Killarney Golf Break
3 Nights & 3 Rounds of Golf from € 703 per person
Day 1
Arrival to Ireland
On arrival to Shannon Airport you will be met by a Tailor-Made Golf Tours representative and your chauffeur if applicable. After the tour bus has been loaded or your self-drive vehicle collected the journey to Killarney will take 2¼ hours. For Dublin Airport arrivals the journey time is 4 hours although flight connections to Kerry Airport may be possible leaving just 30 minutes. Cork Airport is 1½ hours.
Bunratty village is 10 minutes from Shannon Airport just off the main route. As well as the Norman castle there is a recommended folk park recreating rural and urban life in 19th century Victorian Ireland. Bunratty village also has a shopping area and Durty Nellie's pub is enduringly popular.
Continue through Limerick City, where St. John's Castle and the Hunt Museum can be visited, before reaching Adare, one of Ireland's prettiest villages. On the River Maigue the main street boasts many fine examples of thatched cottages (several housing excellent restaurants). The principal feature of Adare however are the three abbeys (Franciscan, Augustinian and Trinitarian) and Desmond Castle.
As Ireland's most popular visitor destination, Killarney offers a host of quality accommodation options although at a price.
Day 2
Dingle (Ceann Sibeal)
Ceann Sibeal (Dingle) is 25 minutes west of Dingle Town, about 1½ hours from Killarney. En-route are Inch Strand and Antarctic explorer Tom Crean's homeplace, the South Pole Inn in Annascaul.
Beyond Dingle at Sybil Head (Ceann Shibeal) is the most westerly golf course in Europe. A links has existed here for over a century but it was not until the late 20th century that 18 holes were created by Eddie Hackett & Christy O'Connor Jnr. and it is to their credit that the course looks as if it has always been here. The first thing is the magic of the site overlooking Dingle Bay to the Blasket Islands with Smerwick Harbour and Mount Brandon in the opposite direction. Traditional links golf of the highest quality is provided with a stream meandering across the course that features prominently as a hazard on ten holes. This feature is almost unique on Irish links and provides an interesting contrast to the more famous southwestern courses.
After golf it is worth completing the Slea Head Drive back to Dingle Town. Along the way are The Blasket Island Centre, beehive huts and spectacular views. Dingle Town is small and atmospheric, well worth a wander.
Day 3
Dooks Golf Links
Dooks golf course is just before Glenbeigh on the main Ring of Kerry route, 40 minutes west of Killarney.
Dooks is a high quality, traditional links in a superb location overlooking Dingle Bay and the entrance to Castlemaine Harbour. If one were to play a round with old fashioned equipment and gutta perch golf balls this would be the course. Recent modernisation has taken away some of the more severe quirks, some not to be missed others - such as the bowl shaped 13th green - a nostalgic loss. The 13th best illustrated the charm of Dooks. It was a throwback hole to the time when golf began (golf beagn at Dooks in 1889 making it one of the oldest courses in Ireland). Greens lay where they fell and were better for it. Set out on one of the three stretches of sand dunes at the head of Dingle bay, in the immediate foreground are the sand dune peninsulas of Rossbeigh and Inch and just a few miles away the whitewashed houses of Cromane fishing village provide an eye catching distraction. For the golfer seeking a truly magical location to enjoy good links golf, Dooks presents a convincing case.
Returning to Killarney visit the town of Killorglin (famous for Puck Fair in August) or detour to Kate Kearneys Cottage and take a walk or haunting car ride up to the spectacular Gap of Dunloe.
Day 4
Killeen Course at Killarney
The golf courses at Killarney are 5 minutes drive west of the town centre.
The flagship course at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, the Killeen Course is one of the finest championship parkland courses in Ireland. Accuracy is vital with water a dominant feature. The opening holes play alongside the famous Lakes with the opening drive being one of the most demanding in Ireland. The course then meanders through mature woodland where several smaller lakes and streams constantly challenge approach shots. The Killeen course reopened in 2006 after extensive renovation that included the introduction of challenging, well contoured, sand-based greens. The Killeen course finishes with a superb par-4, guarded on the entire left hand side by a wide stream. For those seeking a break from the rigours of links golf, the Killeen course is the obvious choice.
After golf a journey to Shannon Airport would take 2½ hours, Dublin Airport is 4 hours . Early morning flight departures may require the final night accommodation to be closer to the airport, Bunratty is a popular choice although Adare or Limerick City can also be considered. Cork Airport (1 hour) is also an option for those travelling to or via U.K. or European destinations.
Itinerary Cost (per person sharing)
| Accomm Rating | Transport | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 8 Pax (2 vans) | 12 Pax | 16 Pax | 20 Pax | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golfer | Walker | Golfer | Walker | Golfer | Walker | Golfer | Walker | Golfer | Walker | Golfer | Walker | ||
| B&B |
Self-Drive Manual |
784 | 469 | 784 | 469 | 784 | 469 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Self-Drive Automatic |
878 | 563 | 878 | 563 | 878 | 563 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chauffeured | 1878 | 1563 | 1253 | 938 | 940 | 625 | 815 | 500 | 737 | 422 | 703 | 388 | |
| Single Supplement of approximately € 135 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy | |||||||||||||
| 3*** |
Self-Drive Manual |
896 | 581 | 896 | 581 | 896 | 581 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Self-Drive Automatic |
990 | 675 | 990 | 675 | 990 | 675 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chauffeured | 1990 | 1675 | 1365 | 1050 | 1053 | 738 | 928 | 613 | 849 | 534 | 815 | 500 | |
| Single Supplement of approximately € 195 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy | |||||||||||||
| 4**** |
Self-Drive Manual |
971 | 656 | 971 | 656 | 971 | 656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Self-Drive Automatic |
1065 | 750 | 1065 | 750 | 1065 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chauffeured | 2065 | 1750 | 1440 | 1125 | 1128 | 813 | 1003 | 688 | 924 | 609 | 890 | 575 | |
| Single Supplement of approximately € 300 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy | |||||||||||||
| 5***** |
Self-Drive Manual |
1196 | 881 | 1196 | 881 | 1196 | 881 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Self-Drive Automatic |
1290 | 975 | 1290 | 975 | 1290 | 975 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Chauffeured | 2290 | 1975 | 1665 | 1350 | 1353 | 1038 | 1228 | 913 | 1149 | 834 | 1115 | 800 | |
| Single Supplement of approximately € 480 applies to all rooms for sole occupancy | |||||||||||||
Prices are based on current average 2023 accommodation rates. Prices shown are not guaranteed and are based on twin share or double room accommodation. Single supplements apply for sole occupancy of rooms. Prices shown are indicative based on normal high-season accommodation and car hire rates. Lower rates may apply in months outside of July and August. All tours are booked subject to client agreement with our Terms and Conditions of Booking. All tours are subject to availability of tee-times which may be affected by course closures for certain periods.
Itinerary Options
Itinerary Includes
- Greeting on arrival by Tailor-Made Golf Tours
- 3 rounds of golf, tee-times guaranteed and prepaid
- 3 nights accommodation, including full breakfast each morning
- Either
- 3 days car hire in large station-wagon or space wagon or
- 4 days hire of luxury appropriate size vehicle and chauffeur
- Full availability during your stay
Not Included
- Airfares or other transportation costs to/from Ireland
- Any form of travel insurance
- If applicable, Car hire extras as per Terms and Conditions
- Caddy/Cart/Trolley Fees (Caddies/Carts can be arranged)
- Tips and gratuities
