.
Overnight: Killarney Royal Hotel

Day 3: GOLF AT KILLEEN COURSE, KILLARNEY (B)
Today enjoy golf on the Killeen Course at the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, which is located just on the outskirts of the town, surrounded by the Killarney lakes and mountains. At 6474 metres it will certainly challenge the longest of hitters and with water on almost every hole accuracy is essential. Killeen played host to the Carroll’s Irish Open in both 1991 and 1992, and proved to be a stern test for the Pro’s.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy some local sightseeing
Overnight: Killarney Royal Hotel

Day 4: KILLARNEY TO LIMERICK (B)
Depart Killarney and travel to Adare Manor, located in County Limerick – about 1 ½ hours from Killarney. Adare is one of Ireland’s prettiest villages and owes its reputation to its setting in the woods among rich quiet farmlands by the River Maigue that runs through Ireland’s Golden Vale.
In the afternoon play Adare Manor Golf Course.
Designed by the world renowned Robert Trent Jones Snr, the Adare Golf Club is considered to be Ireland’s finest parkland course and one of Mr Jones’s crowning achievements. The course contains many aquatic features including a 14 acre man-made lake anchoring the front nine. The River Maigue meanders through the 18 holes creating a sense of beauty and challenge, particularly on the 11th par 3 and the 18th par 5 finishing hole.
Overnight: Adare Manor, County Limerick

Day 5: ADARE TO MOUNT JULIET (B)
Depart Adare and travel through County Tipperary to the Mount Juliet Estate, located in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.
In the afternoon enjoy golf on the Mount Juliet Course, or enjoy some of the other estate activities such as fishing, horse-riding, spa etc.
The beautiful and challenging Mount Juliet course has established itself as a premier golfing venue for Top The par 72, 7300 yard layout boasts rolling fairways, many feature water hazards and contoured greens, all superbly blended into the spectacular setting of this famous old Irish Estate.
Overnight: Mount Juliet Estate

Day 6: MOUNT JULIET TO COUNTY KILDARE (B)
Depart Mount Juliet and travel to County Kildare, centre of the horse-racing and breeding industry in Ireland. Enjoy a round of golf at the K Club.
Smurfit Course - The Smurfit Course at The K Club has already been described as probably the greatest inland Golf Course to be developed in Ireland. The construction has attracted attention throughout Europe because of its scale and the construction.
After golf travel into Dublin, the capital city that lies about 45 minutes from the K Club.
Overnight: Brooks Hotel

Day 7: DUBLIN (B)
Enjoy a day at leisure in Dublin. A half day city tour with a local guide is recommended which will give a good introduction to the city.
Dublin has all the attractions of a modern city, combined with the beauty and heritage of the past. The inside visits during the city tour will include Trinity College and St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Custom House, Four Courts, Christchurch Cathedral and Georgian Dublin with its’ beautiful 18th century houses and squares.
Remainder of day at leisure for independent sightseeing and shopping.
Overnight: Brooks Hotel, Dublin

Day 8: DEPART DUBLIN (B)
Transfer to Dublin Airport.

Included:
• Accommodation for 6 nights
• Breakfast daily
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Transport between all accommodations
• Personalized, private sightseeing and golfing as per itinerary

Not Included:
• International airfare and departure taxes
• Gratuities
• Items of a personal nature

For more information please contact Concierge Traveller.

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