AnIdyllic Land of Pubs, Golf, and Coastal Drives

Tee up on pristine, lush green golf courses; pour your own Guinness; visit the Book of Kells in Dublin;

listen to traditional Irish music in a pub; visit the film sites of Star Wars and Game of Thrones and walk on a beautiful

windswept beach. These are just a few of the many amazing experiences awaiting you in Ireland. It’s a foodie’s wonderland, too, with fresh scallops, lobster, wild Atlantic

salmon, smoked salmon and brown soda bread.

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FIVE MUST-PLAY GOLFCOURSES IN NW IRELAND

The Royal County Down Annually ranked one of the best

courses in the world, it’s set on natural dune land at the foothills of the scenic Mourne Mountains.

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Royal Portrush Site of the 2019 Open, it sits on a

rocky promontory that juts into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Ballyliffin Glashedy Rated one of the best links

courses in the world, it’s heralded for its incredible dunes and amazing bunkering.

B A L L Y L I F F I N

Portstewart Stunningly picturesque with

three courses and beautiful panoramas, it’s authentic links golf at its finest.

P O R T S T E W A R T

Rosses Point Also known as County Sligo

Golf Club, it is surrounded by Drumcliffe Bay with spectacular views of the distinctive “Table Mountain.”

R O S S E S P O I N T

World-renowned courses in Ireland are situated on some of the most scenic locations on the planet.

From lush parkland courses to stunning seaside links layouts where you can hear the thundering waves, Ireland has an impressive

menu of options. Enhancing the experience are exceptional caddies and friendly 19th holes where you can celebrate your good fortune

with a pint of Guinness and plenty of craic.

BALLYLIFFINPORTSTEWARTROYAL COUNTY DOWN

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Incredible Golf:the northwest

FIVE MUST-PLAY GOLFCOURSES IN SW IRELAND Waterville Architect Tom Fazio, who updated

and redesigned the layout said: “The setting is one of the best I have seen in golf.”

W A T E R V I L L E

Lahinch Often described as “The St.

Andrews of Ireland,” it was originally designed by Old Tom Morris and is situated next to Liscannor Bay.

L A H I N C H

Tralee Designed and built by Arnold

Palmer in 1984, it features numerous holes hugging the coastline and magnificent views of Tralee Bay.

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Old Head Distinguished by its familiar

lighthouse, it rests on a phenomenal piece of land that juts out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Ballybunion With its wild natural look and

long grass covering the dunes, it is a fabulous test of golf.

B A L L Y B U N I O N

Picture-perfect settings, dazzling seaside panoramas, towering sand dunes and roller coaster terrain dominate the golf

experiences in this special part of Ireland. The courses along the Wild Atlantic Way offer links golf in its purest and most natural form.

With designer tags like Old Tom Morris, Arnold Palmer and Alister MacKenzie, you’ll play some of the most beautiful

and wonderfully designed holes in the world.

BALLYBUNIONOLD HEADLAHINCH

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Incredible Golf:the Southwest

FIVE VILLAGESOOZING IRISH CHARM

Kilkenny Once the capital of Ireland in

medieval times, it’s brimming with amazing architecture, which can be explored along the Medieval Mile.

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Dingle It has more than 50 pubs and an

exciting traditional Irish music scene with musicians performing every night of the week.

D I N G L E

Donegal Features a picturesque harbor,

beaches, Donegal Castle and great pubs in the Diamond area.

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Kenmare Set at the foothills of the Kerry

Mountains, it’s renowned for its pubs and plethora of gourmet and casual dining options.

K E N M A R E

Kinsale Historic port and fishing town

nestled between hills and a shoreline with a maze of narrow streets lined with colorful homes and storefronts.

K I N S A L E

Besides the urban capitals of Belfast and Dublin, Ireland is a country of small, quaint villages that dot the verdant countryside.

Charming and walkable, these small towns are typically dotted with family-owned pubs, artisan shops, galleries and restaurants.

If you want to fully engage in the fun and convivial Irish lifestyle, stroll through a village and soak up the ambience

at a leisurely pace.

Picturesquevillages

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FIVE DISTILLERIESWORTH A SECOND SIP

Jameson Experience Midleton

Set in the lush fields of southern Ireland, this is where every drop of Jameson is produced these days.

J A M E S O N E X P E R I E N C E

Old Jameson Founded in 1780 and located in

Dublin, it has tours and you can enjoy a drink at one of the three bars.

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Guinness Storehouse The highlight of the tour is the

Gravity Bar, which gives all visitors a unique 360-degree view of Dublin while they savor a smooth pint of Guinness.

G U I N N E S S S T O R E H O U S E

Old Bushmills The oldest licensed whiskey distillery

in the world, it has superb tours, tastings and a restaurant.

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Kilbeggan On the banks of the River Brosna,

they’ve been distilling their whiskey in the same buildings for 260 years.

K I L B E G G A NOLD BUSHMILLS JAMESON EXPERIENCE

Whiskey and Guinness are an integral part of the Irish culture and undoubtedly popular libations after a round of golf.

Taking great pride in the making and quality of these special drinks, the producers offer entertaining tours and tastings.

Even for the non-drinker, a tour of the historic complexes where these drinks originate helps to better understand Irish

history and culture.

storehousesand distilleries

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CLIFFS OF MOHER THE BURREN DROMOLAND CASTLE

DON’T BE AFRAIDTO ACT LIKE A TOURIST!

Visit Attractions Like . . . Giant’s Causeway Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Titanic Museum in Belfast

Drink A Pint . . . of Guinness at Kehoe’s in Dublin. K E H O E ’ S

Feel The Ocean Mist . . . at Kerry Cliffs and the Cliffs

of Moher. K E R R Y C L I F F S

C L I F F S O F M O H E R

Luxuriate . . . with a seaweed bath in Sligo. S L I G O

Enjoy . . . the coastal drive of Sleahead

in Dingle and see Star Wars filming locations.

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S T A R W A R S L O C A T I O N S

Packed with historical sites, ancient castles, breathtaking sea cliffs framing the Atlantic Ocean, lush green grasslands

and dynamic urban centers like Dublin, Cork and Belfast, Ireland offers something for seemingly every taste and desire. It’s a paradise

for picture-takers enamored with scenic views, and Ireland is appealing to shoppers, foodies and arts and culture lovers.

BeyondThe Fairways

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FIVE LINKS FORFURTHER EXPLORING

The Open at Royal Portrush The Dunluce Course at Royal

Portrush in Northern Ireland is the site of the 148th Open in July, 2019.

T H E 2 0 1 9 O P E N

Premier Golf Blog Written by our well-traveled,

experienced golf travel specialists, it provides travel tips, golf course reviews, must courses to play and much more.

P R E M I E R G O L F B L O G

A Course Called Ireland Writer Tom Coyne’s informative

and entertaining book is a great research source before your trip.

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Tourism Ireland A comprehensive review

of things to do and trip ideas in Ireland.

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Discover Northern Ireland Filled with information on

things to do and events in this beautiful and historic part of the country.

DISCOVER NORTHERN IRELAND

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