Ireland's Dromoland Castle Hotel celebrates its 50th anniversary as a five-star retreat
The Dromoland Castle Hotel in County Clare, Ireland is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a luxury destination in grand style. The main building, completed in 1835, remains one of the most authentic castle experiences in all of Europe. What's new at this historic Irish retreat ranges from small details, such as a new logo, to big additions -- the purchase and $1.5-million renovation of a nearby inn.
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Feature Story
Five underrated links golf courses to treasure in Ireland
Chasing the bucket list links of Ireland and Northern Ireland certainly isn't cheap. The savvy way to plan the perfect golf getaway to the Emerald Isle is to sprinkle in a few lesser-known links with the big names to help balance out the costs. Jason Deegan offers up some suggestions, including Portmarnock, Portsalon, Portstewart, The Island Golf Club and Dooks.
... full article »Great golf is one of many surprises in the spa country of the western Czech Republic
With a generous sprinkling of delightful spa towns such as Marianske Lazne and Karlovy Vary, the western part of the Czech Republic boasts the oldest and many of the best golf courses in the Czech Republic. Top plays include Golf Resort Karlovy Vary, Royal Golf Club Marianske Lazne, Golf Club Sokolov, Golf Club Kynzvart, Astoria Golf Resort and Golf Club Haje.
... full article »- Once troubled Belfast now a peaceful, fascinating centerpiece to a Northern Ireland golf tour
Course Reviews
Dungannon Golf Club in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland: A champion's home course
Darren Clarke learned to play the game at Dungannon Golf Club, a pretty parkland course right in the middle of Northern Ireland. While the course is pretty enough and the green fee is almost embarrassingly reasonable, the appeal of Dungannon is the opportunity to pay homage to the 2011 British Open champion, Clive Agran writes from County Tyrone.
... full article »Portmarnock Links in County Dublin, Ireland: An affordable, playable seaside golf course
Portmarnock Links does not have history on its side. But the course, which opened in 1995, has everything else going its way -- a playable Bernhard Langer layout, an affordable rate, a historic golfer-friendly hotel and a seaside setting filled with dunes just minutes from the Dublin airport, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
... full article »- The Island Golf Club near Dublin, Ireland: Under-appreciated gem is pure links fun
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Resort Reviews
The K Club, near Dublin, Ireland, continues to shine in the golf-resort spotlight
Just a few years removed from the 2006 Ryder Cup Matches, one thing remains constant: the timeless elegance of the Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club. The K Club, as it is known around the world, remains an Irish jewel on 550 acres just 30 minutes outside Dublin. Ireland's "AA Hotel of the Year" for 2011 has lost none of its rock-star appeal, thanks in large part to its two stellar Arnold Palmer-designed courses, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
... full article »Castlemartyr Resort: A five-star golf retreat in County Cork, Ireland
The five-star Castlemartyr Resort in Ireland combines centuries of history with modern flair. A reported 90 million Euros were spent to renovate a 17th-century manor house and build a separate hotel wing over a two-year period before opening in August 2007. The resort's golf course is often overlooked by club-wielding foreigners, but savvy locals love it for its affordability and playability.
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- Relax (or not) at the Radisson Roe Park Hotel and Golf Resort in Northern Ireland
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Reader Comments & Reviews
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Aidan on: May 19, 2013
A good course with fantastic views of the angel of the North and across the Tyne Valley. A thinking golfers course well More »
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goody on: May 18, 2013
nice start to the course, with lots watching you tee off!! the best holes i believe are the 16th to 18th, with the 16th More »
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Clara on: May 12, 2013
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I am a shareholder of the Moraleja Golf Course which gives me the right to play in the course and use all the More » -
james cummings on: May 6, 2013
never been so disapointed with kilkee golf
course i played at the may weekend it cost me e 25.00 to play a course in More »
Keith on: May 21, 2013
who are you kdding!? The greens are in terrible condition, the course is littered with dogs and rubbish, and to compare More »