Our 6 night Dublin - North East Ireland golf package, which includes the best of each region and makes for a superb two centre trip.

While staying here, we have got some superb golf lined up - playing 3 Championship links courses, as good as any you'll find in the whole of Ireland (see descriptions below).  These include The Island,  which is one of our favourite Irish courses, very friendly club and some wonderful holes; this is followed by the equally impressive Bernard Langer-designed Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links - there are two great links courses in Portmarnock, but we've picked the Hotel Links, as it's much friendlier and about 80 Euros cheaper per person !
 
Your 3rd game is at the delightful Ardglass course. This is a course to savour with some outstanding holes. Two of the Par 3's and the Par 5 11th require a carry across the coastline and cliffs tops of the Irish Sea and rank among the best holes in Ireland. The view from the elevated 12th tee, with the backdrop of the Irish Sea and Mourne Mountains is to die for.
 
After playing at Ardglass, you'd continue north to the excellent Bayview Hotel in the charming coastal village of Portballintrae. Some of the finest coastal scenery in Ireland is to be found along the North Antrim Coast. Pretty harbours, the unbelievable rope bridge at Carrick-a-rede, the Glens of Antrim, the World's oldest licensed whiskey distillery at Bushmills and best of all, the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' - the Giants Causeway all contribute to what is definitely an unforgettable experience.
 
As for the golf - this is as good as it gets in terms of links golf - Portstewart is a gem of a links, set amongst rolling sand dunes, with sweeping views towards the blue Donegal hills and the Atlantic ocean. Your final game is at the hugely impressive Royal Portrush, the only club outside Britain to host The Open Championship in 1951.
 
Royal Portrush Golf Club is on everyone's list of top golf courses in Ireland and is often included in lists of the top golf courses in the world. As Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke recently said "Royal Portrush is now rated to be in the top 12 golf courses in the world and should, indeed, be number one.''
 
On the transportation, we would recommend car rental - beauty of staying at The Grand in Malahide is that you won't need to drive into Dublin itself, and finding Malahide and the surrounding golf courses is very straightforward. Then, you can simply follow the motorway north past Belfast till you get to the Antrim coast and again, the distances from either hotel here to the golf courses are very easy.
 
This wonderful tour, combining the best of Ireland's capital and the wondrous Antrim coast is one of our all-time favourites. I've included links to the hotels, sightseeing and golf courses below:
 

Ireland golf package

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Location: Dublin and Bushmills/Portballintrae
Based on 2 golfers
6 nights' accommodation
Sharing twin rooms on B&B basis
Mid-sized car rental for 7 days, to be collected & returned to Dublin airport
5 rounds of golf at selected courses (see below)

PRICE
Total price per person 1180 Euros.
Above quotes subject to availability at time of booking 
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ITINERARY
Day 1 - arrive Dublin airport. Collect car rental Transfer to The Grand, Malahide  
Day 2 - play Portmarnock Hotel Links
Day 3 - play The Island
Day 4 - play Ardglass. Transfer to Bayview Hotel, Portballintrae
Day 5 - play Portstewart
Day 6 - play Royal Portrush
Day 7 -  check out. Return rental car to Dublin airport. Departure
 
HOTEL
3 nights in Dublin, staying at The Grand Malahide
3 nights on Antrim coast, staying at the Bayview Hotel
 
GOLF
Portmarnock Hotel Links
The Island
Ardglass
Portstewart
Royal Portrush
 
TRANSPORT

Toyota Corolla 4 dr manual with ac Price includes refundable excess
 
HOTELS  
The Grand Hotel, Malahide - near Dublin

 
The Grand Hotel, Malahide, is a great 4 star property with extensive and impressive facilities that will impress the most demanding of hotel traveller. The staff at this Co. Dublin hotel have been trained to ensure that whatever your reason for staying you are treated to the best in service and hospitality. The Grand Hotel is just 15 minutes from Dublin International airport and 5 minutes from the M50 motorway. There is also the DART rail and regular bus services to Dublin City, about 25 minutes away. The guestrooms at the Grand Hotel are spacious and comfortable and designed with the guest foremost in mind. Whatever your reason for staying at this 4 star Co. Dublin hotel, whether it is business or pleasure, you are assured of a memorable stay. The Colonnade Restaurant located at the Grand Hotel is a great place to enjoy an intimate evening dinner in plush surroundings with the best of service topping off an excellent nights entertainment.
 
Bayview Hotel, Portballantrae


 
This delightful 25 bedroom hotel stands in the picturesque harbour of Portballintrae, just one mile from the famous whisky distillery at Bushmills. Their 25 modern bedrooms have been designed with your comfort in mind and furnished to the highest international standards to create a well deserved haven of relaxation with classic standard or more spacious Superior rooms with whirlpool baths and exquisitely finished Premier rooms boasting a Jacuzzi and lounge with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. The warmth and intimacy of the Porthole Bar & Restaurant provide the focus for the hotel where you can relax at the open fire and watch the world go by, a feel for the old with a taste of the new.