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Eastern Ireland golf region

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The Eastern region includes the counties of Dublin, Louth, Kildare, Wicklow & Kilkenny:

In this region we recommend you six special golf courses:

Portmarnock (http://www.portmarnockgolfclub.ie)
Royal Dublin (http://www.theroyaldublingolfclub.com)
Baltray (http://www.countylouthgolfclub.com)
The K Club (http://www.kclub.ie)
The European Club (http://www.theeuropeanclub.com)
Mount Juliet (http://www.mountjuliet.ie/golf)

Dublin, the Capital of Ireland is not only a sophisticated and friendly City but is also endowed with world rated golf courses. The links courses include world famous Portmarnock, home to many Irish Opens and also the 1991 Walker Cup. Royal Dublin is built on a man-made island close to the lesser known but wonderful Island Golf Club.

County Louth Golf Club, at Baltray, one of Ireland's golfing gems, offers a wonderful links experience. This course is close to Dublin or can be enjoyed en-route to Northern Ireland.
County Kildare is home to Arnold Palmer's second golf creation, the K Club at Staffan. This inland course is host to the Smurfit European Open and was the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup.

The European Club in Co. Wicklow is a links course situated twenty miles from Dublin and worth a visit. Druids Glen is a fine parkland course set in the wooded countryside of Co. Wicklow and has hosted the Murphy's Irish Open in 1996, 1997, 1998.
A short distance from Kilkenny City lies the Mount Juliet Estate and golf course. This Jack Nichlaus designed course hosted the 1993, 1994 and 1995 Irish Open and the 2001 American Express World Golf Tournament won by Tiger Woods.

P.S.: The first photograph shown in this post is from the Connemara course, and the other are from Carne course.

Western Ireland golf region

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The western region includes the countries of Galway, Mayo & Sligo:

In this region we recommend you six special golf courses:

Donegal (http://www.donegalgolfclub.ie)
County Sligo (at Roses Point) (http://www.countysligogolfclub.ie)
Enniscrone (http://www.enniscronegolf.com)
Carne (http://carnegolflinks.com)
Connemara (http://www.connemaragolflinks.com)
Galway Bay (http://www.galwaybaygolfresort.com

The great courses in western region are Donegal Golf Club, that Murvagh described as a 'sensational links' while the country of Galway includes the challenging links of Connemara Golf Club, where the par 72 is rarely achieved. The country of Galway also homes Galway Bay Golf & Country Club course, designed by the famous Christy O'Connor Jnr (Ryder Cup player and Tour Professional).

In County Mayo, you can play in Belmullet the Carne Golf Links, which is an exciting course in a very natural setting of great beauty.

In County Sligo, the Enniscrone Golf Club is often referred to as one of the best kept secrets in Ireland, a true Irish links gem. The County Sligo Golf Club, at Rosses Point, is one of the best celebrated links courses in Ireland. With brisk winds off the Atlantic Coast, nothing is more challenging than a round at the great Rosses Point.

P.S.: The first photograph shown in this post is from the Connemara course, and the other are from Carne course.

Northern Ireland golf region

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The Northern golf region includes the counties of Donegal, Antrim and Down.

In this region we recommend you six special golf courses:

Ballyliffin (http://ballyliffingolfclub.com/)
Royal Portrush (http://www.royalportrushgolfclub.com/)
Portstewart (http://www.portstewartgc.co.uk/)
Royal Country Down (http://www.royalcountydown.org/)
Castlerock (http://www.castlerockgc.co.uk/)
Royal Belfast (http://www.royalbelfast.com/)

The special courses in this region includes the highly rated Ballyliffin golf course, that Nick Faldo described as 'the most natural course ever'.

Continuing around the island clockwise, we find the trio of the World's best links, the Dunluce Course at Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Royal County Down which are Northern Ireland's premier links courses.

Other courses not to be missed in this region are Castlerock and Royal Belfast.

P.S.: The three photographs shown in this post are from the Royal Country Down.

Airport for each Irland golf region

2012-01-19T06:53:00.000-08:00

In the last post we explained the four Ireland golfing regions. Today we are going to tell you the best airport to arrive to each region.

There are four airports in Ireland and they match very well with each golf region:

The Western region: Shannon Airport
The Northern region: Belfast Airport
The Eastern region: Dublin Airport
The Southern region: Cork Airport

In the following map you can view the airports and the links golf courses of Ireland:

More very soon!

Ireland – The perfect golf destination

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Ireland, is known as the Emerald Isle. Emerald Isle is the poetic name for Ireland due to its green countryside.

This makes the perfect destination for links golf and it is said that Ireland home to 40% of all links courses in the world. If you’ve been in Ireland you already know and probably you want to return. If you haven’t been, I must tell you that it’s time for a golfing trip of a lifetime.

The nature of Ireland has provided wonderful raw materials for the best golf designers in the world, who have responded to this inspirational nature by creating some of the world's finest golfing courses. This is the reason why Ireland is been established as a prestigious golfing destination. The courses not only are themselves spectacular and challenging, but also the stunning scenery which surrounds them is positively breathtaking.

This is the map of the entire island of Ireland and its leading Golf Courses:

In Ireland you can enjoy great golf on great courses and hidden gems. Later at the end of the day, you can also meet the friendly locals and enjoy a pint in a soon-to-be favorite pub of yours. Also you can stay at some wonderful properties known for legendary hospitality or perhaps spend a few nights at a castle.
With regards to golf, Ireland is divided into four distinct golfing regions: Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western.

The Western region details are the following:

The Northern region details are the following:

The Eastern region details are the following:

The Southern region details are the following:

We invite you to come along with us and enjoy a flavour of our premier courses in the following posts we will be writing in the next weeks.

By now, that's all folks!!

http://www.golfireland.info

Reviewed by Gabriela Tabella
on Jan 26 2012

Rating: 5.0

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2012-01-10T14:26:00.000-08:00

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The cheapest way to play golf in the south coast of Spain

2012-01-09T14:55:00.000-08:00

Hi again, today we are going to talk about the cheapest way of playing golf in the Costa del Sol/Almeria and the Costa Calida/Blanca. There is a company called Two4One that has created a discount benefit card that you only need to buy one for being used by two people.

How it works:

Select the golf course at which you wish to play from the Two4One benefit list, the special Two4One rate only applies to the days and times specified.
Check the exclusive Two4one promotional offer, you will need to book in advance, so give them a call or e-mail to arrange your tee-times or booking.
Declare your intention to use the Two4One membership card so the golf club / restaurant / hotel or golf pro can have your discount ready.
Present your membership card to the golf course when arriving or asking for the bill
Your bill will be presented to you, minus your Two4one discount.
The benefit number used will be deleted from your membership card.
Enjoy your game.
Go home and find the next golf course in the Directory you want to play for half price.
Please note the Two4One card CANNOT be used in conjunction with club, Society or any other short term offers.
Occasionally a new or temporary member of the pro-shop staff may be unaware of the Two4One arrangement. In the unlikely event of this arising you should ask to consult the golf manager.
Remember you only need to buy 1 card between two, saving you even more money, whether it be your partner or your golfing buddy.

Buy the Two4One golf membership online, the more you play the more you save!!.

Very interesting for family with young kids

2012-01-09T14:14:00.000-08:00

Hi friends!, today I would like to talk to you about a very interesting option for anyone (especially families with small children) wanting to go on a reasonably priced camping/motoring holiday in mainland Europe, Canvas holidays is a very good choice.

The company was set up 36 years ago and now provide camping holidays in 75 sites around Europe.

THE BASICS:

There are 4 levels of accommodation you can choose. On most (but not all) of the sites you can opt for a mobile holiday home instead of the canvas tent.

1.The basic is called a 'Maxi' tent. It is a very large canvas tent with two separate sleeping sections, a separate Kitchen area (fully equipped) and living area. It sleeps 5/6 people.
This package includes, Gas fired Cooker, Fridge, Table, and four chairs, electric lighting and power points. There are four single sprung beds and a double sprung bed. Blankets are provided as well as pillow but you have to bring your own sheets. Outside there are a hammock and a sunlounger. A barbecue is also provided

2. The second level is the 'Festival' Mobile; this comes in two models the '26' or the slightly more spacious 'Midi' (2' longer).
These sleep 6/7
The design includes:
· Lounge/dining room area with bench seating
· A fully fitted kitchen with full size cooker and oven and a domestic fridge with freezer compartment.
· A double bedroom-(6' x 4') bed with wardrobe space and additional storage space.
· Second bedroom with two single beds (6' x 2') slightly wider in the 'Midi'
· Bathroom with shower

3.The third level is the 'Jubilee' range of Mobile which comes in three models '28', '30' and '28 deluxe'. The difference in these is layout of the facilities not the overall size.
The Jubilee range is the same as the 'Festival' except for the following:
· A larger double bed (6 x 4'6")
· Additional accessories (hair dryer, radio alarm)
· Different layout inside.

4. The top of the range is the 'Century' mobile. This is 20% bigger than the Jubilee 28 and can sleep 8.
· The double bed is bigger (6'3" x 4'6")
· The bathroom is en suite to the double bedroom but there is access to the living area too.
· The second bedroom has larger single beds
· A third bedroom is included with bunk beds
· A microwave and a gas barbecue is also included in addition to all the accessories in the previous models

A various stages I have stayed in all the different types of accommodation and I would say that for a family with two young kids the tent or any of the mobiles are fine. If you have more than two kids then the Mobiles are a better option. The quality of the build is great on all models.
THE SITES:

Canvas Holidays only have emplacements on four-star campsites so the quality of facilities is usually very good. You would expect to get shared use of at least one swimming pool (most sites also have smaller kids pools). Shops and bars and Restaurant/Take-a-ways will be also be present. All sites will also have sporting activities, tennis, table tennis volleyball etc, and many will have entertainment in high season. The site will also be in easy reach of main town and beaches (either sea, lake or river)
The coverage of France is excellent. With sites available in all the French regions both on the coast or inland. The Dordogne and The Loire are especially well covered. The choice in Italy is more limited with sites available in Tuscany and the Lakes. In Spain they have sites in Catalonia. Other sites are present in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg.

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES:
The price ranges from an amazing £189 in low season to £1000+ in high season but even then they are good value for money and cheaper than their main competitors, Keycamp and Eurocamp.
For the basic price you get a 12-night stay, for two adults and up to four children, at any campsite of your choice (you can arrange one night stop-overs at campsites on the way if you like).
For the mobile homes an extra supplement is payable per day based on the model. The basic price also includes the ferry crossing from Dover/Calais or the Channel Tunnel crossing. Car breakdown assistance is extra.

EXTRA FACILITIES:
· In most sites the canvas couriers run kids clubs in the morning and afternoon in tow hourly session for kids 4-12. This is a blessing for parents. The clubs are well run with a variety of activities and they are free.
· Accessories such as highchairs, pushchairs and cots are available to order before you go and in low season these are not changed for.
· Games and toys to borrow on site.
· On some sites baby sitting is available from the couriers

GENERAL:
All the times I have been, the campsites have been top-quality; the canvas couriers are always helpful and informative. My kids have always enjoyed the facilities and activities provided.
You should chose the campsite you stay at carefully, some are smaller than others and might therefore be less lively, some are more suited for teen-agers rather than younger kids. The Canvas holiday brochure does give you very useful information in this regard.

I would recommend them for a reasonably priced family holiday.
Web site: http://www.canvasholidays.com/

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2012-01-02T07:13:00.002-08:00

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