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Each town has an interactive map showing all golf courses within 30km, 50km or 75km. Courses are colour-coded by type: Links, Parkland, Inland Links and Heathland. Selecting any of the 53 Irish golf towns reveals a detailed view showing: an interactive map of all golf courses within the chosen radius; a ranked course list split into top ranked nearby and other great options; a course type breakdown by Links, Parkland, Inland Links and Heathland; and a direct link to build a golf trip itinerary based in that town using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Limerick. Village, Heritage. Ireland's prettiest village, home to Adare Manor and championship golf.
Course types: 22 Parkland.
11 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 9/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 7/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h30m, Shannon 30m, Belfast 3h48m, Cork 1h12m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Adare — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Donegal. Village, Remote, Coastal. Tweed weaving village deep in Donegal - as off-the-beaten-track as it gets.
Course types: 7 Links, 2 Parkland.
3 ranked 11-30, 4 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 6/10. Trad music: 10/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 7/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h30m, Shannon 3h30m, Belfast 2h30m, Cork 5h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Ardara — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Down. Village, Coastal. Pretty Down fishing village with a historic castle and links setting.
Course types: 5 Links, 36 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
15 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 4/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 5/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 9/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 1h48m, Shannon 4h, Belfast 48m, Cork 4h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Ardglass — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Mayo. Town, Coastal. Salmon rivers, a genuine market town, and north Mayo links nearby.
Course types: 6 Links, 9 Parkland.
7 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 6/10. Trad music: 7/10. Nightlife: 6/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 2h12m, Belfast 3h12m, Cork 4h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Ballina — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Kerry. Town, Coastal, Remote. Pilgrimage territory - the cliffs, the pubs, and two world-class links.
Course types: 9 Links, 5 Parkland.
8 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 4/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 5/10. Nightlife: 5/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h12m, Shannon 1h30m, Belfast 4h30m, Cork 2h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Ballybunion — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Donegal. Village, Coastal, Remote. Remote Inishowen Peninsula - wild, quiet, and seriously good links golf.
Course types: 20 Links, 9 Parkland.
14 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 4/10. Pub options: 4/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h48m, Shannon 4h30m, Belfast 2h, Cork 5h48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Ballyliffin — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Clare. Village, Coastal, Heritage. Burren limestone, Clare coast, and total peace and quiet.
Course types: 5 Links, 14 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 1 Heathland.
6 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 8/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 7/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 9/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h48m, Shannon 1h, Belfast 3h48m, Cork 2h12m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Ballyvaughan — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Antrim. City, Coastal, Heritage. A resurgent city with great food, craic, and the Mournes nearby.
Course types: 7 Links, 52 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
26 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 9/10. Pub options: 9/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 10/10. Peace and quiet: 2/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 1h48m, Shannon 4h, Belfast 12m, Cork 4h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Belfast — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Mayo. Village, Coastal, Remote. Edge of the world - Carne links and pure west of Ireland wildness.
Course types: 4 Links.
3 ranked 11-30.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 4/10. Pub options: 4/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h48m, Shannon 3h, Belfast 4h, Cork 5h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Belmullet — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Wicklow. Town, Coastal. Victorian seaside town on the Dart line - Wicklow and Dublin both within reach.
Course types: 11 Links, 83 Parkland, 4 Inland Links, 4 Heathland.
33 ranked 11-30, 7 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 6/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 8/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 36m, Shannon 2h48m, Belfast 2h, Cork 3h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Bray — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Donegal. Town, Coastal. Ireland's surf capital with dramatic cliffs and a lively town vibe.
Course types: 6 Links, 5 Parkland, 1 Inland Links.
6 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 4/10. Pub options: 4/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 7/10. Peace and quiet: 8/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h48m, Shannon 3h, Belfast 2h12m, Cork 4h48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Bundoran — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Antrim. Village, Coastal, Heritage. Whiskey village with the Giant's Causeway and Antrim links on the doorstep.
Course types: 9 Links, 10 Parkland.
8 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 7/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 4h30m, Belfast 1h12m, Cork 5h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Bushmills — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Louth. Village, Coastal, Heritage. Medieval village nestled between Cooley mountains and the lough.
Course types: 8 Links, 25 Parkland.
15 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 9/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 1h, Shannon 3h, Belfast 1h12m, Cork 3h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Carlingford — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Tipperary. Town, Heritage. Ancient rock, medieval streets, and a quieter side of Tipperary.
Course types: 20 Parkland, 1 Inland Links.
11 ranked 11-30.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 8/10. Pub options: 6/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 1h48m, Shannon 1h12m, Belfast 3h, Cork 48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Cashel — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Galway. Town, Coastal, Heritage. The capital of Connemara — wild Atlantic coast, dramatic mountain scenery, and a surprisingly lively little town.
Course types: 4 Links, 3 Parkland.
6 ranked 11-30.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 6/10. Peace and quiet: 8/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h34m, Shannon 2h11m, Belfast 5h6m, Cork 3h48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Clifden — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Cork. Town, Coastal, Heritage. Colourful harbour town, Titanic history, and Cork's waterfront gem.
Course types: 1 Links, 22 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
13 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 6/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 1h48m, Belfast 4h30m, Cork 24m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Cobh — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Mayo. Village, Heritage. Ashford Castle country - wild Connemara at its most dramatic.
Course types: 1 Links, 15 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 1 Heathland.
6 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 8/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 5/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 9/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h48m, Shannon 1h30m, Belfast 3h30m, Cork 2h48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Cong — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Cork. City, Coastal. Ireland's food capital and gateway to West Cork and Kerry courses.
Course types: 1 Links, 23 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
14 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 9/10. Pub options: 9/10. Trad music: 7/10. Nightlife: 9/10. Peace and quiet: 3/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h48m, Shannon 1h30m, Belfast 4h12m, Cork 12m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Cork — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Derry. City, Heritage. Walled city with brilliant energy and Donegal courses minutes away.
Course types: 18 Links, 14 Parkland.
17 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 8/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 4h, Belfast 1h30m, Cork 5h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Derry — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Kerry. Town, Coastal, Heritage. End-of-the-world peninsula with trad music, seafood, and links golf.
Course types: 6 Links, 6 Parkland, 1 Inland Links.
6 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 8/10. Pub options: 10/10. Trad music: 10/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 4h30m, Shannon 2h30m, Belfast 5h30m, Cork 2h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Dingle — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Donegal. Town, Coastal, Heritage. Gateway to the wild northwest with Diamond Square and great scenery.
Course types: 9 Links, 7 Parkland, 1 Inland Links.
8 ranked 11-30, 5 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 6/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 3h, Belfast 2h12m, Cork 4h48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Donegal Town — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Clare. Village, Coastal. Trad music heartland with the Cliffs of Moher and Lahinch next door.
Course types: 6 Links, 11 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 1 Heathland.
7 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 8/10. Trad music: 10/10. Nightlife: 5/10. Peace and quiet: 5/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 1h12m, Belfast 4h, Cork 2h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Doolin — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Clare. Village, Coastal, Remote. A tiny Atlantic village with one of the world's great links courses.
Course types: 8 Links, 9 Parkland.
7 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 1h, Belfast 4h12m, Cork 2h12m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Doonbeg — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Dublin. City, Coastal. Ireland's buzzing capital with world-class golf on the doorstep.
Course types: 12 Links, 89 Parkland, 4 Inland Links, 4 Heathland.
34 ranked 11-30, 8 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 10/10. Pub options: 10/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 10/10. Peace and quiet: 1/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 18m, Shannon 2h30m, Belfast 1h48m, Cork 2h48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Dublin — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Louth. Town, Coastal. Gateway to the Cooley Peninsula with a strong northern course cluster.
Course types: 7 Links, 22 Parkland.
10 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 4/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 48m, Shannon 2h48m, Belfast 1h12m, Cork 3h12m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Dundalk — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Waterford. Village, Coastal. Sheltered coves and a charming fishing village on the Waterford coast.
Course types: 2 Links, 19 Parkland.
12 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 5/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 9/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h, Shannon 2h12m, Belfast 3h12m, Cork 1h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Dunmore East — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Clare. Town, Heritage. County Clare's capital with legendary trad sessions, a medieval streetscape, and the Burren on the doorstep.
Course types: 5 Links, 15 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 1 Heathland.
6 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 9/10. Trad music: 10/10. Nightlife: 6/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h54m, Shannon 24m, Belfast 4h33m, Cork 2h2m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Ennis — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Sligo. Village, Coastal. Traditional seaside town - seaweed baths, sand dunes, and west coast links.
Course types: 5 Links, 6 Parkland.
5 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 4/10. Pub options: 4/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 2h12m, Belfast 3h12m, Cork 4h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Enniscrone — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Wicklow. Village, Heritage. Powerscourt on the doorstep and the Wicklow Mountains all around.
Course types: 11 Links, 83 Parkland, 4 Inland Links, 4 Heathland.
33 ranked 11-30, 7 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 9/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 30m, Shannon 2h48m, Belfast 2h, Cork 3h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Enniskerry — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Galway. City, Coastal. Trad music, great food, and the gateway to Connemara golf.
Course types: 3 Links, 15 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 1 Heathland.
6 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 9/10. Pub options: 10/10. Trad music: 10/10. Nightlife: 10/10. Peace and quiet: 2/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h30m, Shannon 1h12m, Belfast 3h30m, Cork 2h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Galway — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Wicklow. Town, Coastal. Charming coastal village with easy Dublin access and Wicklow golf.
Course types: 11 Links, 78 Parkland, 4 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
29 ranked 11-30, 6 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 8/10. Pub options: 6/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 5/10. Peace and quiet: 8/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 48m, Shannon 2h48m, Belfast 2h12m, Cork 3h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Greystones — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Kilkenny. Village, Heritage. One of Ireland's most beautiful villages, hidden in the Nore Valley.
Course types: 2 Links, 25 Parkland.
12 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 2/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 1h48m, Shannon 2h, Belfast 2h48m, Cork 1h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Inistioge — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Kerry. Town, Coastal, Heritage. A beautifully kept market town at the foot of the Ring of Kerry.
Course types: 3 Links, 14 Parkland, 1 Inland Links.
9 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 8/10. Pub options: 8/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 5/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h48m, Shannon 2h, Belfast 5h12m, Cork 1h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Kenmare — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Kildare. Town, Heritage. Thoroughbred horse country with the K Club and Curragh courses nearby.
Course types: 72 Parkland, 4 Inland Links, 3 Heathland.
23 ranked 11-30, 8 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 48m, Shannon 1h48m, Belfast 2h12m, Cork 2h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Kildare Town — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Kilkenny. City, Heritage. Medieval streets, top pubs, and a strong base for the southeast.
Course types: 29 Parkland, 1 Heathland.
15 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 8/10. Pub options: 9/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 1h30m, Shannon 1h48m, Belfast 2h48m, Cork 1h48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Kilkenny — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Kerry. Town, Heritage. Lakes, mountains, and a serious cluster of top Kerry courses.
Course types: 5 Links, 15 Parkland.
12 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 9/10. Trad music: 9/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 3/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h30m, Shannon 1h30m, Belfast 5h, Cork 1h12m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Killarney — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Cork. Town, Coastal, Heritage. Ireland's gourmet capital - a charming harbour with Old Head nearby.
Course types: 1 Links, 18 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
12 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 10/10. Pub options: 9/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 5/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h12m, Shannon 2h, Belfast 4h48m, Cork 18m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Kinsale — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Clare. Village, Coastal. The spiritual home of Irish links golf. Full stop.
Course types: 6 Links, 8 Parkland, 1 Inland Links.
6 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 8/10. Trad music: 7/10. Nightlife: 6/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h48m, Shannon 48m, Belfast 4h, Cork 2h12m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Lahinch — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Donegal. Town, Coastal. Donegal's main town and the gateway to some of Ireland's wildest golf.
Course types: 15 Links, 12 Parkland.
15 ranked 11-30, 4 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 6/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 8/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 4h, Belfast 1h30m, Cork 5h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Letterkenny — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Limerick. City, Heritage. A resurgent city on the Shannon with Adare Manor a short drive away.
Course types: 20 Parkland, 1 Inland Links.
9 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 3/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h12m, Shannon 18m, Belfast 3h30m, Cork 1h12m.
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Co. Kildare. Village, Heritage. Historic university town with fast Dublin access and K Club nearby.
Course types: 12 Links, 93 Parkland, 4 Inland Links, 4 Heathland.
35 ranked 11-30, 10 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 8/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 24m, Shannon 2h12m, Belfast 2h, Cork 2h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Maynooth — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Dublin. Town, Coastal. Dublin's links suburb - Portmarnock and The Island right on the doorstep.
Course types: 12 Links, 87 Parkland, 3 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
34 ranked 11-30, 8 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 4/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 7/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 12m, Shannon 2h30m, Belfast 1h48m, Cork 3h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Portmarnock — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Antrim. Town, Coastal. Home of The Open and the Antrim coast's most iconic stretch of links.
Course types: 12 Links, 13 Parkland.
13 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 8/10. Trad music: 5/10. Nightlife: 7/10. Peace and quiet: 5/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h12m, Shannon 4h30m, Belfast 1h12m, Cork 5h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Portrush — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Donegal. Village, Coastal, Remote. Remote Donegal hotel and links golf - a destination in its own right.
Course types: 13 Links, 10 Parkland.
13 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 4/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h30m, Shannon 4h, Belfast 2h12m, Cork 5h30m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Rosapenna — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Sligo. Village, Coastal. Dramatic peninsula with Benbulben views and Rosses Point Golf Club.
Course types: 7 Links, 7 Parkland.
4 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h48m, Shannon 2h12m, Belfast 2h30m, Cork 4h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Rosses Point — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Sligo. Town, Coastal, Heritage. Yeats country, Benbulben backdrop, and an underrated golf hub.
Course types: 7 Links, 9 Parkland.
6 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 8/10. Trad music: 8/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h48m, Shannon 2h12m, Belfast 2h30m, Cork 4h.
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Co. Sligo. Village, Coastal. Surf, links, and Sligo Bay - proper Atlantic edge energy.
Course types: 7 Links, 8 Parkland.
5 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 6/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 6/10. Peace and quiet: 6/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 2h48m, Shannon 2h12m, Belfast 2h30m, Cork 4h.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Strandhill — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Kerry. Town, Coastal. Gateway to the Dingle Peninsula with Tralee Golf Club on the coast.
Course types: 8 Links, 11 Parkland.
10 ranked 11-30, 3 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 6/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 7/10. Peace and quiet: 7/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h12m, Shannon 1h30m, Belfast 5h, Cork 1h12m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Tralee — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Meath. Town, Heritage. Boyne Valley heritage town with Trim Castle and easy Meath access.
Course types: 12 Links, 79 Parkland, 4 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
29 ranked 11-30, 7 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 48m, Shannon 2h30m, Belfast 1h48m, Cork 2h48m.
Build a golf trip itinerary based in Trim — add courses, set overnight stops and map your full route using the GemTees Trip Planner.
Co. Waterford. City, Coastal, Heritage. Ireland's oldest city - Viking heritage and a relaxed southeast base.
Course types: 2 Links, 21 Parkland.
12 ranked 11-30, 1 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 7/10. Trad music: 6/10. Nightlife: 7/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 1h48m, Shannon 2h12m, Belfast 3h12m, Cork 1h12m.
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Co. Kerry. Village, Coastal, Remote. Remote Ring of Kerry magic - Charlie Chaplin's favourite corner of Ireland.
Course types: 3 Links, 8 Parkland, 1 Inland Links.
6 ranked 11-30, 2 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 5/10. Trad music: 5/10. Nightlife: 3/10. Peace and quiet: 10/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 4h30m, Shannon 2h30m, Belfast 5h48m, Cork 2h30m.
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Co. Mayo. Town, Coastal. Clew Bay views, brilliant food, and voted Ireland's friendliest town.
Course types: 2 Links, 8 Parkland.
7 ranked 11-30.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 7/10. Pub options: 8/10. Trad music: 9/10. Nightlife: 8/10. Peace and quiet: 4/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 3h, Shannon 2h, Belfast 3h30m, Cork 3h30m.
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Co. Wicklow. Town, Coastal, Heritage. A quiet east coast harbour town with the Wicklow Mountains behind and some underrated links golf nearby.
Course types: 7 Links, 59 Parkland, 1 Inland Links, 2 Heathland.
18 ranked 11-30, 4 ranked 31-60.
Rated out of 10 — Food: 5/10. Pub options: 6/10. Trad music: 4/10. Nightlife: 4/10. Peace and quiet: 8/10.
Nearest airports: Dublin 1h2m, Shannon 3h8m, Belfast 2h46m, Cork 3h18m.
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