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Ireland - A selection for the connoisseur
It is well documented that some of the world’s most outstanding golf courses are scattered throughout the south-west region of Ireland. Among the best – but not exclusively so – are Waterville, Killarney, Adare, Ballybunion and Dromoland Castle.
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Dublin - Blessed with Irish magic
This is boom time for Irish golf. Padraig Harrington has won three Majors and Ulstermen Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy have won back-to-back US Opens.
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Six of the best from Northern Ireland
Golf in Northern Ireland is currently riding the crest of a wave. US Open champion Graeme McDowell is in the world’s top 10 and his 21-year-old compatriot Rory McIlroy will surely return there soon. They have been fortunate to be…
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Killeen Castle - A fitting venue for the Solheim Cup
When the Solheim Cup bandwagon rolls into Killeen Castle in September it will bring with it an event which is snowballing in popularity.
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Tralee Heaven - is a place on earth
The Good Lord is praised and cursed for many things, but surely designing a golf course is not the most obvious of his achievements. Not, that is, until you hear Arnold Palmer describe the surroundings at Tralee Golf Club.
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Ireland - From Lough to links
Whisper it quietly in the presence of a Scot, but Ireland possesses some of the most stunning coastal golf courses in the world. There, I said it.
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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
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
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
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…
