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Lahinch

Lahinch

Drive up the coast and spurn the delights of the Shannon and Limerick if only to get to County Clare and Lahinch, one of the world’s great links courses. Lahinch is often called an Alister Mackenzie course, but his 1927…

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Dingle

Dingle

The quite breathtaking scenery of a journey around Dingle Bay, with small, hidden coves and fishing villages continues until you arrive at Dingle itself. Dingle’s reputation for fantastic seafood is well-founded, and almost as good as a night in one…

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Dooks

Dooks

Along the south-west coast, golf has been played in Dingle Bay since the 1800s and in 1889, Dooks, a nine-hole course, was opened. The members designed and built a further nine holes which opened in 1970.

Martin Hawtree carried…

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Tralee

Tralee

On the majestic Atlantic coast there’s no better place to start than Tralee – whether you’re intending to play golf or not.

Arnold Palmer can’t claim responsibility for the glorious beach at Tralee, as featured in David Lean’s Oscar-winning…

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Fota Island

Fota Island

Like Old Head, Fota Island is also within easy reach of Cork airport, in the heart of a 780-acre estate which includes 27 holes configured in three challenging lay-outs with a superb woodland setting. Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr and…

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Old Head

Old Head

Old Head sits on 180 acres jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. It’s almost an island in itself with the links framed by 40 acres of unspoilt cliff... this is golf literally on the edge.

John and Patrick O’Connor…

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Killeen Castle

Killeen Castle

On entering the serene environs of Killeen Castle, you will thank your lucky stars that you remembered to bring your clubs, but you might start cursing the fact that you forgot your fishing rod and neglected to pack a telescope.

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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

It’s played in the fresh air and in the most gorgeous of settings, which appeals to the romantic Irish. It’s a game that takes a deal of time and can’t be rushed, which strikes a sympathetic chord in a society…

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The K Club

The K Club

If you fancy a trip south of Dublin – especially if you are treating yourself to a four and five-star budget – then the delights of the world famous K Club await. A top-end affairs: The K Club was the…

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Carton House

Carton House

If you fancy a trip south of Dublin – especially if you are treating yourself to a four and five-star budget – then the delights of Carton House await. A top-end affairs: Carton House Hotel, which adjoins two courses on…

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Going for Golf Updates

The Spring issue of Going for Golf is available at golf clubs now