South Of Ireland Golf

Kinsale is a picturesque, historic harbour town in County Cork, Ireland, famous for its colourful buildings, gourmet food scene (dubbed Ireland’s “gourmet capital”), vibrant arts community, and maritime activities, serving as a popular stop on the Wild Atlantic Way. With a history as a Viking settlement and key military port, it features landmarks like Charles Fort and James Fort, offers sailing, kayaking, and hiking, and boasts many boutique shops, galleries, and excellent seafood restaurants. 

The Rock of Cashel is a spectacular group of medieval buildings in County Tipperary, Ireland, famous as the historic seat of the Kings of Munster and a major centre for early Irish Christianity, featuring a round tower, Romanesque chapel (Cormac’s Chapel), Gothic cathedral, and other ruins set on a limestone outcrop. It’s known for its stunning architecture, Celtic art, rich history (linked to figures like St. Patrick and Brian Boru), and offers incredible views, making it one of Ireland’s most visited sites.

Blarney Castle, in County Cork, is a tower house; a type of fortification built by Gaelic lords and the Anglo-Irish between the 15th and 17th centuries. Tower houses are typically four or five storeys tall with one or two main chambers, plus several ancillary chambers on each floor. The Blarney Stone is a block of carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland, famous for granting the “gift of the gab” (eloquence) to those who kiss it, a tradition requiring visitors to lean backward from the parapet while being held by attendants.

Located in County Cork on the South West coast, The Old Head of Kinsale is home to a world-class, 18-hole golf course and luxury accommodation. From the tips, the course stretches more than 7,000yd, with a minimum of five tees per hole. Nine holes play along the cliff tops and all 18 holes provide stunning ocean views. A castle has been on the headland since at least the 3rd century, with the current iteration built in 1223. An early lighthouse was established here in the 17th century by Robert Reading.

Killarney is a vibrant town in County Kerry, southwest Ireland, famous for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and serving as a gateway to Killarney National Park, the Lakes of Killarney, and the scenic Ring of Kerry. Known for its charming streets, welcoming pubs, traditional jaunting cars, and attractions like Muckross House, Ross Castle, and Torc Waterfall, it offers a blend of outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, and modern amenities, attracting visitors seeking authentic Irish experiences amidst breath-taking landscapes.

Waterville Golf Links, located on Ireland’s stunning Ring of Kerry in County Kerry, is a world-renowned, traditional links course celebrated for its challenging design, spectacular Atlantic views, and rich golfing heritage, featuring Tom Fazio renovations and natural sand dunes with gorse and native grasses, offering a true links experience with firm fairways and weather-dependent play that attracts golfing legends and enthusiasts alike. Expect to feel like you’re putting on the edge of the world when you play Waterville.

Tralee Golf Club, founded in 1896 (making it one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland) is located on Kerry’s coast. It is a world-renowned Arnold Palmer-designed links course famous for its stunning Atlantic views, towering dunes, and historic setting, featuring a 12th-century castle ruin near the third hole. It blends a forgiving front nine with a challenging, cliff-hugging back nine, offering a dramatic links experience with strong winds, sandy beaches, and panoramic vistas from its clubhouse.

Ballybunion Old Course, in County Kerry, Ireland, is a legendary links golf course, established in 1893, famed for its dramatic Atlantic coastal setting, towering dunes, and quirky, challenging holes… especially the iconic cliff-hugging back nine, making it a bucket-list destination where Tom Watson’s praise significantly boosted its global profile. It offers a classic, rugged links experience with a graveyard near the first tee and a famous tiered 11th hole, contrasting with the club’s newer Cashen Course and providing a quintessential taste of Irish golf.

Doolin in North County Clare is a picturesque village located on the western edge of the Cliffs of Moher. Doolin is an iconic Wild Atlantic Way Discovery point and is close to many of Clare’s best known visitor attractions. Doolin is also known as the home of traditional Irish music (with impromptu sessions kicking off in pubs and keeping things lively till late), played by local musicians who hand tunes down from generation to generation.

The Cliffs of Moher stand as one of Ireland’s most iconic natural wonders, drawing visitors from around the world to the west coast of County Clare. Rising up to 214 meters above the Atlantic, this dramatic stretch of coastline runs for about 14 kilometres, offering panoramic views that extend to the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, and even the mountains of Connemara on clear days.

Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, Ireland, is a world-renowned classic links course, often called the “St Andrews of Ireland“, famous for its challenging, natural dune landscape along the Atlantic. Lahinch features iconic holes like the blind Dell and Klondyke, and is famous for hosting major events like the Irish Open which makes it a must-play for serious golfers. The club offers two courses, the historic Old Course (Championship) and the Castle Course, with a challenging, traditional links experience known for its quirky charm and beautiful coastal views.

Adare Manor is a stunning Neo-Gothic castle and 5-star luxury resort in Adare, County Limerick. The Manor and its private estate (owned by Ireland’s JP McManus) is known for its opulent restoration, world-class golf, Michelin-starred dining, and extensive estate activities, serving as a grand base for exploring Southwest Ireland. Once the seat of the Earls of Dunraven, it’s now a lavish hotel offering experiences from falconry and spa treatments. Adare Manor will also host the 2027 Ryder Cup, all set within a beautiful 840-acre estate that encapsulates true and authentic Irish luxury.