Hit the golf greens of the Emerald Isle

Test your resolve on some of the world's finest links courses

Irish Golf HolidaysWith good reason, Ireland is one of the world's top golfing destinations. Spectacular scenery and windswept coasts mean that playing golf in Ireland is not only a genuine pleasure, but also a real challenge. Beautifully landscaped and designed by some of the most admired designers and players in the world, Irish golf courses are among the finest you can find, and the number of golf clubs lets you play a different championship golf course in Ireland every day of your holiday.

Ireland has some of the most dramatically scenic golf courses in the world, and whether you are looking for old links courses on the windswept coastline or the beautifully wide fairways of parkland golf courses in Ireland, you shall certainly be satisfied. No other golfing destination has such a great choice of courses to play, and its compact size means that you genuinely have the complete freedom to only play courses that capture your imagination.



Top Five Irish Golf Holiday Destinations

Golf Holidays in Ireland; County CorkGolf Holidays in Ireland; County Cork
County Cork's wild moors and windswept coastlines are adorned with some of the most challenging and scenic golf courses in Southern Ireland. The regular flights and ferries arriving directly into Cork make it magnificently easy to reach too.

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Golf Holidays in Ireland; County DonegalGolf Holidays in Ireland; County Donegal
Much of County Donegal revolves around golf, and when you have such an enviable collection of links golf courses scattered across an almost endless coastline, it is little wonder that Donegal claims some of the best Irish golf courses.

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Golf Holidays in Ireland; County GalwayGolf Holidays in Ireland; County Galway
Galway's golf courses are as diverse as its landscapes, from open, windswept coastal courses to sheltered, perfectly landscapes parkland golf courses. Hazards on Irish golf courses in Galway are notoriously treacherous though!

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Golf Holidays in Ireland; County KerryGolf Holidays in Ireland; County Kerry
County Kerry is a dreamland for golf in Ireland. The vast array of golf courses, both parkland and links, have attracted professional golfers to practice and Royalty for their golf holidays in Ireland for many decades.

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Golf Holidays in Ireland; County MayoGolf Holidays in Ireland; County Mayo
County Mayo's mountainous landscapes have been carpeted with golf courses, leaving very few areas of open grass without pins fluttering in the wind. County Mayo golf holidays are perfect for those wishing to play many courses.

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Handicap certificates are needed to play the majority of top golf courses in Ireland, and although there are a great many public golf courses in Ireland, the best and most well known will need documentation in order to arrange a tee-off time. There are a range of regional golf passes you can get, giving magnificent value for money as well as priority booking. The 'Ireland; Let's Golf' website publishes information on passes, offers and guides to individual Irish golf courses.

HomeAway Holiday-Rentals lists a great range of cottages ideal for golf holidays in Ireland. With a private cottage as a base, you have the space to dry wet kit in time for your next round on an Irish golf course, as well as the comfort and flexibility to enjoy the famous Irish hospitality or any number of sports, activities and day trips in the area, should you decide to have a day away from the fairways during your golf holiday in Ireland.

Featured properties available in Ireland for golfing


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Beautiful cottage on an elevated site overlooking the ocean
Ireland , County Clare
Set high on the extreme west coast of County Clare, this beautiful stone and brick fronted cottage has sweeping view over the Burren, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Aran Islands. It boasts three large bedrooms, all ensuite, a jacuzzi bath, a cosy Lo... [full details of property 68853]

5 star holiday home overlooking Lough Currane Waterville.
Ireland , County Kerry
Nestled on an elevated site this idyllic detached house lies just one mile from the heart of Waterville with its shops, pubs and first class restaurants to choose from. Newly built, spacious, comfortable and furnished to a very high standard, it h... [full details of property 400730]

Old Manor In A Sub-tropical Garden With A Sandy Beach On The Island Of Valentia
Ireland , County Kerry
Glanleam is an enchanted old estate. Spellbound by its magical setting of sheer natural beauty the Knights of Kerry made Glanleam their home. Keen botanists, they planted 1000's of foreign and exotic plants into the already existing woods in Glanl... [full details of property 31471]

Luxury Family Holiday Home With Spectacular Sea and mountain Views
Ireland , County Mayo
Blind harbour view house - This gorgeous Self-Catering property at Tipp Pier, on the end of a peninsula is situated 5 miles from Belmullet town center. The property is situated on a elevated site overlooking a sea inlet. It has everything you can ... [full details of property 58641]

large home with sea views, overlooking golf course in waterville
Ireland , County Kerry
This property is located in a small development of seven holiday homes. It is only 5 minutes walk into the village where you will find restaurants, pubs, hotels, shops. The house overlooks the 9th hole of the new Skelligs Bay Golf Course to the s... [full details of property 93152]

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