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South-west Ireland - The craic is back

South-west Ireland - The craic is back

There are so many golfing gems on the south-west corner of Ireland, it’s difficult to know where to start. Well, flying into Cork and motoring just down the road to the Old Head of Kinsale is the answer because few…

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Dublin - Ireland’s fairway city

Dublin - Ireland’s fairway city

If you are planning on popping over to Ireland for some golf, you might want to ask the following question: Have you packed your bucket, spade and binoculars? If so, then you’re ready for a round or two at some…

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Killarney - Three times the appeal

Killarney - Three times the appeal

Passionate about their sport, it’s easy to understand why the Irish love golf. The Royal and Ancient game has all the right ingredients.

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Spoilt for choice in Ireland

Spoilt for choice in Ireland

Although Ireland has many more golf courses than they truly need, they don’t have postcodes. And so even with the help of satellite navigation, finding your way from one glorious course to the next can be as challenging as downing…

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Ireland’s pedigree enhances its appeal

Ireland’s pedigree enhances its appeal

Temperamentally speaking, the Irish are particularly well suited to golf. It has precisely the right blend of entertainment, exercise and endeavour, plus a huge dollop of humour to appeal to both their sporting and social instincts.

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The missing links of Ireland

The missing links of Ireland

Ireland’s north and west are not always the first place people think of when it comes to an Irish golf holiday. But if one’s decision is based upon the criteria of reasonable prices, world-class links courses, luxury accommodation and good,…

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Druids Glen - a place of worship

Druids Glen - a place of worship

An hour after leaving the merry madness that is Dublin Airport a man, or woman, may arrive amidst the tranquility that is Druids Glen in the heart of County Wicklow.

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Killeen Castle - It’s not rocket science…

Killeen Castle - It’s not rocket science…

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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Going for Golf Updates

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