Emerald Isle

A golf course on a cliff overlooking the ocean, with a lighthouse at the top.

Emerald Isle Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrive Dublin or Belfast Airport.

  • Greeted on arrival by Golf Vacations Ireland.

  • Overnight: 4★ or 5★ hotel in Belfast.

Day 2

  • Play Royal Portrush (designed by Harry S. Colt; hosted The Open in 1951).

  • Overnight: 4★ or 5★ hotel in Belfast.

Day 3

  • Play Royal County Down (consistently highly ranked worldwide).

  • Overnight: 4★ or 5★ hotel in Dublin.

Day 4

  • Play The Island (classic links with undulating fairways and dunes).

  • Overnight: 4★ or 5★ hotel in Dublin.

Day 5

  • Play Portmarnock Old (est. 1894; revered Irish course, many Irish Opens).

  • Overnight: 4★ or 5★ hotel in Adare.

Day 6

  • Play Ballybunion Old (“one of the best and most beautiful tests of links golf” — Tom Watson).

  • Overnight: 4★ or 5★ hotel in Adare.

Day 7

  • Play Lahinch Old (famous links with Klondyke and Dell holes).

  • Overnight: 4★ or 5★ hotel in Adare.

Day 8

  • Depart Shannon Airport.

Tour Summary

Includes:

  • 6 rounds of golf.

  • Courses covered: Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, The Island, Portmarnock Old, Ballybunion Old, Lahinch Old.

  • 7 nights 4★ or 5★ accommodation (twin/double sharing) with full Irish breakfast.

  • Transport options: luxury chauffeured coach.

  • Airport meet & greet, comprehensive info pack, 24-hour support.

Optional Extras: Caddies, carts, sightseeing tours, restaurant recommendations, non-golf activities.

Cost

From EUR 5,500 pp.