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Ireland Golf Trip – 7th to 16th August 2019
We would like to welcome you onto our Golf Tour of Ireland hosted by Jayne Ambrose.
Day 1 – Wednesday, 7th August 2019
Arrival Day – Please make your own way to the hotel just outside Cork, Ballymaloe House Hotel.
The drive is approx. 40 kilometres (which will take approx. 35 minutes in a taxi) from Cork Airport.
Accommodation at Ballymaloe House is simple and elegant. They have a range of rooms in the main
house, some large and airy with beautiful views over the fields as well as cosier rooms at the top of
the house in the eaves. Their newer, light filled garden rooms are at the back of the house and look
on to the river and oak and horse chestnut trees beyond. They also have charming rooms in a lime
washed, rose-covered farm building in the courtyard. Enjoy afternoon tea in the drawing room by
the fire or in the conservatory filled with scented geraniums and winter jasmine looking out onto our
gardens and river. Benches are dotted throughout the gardens for you to sit in summer and read or
listen to the sounds of the farm. In winter the drawing room is warm and peaceful-the perfect place
to relax after a long walk by the sea and look out at the wild Irish sky. We will reserve a Standard
Double room including breakfast daily on your behalf at the Ballymaloe House Hotel.
This evening everyone will gather together for the Welcome Dinner to meet their fellow travellers.
The Ballymaloe House restaurant continues to receive International recognition as home to the best
modern Irish cuisine. Set deep in a 300 acre farm, the menus are written daily around the seasonal
vegetables grown on the farm just as Mrs. Allen always did. Although times have changed, the
essential spirit of Ballymaloe House is rooted in the relationship from the farm to the table which
underlies the elegance of Irish Country House cooking.
Day 2 – Thursday, 8th August 2019
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cork Golf Club (approx. 25 km) for your first round of golf.
This is considered the Premium Parkland Course in Ireland and is located at Little Island close to Cork
City. This championship golf course is routed through exceptional golfing terrain incorporating old
limestone quarries and the inner reaches of Cork Harbour. Tee Times: TBA
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After golf, you will be transferred back to Ballymaloe House Hotel and the rest of your day &
evening is at your leisure.
Day 3 – Friday, 9th August 2019
After breakfast, you will need to check out of the hotel before you will be transferred to Old Head
Golf Links (approx. 75 km). Located on one of the most southern spits of land in Ireland, Old Head
Golf Links is one of the world’s most dramatic settings for a Golf Course. As one of the most
recognized and sought after golf experiences anywhere on earth, no trip to Ireland for golf should be
complete without a round at Old Head Golf Links. Old Head Golf Links is built on a 220-acre diamond
of land jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The promontory is almost an island with
numerous caves running beneath your feet as you play the course. Old Head, par 72, comprises five
Par 5s, five Par 3s and eight Par 4s - stretches from the ladies' tees at 5,413 yards to over 7,100 yards
from the tips, with a minimum of six tees per hole making it suitable for golfers of all handicap
abilities. Nine holes play along the cliff tops with all eighteen holes providing unsurpassed ocean
views. With the ever-changing sea breezes, the course provides a stern but fair test to the touring
pro and the high handicapper alike.
Tee times: TBA
After golf, you will be transferred to The Trident Hotel in Kinsale (approx. 14km drive). The Trident
Hotel is a four-star hotel, spectacularly located on the water’s edge overlooking Kinsale Harbour. All
the newly refurbished bedrooms have a breathtaking view of the harbour and the enchanting town
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of Kinsale. The Hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the “foodie capital” of Kinsale. This beautiful
harbour town will have you captivated by its beautiful setting….with the long waterfront, narrow
winding streets, colourful shops, galleries, cafes and picturesque bustling harbour. The Pier One
Restaurant at the hotel is a member of the Kinsale Good Food Circle and is the only waterfront
restaurant in the Gourmet Capital of Ireland. We will reserve a Superior Double room including
breakfast daily on your behalf at the Trident Hotel.
The rest of your day & evening is at your leisure.
Day 4 – Saturday, 10th August 2019
After breakfast, you will need to check out of the hotel and we will head west to County Kerry. We
will make a stop in Kenmare (approx. 130km from Ballymaloe House) for lunch and have a wander
around. Kenmare is a haven of tranquility and gourmet food. After lunch, you will head west to
Killarney to your accommodation at Killarney Park Hotel (approx. 45km from Kenmare). The
Killarney Park Hotel is one of the finest luxury hotels Ireland has to offer, minutes from town life and
nature's wonderful attractions alike. Perfectly located in the very heart of Killarney town centre, set
in mature grounds and framed by the legendary surroundings of Killarney National Park, this is a
Five Star Hotel really like no other. Awarded the "Number One Hotel in Ireland" Accolade by Trip
Advisor in January 2018, this proud Leading Hotel of the World offers a warm and welcoming retreat
for guests in search of exceptional comfort with all of those little extra touches.
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Old-world elegance meets modern day luxury in the family-owned Killarney Park Hotel, where you
can look forward to the solace and comfort from a real log fire and the very best of Killarney
hospitality and flawless service after your journey. Complimentary high speed WiFi is available to all
Guests of Killarney Park Hotel. We will reserve Classic Rooms on your behalf. The Classic rooms are
bright and airy, attractively set either overlooking the Hotel's lush and landscaped gardens or with
views of Killarney Town, each offering an abundance of space (from 350 Sq.ft / 32.5 Sq.m) to make
each and every stay an absolute delight at a very attractive rate.
Classic Room Features
• Complimentary WiFi • 24 Hour Room Service
• Classic King, Twin, or Family Rooms available • Laundry Service
• Classic Rooms approx. 350 Sq.ft / 32.5 Sq.m • Television
• Classic King Rooms have One King Bed • In-Room Safe
• Classic Twin Rooms have Two 4 Ft Beds • Complimentary Daily Newspaper
• Air Conditioned • Access to Health & Fitness Centre
• Elemis Pampering Toiletries • Fridge with Still and Sparkling Water
• Robes & Slippers • International Adaptor
• Iron & Ironing Board • All Rooms are Non-Smoking
• Separate Bath & Shower or Shower Only • Powerful Hairdryer (1,800 Wattage)
The rest of your evening is at your leisure.
Day 5 – Sunday, 11th August 2019
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tralee Golf Club (approx. 50km) for a round of golf. The
majestic Tralee Golf Club, designed by Arnold Palmer is known as Arnold Palmer’s Jewel. This
stunning setting represents a true paradise for those willing to challenge what is widely acclaimed as
one of the finest links courses in the world. A little bit of Tralee GC trivia for you: The spectacular
view of beach, which runs at the back of the 1st hole and to the right of 2nd hole was the location of
the beach scenes of the 1970 epic movie Ryan’s Daughter, which won the Academy Award for Best
Cinematography. The tower at the back of the 3rd green dates back to the 1190s, while legend has
it that the big sandstone rock at the end of the wall running diagonally between the fourth and fifth
fairways was hurled by the mythical Cuchullain from the top of the Sliabh Mish, the mountain that
can be seen to the south. If one looks closely, what were supposed to be the imprint of his giant
fingers can be seen on the boulder? The back of the 7th tee box overlooks the Randy, a small
harbour that was a haven for smugglers in earlier centuries. Tee times: TBA
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After golf, you will be transferred back to Killarney Royal Hotel to freshen up before our special
excursion this afternoon & evening to the annual Puck Fair in Killorgan (approx. 20km).
The Puck Fair is one of Ireland’s oldest and longest celebrated festivals and is held without fail on
10th, 11th & 12th of August every year with 12 hours of free family street entertainment. There are
many legends that suggest an origin for the Fair, many of which are typically Irish and wildly
inventive, however there is not written record stating when the Fair started. The earliest written
reference is from the 17th Century but evidence suggests it was something of a well-established local
community event.
Puck Fair – in Irish this is Aonach an Phoic, means “Fair of the He-Goat”. Every year a goatcatcher
goes up into the mountains to catch a wild goat. The goat is brought back to the town and the
Queen of Puck, traditionally a young school girl from one of the local primary schools, crowns
him King Puck. This signifies that the festivities may begin! On the 3rd day – minus his crown – he is
brought down to be led back to his mountain home. (Please note: The welfare of the goat is of
utmost importance to all involved in organising Puck Fair, an event and tradition that has been in
existence for more than 400 years. We have strict protocols in place to ensure this welfare and they
are overseen and checked by an independent Veterinary Surgeon.)
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With plenty of music, street theatre, workshops, parades, arts & craft stalls, food stalls, horse &
cattle fairs and, of course, various walkabout characters wandering around, the festival is full of life
and fun. Enjoy the wonderful Irish hospitality & culture for the evening and we will take you back to
the hotel in Killarney later in the evening.
Day 6 – Monday, 12th August 2019
After breakfast, you will check out of the Killarney Royal Hotel before we head north to the Number
1 Golf Course in Ireland Ballybunion Golf Club for a round of golf on the Old Course (approx. 65km).
Like The Old Course at St. Andrew’s, Ballybunion Old Course did not require ‘much correction’ when
being prepared for its first major championship event in 1937 and that nature herself could not be
surpassed. That’s the essence of Ballybunion. It is elemental, natural golf amid dunes beside the
ocean where all of the battles are God-made challenges with nature.
Tee times: TBA. (Please Note that there are no carts available on the Old Course and electric trolleys
are limited. Caddies are highly recommended)
After golf, we will head east to Dublin with a stop in Limerick en route (approx. 90km) for a
refreshment stop (own expenses) before you will be transferred to your hotel in Dublin - The
Morrison Hotel, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (approx. 205km from Limerick). The Morrison Hotel,
which is set in a scenic and charming area of Dublin City overlooking the River Liffey, is a short,
comfortable walk to the Temple Bar and shopping areas of Henry Street & Grafton Street. We will
reserve a King Guestroom including breakfast daily on your behalf.
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The rest of the evening is at your leisure. For a nice pub experience in Dublin, we recommend that
you try Dublin’s oldest pub, The Brazen Head which is only a 10 minute walk from your hotel.
Day 7 – Tuesday, 13th August 2019
After breakfast, you have a Day in Dublin to enjoy. We will start the day with a Half Day Tour of
Dublin to get your bearings and give you and glimpse of what Dublin has to offer. Dublin is an
extraordinary city to explore and there is so much to see and do. The rest of the afternoon is free for
you explore on your own. We suggest that one of the best ways to get around this glorious city is on
the one of the many open topped buses (green, red, yellow) to get around the city with a witty
commentary along the way. Stop off at the Guinness Storehouse and learn to pull a pint of the
historic Irish Stout (highly recommended, and you can opt to include the entry in your Bus Tour
ticket) or Old Jameson Distillery, if whisky is more to your palate, or any one of the many museums,
galleries or historic landmarks.
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If Irish history interests you, we suggest that you visit historic sites such as Kilmainham Gaol (book
your visit time to avoid disappointment) or Glasnevin Cemetery. Have a photo taken with the
statues of Oscar Wilde or Molly Malone. Alternatively, especially if you have any Irish lineage, the
new EPIC Museum is a fascinating interactive museum about the emigration worldwide of the Irish.
If you’re keen on Gaelic sports, a tour of Croke Park & the GAA Museum could be of interest.
Tonight, we will book tickets for a performance of Riverdance. Experience the power and passion of
the incredible stage spectacular in its home town.
Overnight at The Morrison Hotel in Dublin.
Day 8 – Wednesday, 14th August 2019
After breakfast, you will check out of The Morrison Hotel to travel north to Northern Ireland. We
will head to the beautiful County Down coast for your first round of 18 holes at Ardglass Golf Club
(approx. 170km). “The view from the elevated 12th tee, with the backdrop of the Irish Sea and
Mourne Mountains is to die for”, this golf course will not disappoint. The 19th hole is the oldest
building used as a clubhouse in the world. Tee Times: TBA – approx. from 2pm.
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After golf, you will be transferred to the hotel where you will check into the Slieve Donard Resort &
Spa (approx. 20km). Nestling at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne, the Slieve Donard Resort and
Spa stands in six acres of immaculate private grounds. A golden strand of beach borders one side
while the mighty Royal County Down golf links frames the other. This lovingly maintained Victorian
hotel is now home to one of Europe’s finest resort Spas. We will reserve a Double Classic room
including breakfast daily on your behalf.
The rest of your evening is at your leisure. Why not relax in the Spa in one of the pool showers or
have a massage or other treatment.
Day 9 – Thursday, 15th August 2019
After breakfast, make your way to the Pro Shop to check in for your final round of golf at Royal
County Down Golf Club to play the Championship Links course (approx. 300m). Located in one of
the most naturally beautiful links settings in Murlough Nature Reserve, against the magnificent
backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, the links stretches along the shores of Dundrum Bay offering
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a different vista from virtually every hole. Royal County Down has been described that “every blade
of grass has been manicured, but a layout that feels perfectly unmanipulated”.
Tee times: TBA
After golf, the rest of your day is at your leisure. Tonight, we will celebrate in a Farewell Dinner
before the tour ends tomorrow.
Day 10 – Friday, 16th August 2019
After breakfast, check out of Slieve Donard Resort & Spa we will transfer you to Belfast (approx.
50km) where you can either extend your stay in Northern Ireland (highly recommended) or fly out to
head home or ongoing travels.
Costing
Tour Package includes:
Fully escorted tour by Jayne Ambrose & Trish Daly
All transportation from Cork to Belfast including to/from Puck Fair
9 nights’ accommodation:
o 2 nights’ accommodation at Ballymaloe House Hotel, Shanagarry, Cork;
o 1 night accommodation at Trident Hotel, Kinsale, Cork;
o 2 nights’ accommodation at Killarney Royal Hotel, Killarney, Kerry;
o 2 nights’ accommodation at The Morrison Hotel, Dublin;
o 2 nights’ accommodation at Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Newcastle, County Down, NI.
6 rounds of 18 holes of golf –
o Cork GC,
o Old Head GC,
o Tralee GC,
o Ballybunion GC,
o Ardglass GC,
o Royal County Down GC
Breakfast daily
Welcome & Farewell Dinners
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W: www.thegolftouringcompany.com.auTwin/Double share $6,995.00 Per Person
Single Occupancy $8,595.00 Per Person
Non-golfer sharing with Golfer –Twin/DBL $5,095.00 Per Person
Deposit due on confirmation $2,500.00 Per Person
2nd Stage Payment Due by 01 February 2019 $1,500.00 Per Person
Final Balance due 10 May 2019
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