Golf Guide to Ireland

Overview of Ireland's Golf Regions

Golf in Ireland can be loosely grouped for golf travel purposes into one of six regions. There are quality golf courses for the visiting golfer all over Ireland so any boundaries are arbitary. If you are unfamiliar with Ireland our interactive map of Ireland will get you started.

The map shows each golf course and provides a brief description of each golf region. A further map provides a directly clickable flag to provide individual golf course descriptions and course information. Our own course rating, reader course ratings, reviews and notes will soon be added.

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Golf in Southwest Ireland

The southwest of the country is the most famous golf region centred around Killarney with Ballybunion, Tralee and Waterville all within an hours drive. Lahinch, Doonbeg and Old Head are slightly further. Full details of these and other courses in the region are contained in the Golf Guide to Southwest Ireland

The official tourist website for the southwest is at www.corkkerry.ie

Golf in the West of Ireland

The west (or 'wesht' as the locals would say) of Ireland covers the counties of Clare, Galway and Mayo on the Atlantic coast. Here you will find the best kept secrets of Irisf golf: Connemara, Enniscrone & Carne Golf Links. The lovely town of Westport is an ideal base to discover these courses. Full details of these and other courses in the region are contained in the Golf Guide to Western Ireland

The official tourist website for the west is at www.irelandwest.ie. County Clare is part of www.shannonregiontourism.ie

Golf in the North & Northwest of Ireland

The north and northwest of Ireland extends from County Sligo along the northern coast of Ireland through Counties Donegal and Derry to County Antrim. This region has the highest concentration of quality links golf in Ireland from the well-know to further hidden jewels. Full details of these and other courses in the region are conatained in the Golf Guide to North and Northwest Ireland

The official tourist website for the northwest is at www.irelandnorthwest.ie. The official Northern Ireland tourism website is www.discovernorthernireland.com.

Golf in the East of Ireland

The east of the country is centred around Dublin. There are many fine links courses from Royal County Down on the northeast coast to The European Club south of Dublin. Inland there is a high concentration of championship parkland courses. Dublin offers perhaps the widest choice of golf courses for the visiting golfer. Full details of these and other courses in the region are contained in the Golf Guide to Eastern Ireland

The official tourist website for the east of Ireland is www.eastcoastmidlands.ie

Golf in Southeast Ireland

The southeast of Ireland gets the best of Ireland's fickle weather and is known as 'The Sunny Southeast'. Counties Waterford, Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny offer some fine parkland courses and although links courses are scarce there is a fine links at Rosslare. Full details of these and other courses in the region are conatained in the Golf Guide to Southeast Ireland

The official tourist website for the southeast is www.southeastireland.com

Golf in Midland Ireland

Midland Ireland comprises the counties in the middle of Ireland and are accessible from all ports. Athlone is in the very centre of Ireland, approximately half-way between Dublin and Galway. There are several superb parkalnd courses in Midland Ireland, from old mature courses to newer, more modern designs. Full details of these and other courses in the region are conatained in the Golf Guide to Midland Ireland

The official tourist website for midland Ireland is www.eastcoastmidlands.ie

Regional Guides to Ireland

In addition to the links to the tourism bodies the following links may also provide useful information pertaining to Ireland and it's regions. If you have any questions about golf in Ireland we are delighted to help. Just use our golf trip advice form.

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