The ultimate Irish golf and culture journey — with Executive Global Tours.
Welcome to the land where towering sand dunes meet the roar of the Atlantic, where the fairway ends at the threshold of a warm, fire-lit pub, and where every evening promises a fine pint of Guinness and unforgettable craic — good times, laughter and great conversation. We create tailor-made golf and cultural itineraries across Ireland and Northern Ireland, blending world-class championship links, dramatic history, soulful traditional music and genuine Irish hospitality.
Legendary golf meets the spirit of Ireland
From the dramatic cliffs of the Wild Atlantic Way to the giant-carved coastline of Northern Ireland, an EGT tour is far more than eighteen holes. It is an immersive Irish adventure built on three pillars:
- Championship links golf — golf at its purest: natural dunes, ocean breezes and historic fairways shaped by legends like Old Tom Morris and Tom Doak.
- The black stuff and the craic — step off the 18th green straight into a cosy local pub, master the perfect pour, and share stories with locals who treat you like old friends.
- Music and heritage — unwind each night by open peat fires to traditional sessions (seisiúin): fiddles, bodhráns and uilleann pipes echoing through centuries-old taverns.
Spotlight on the Northwest — Ireland's wild golf frontier
For golfers seeking raw beauty, soaring sandhills and authentic charm away from the crowds, the Northwest is golf's ultimate paradise.
The Northwest roll call runs deeper still: Portsalon — classic links on Lough Swilly beneath the Knockalla mountains; Narin & Portnoo — a 1930 links reimagined by Gil Hanse on the Blue Flag beach at Portnoo; Strandhill — links under Knocknarea in Sligo; and Westport Golf Club — parkland-to-seaside golf beneath Croagh Patrick over Clew Bay.
County Mayo — raw, untamed beauty
- The golf: Carne Golf Links at Belmullet — the Wild Atlantic Dunes course, set in massive ocean dunes, one of the most thrilling and visual golf experiences on Earth.
- Culture & craic: base yourself at historic estates like Mount Falcon; fresh local seafood, hot Irish coffees, and storytelling in Mayo's coastal villages.
County Sligo — the poet's coastline
- The golf: County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point — a fair yet stern championship challenge beneath Benbulben — and Enniscrone, with its towering dunes and plunging ravines.
- History & sights: walk the lands that inspired W.B. Yeats, visit the poet's grave at Drumcliff, and catch a traditional music session in Sligo Town.
County Donegal — the northern crown
- The golf: Rosapenna — St Patrick's Links and the Old Tom Morris course — Ballyliffin's Glashedy and Old Links, and the cliffside nine-hole gem at Cruit Island. St Patrick's Links is recognised around the world as modern golf design at its finest.
- Attractions & sights: the dramatic peaks of Glenveagh National Park, Slieve League — among Europe's highest sea cliffs — Malin Head, Ireland's northernmost point, and a toast at a local distillery.
The North — Antrim, Down, Derry and Fermanagh
County Antrim — the Causeway Coast
- The golf: Royal Portrush, host of The Open, and Portstewart's magnificent Strand course.
- Culture & craic: the Giant's Causeway and the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge by day; a Bushmills tasting and a harbour-town session by night.
County Down — beneath the Mournes
- The golf: Royal County Down, perennially among the world's very greatest links, and Ardglass, where the sea is in view from every hole.
- Culture & craic: Newcastle and the Mourne Mountains, fresh Dundrum seafood, and pubs where the music starts when it starts.
County Derry — the northwest gateway
- The golf: Castlerock's Mussenden Links, classic links golf on the Bann's edge.
- Culture & craic: the walled city of Derry itself — its history, its murals, and its warm welcome.
County Fermanagh — the lakelands
- The golf: the Faldo Course at Lough Erne Resort, parkland golf wrapped in lake country.
- Culture & craic: Enniskillen's island town charm and the Marble Arch Caves beneath the hills.
The South and East — Kerry to Dublin
County Clare — the banner county
- The golf: Lahinch, the St Andrews of Ireland, and the mighty Doonbeg on Doughmore Bay.
- Culture & craic: the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin's famous music pubs, and a seafood chowder worth travelling for.
County Kerry — the kingdom
- The golf: Ballybunion's Old Course, Tralee — Arnold Palmer's masterpiece by the sea — and Waterville, beloved of champions.
- Culture & craic: the Ring of Kerry, Killarney's lakes, and evenings in Dingle where the music never really stops.
County Cork — the rebel county
- The golf: Old Head of Kinsale, golf on a diamond of land in the Atlantic — one of the most spectacular settings in world golf.
- Culture & craic: Kinsale, Ireland's gourmet capital; Blarney and Cobh, the Titanic's last port of call.
County Galway — the west in full voice
- The golf: Connemara Links at Ballyconneely, links golf at the edge of the Twelve Bens, and Galway Bay's resort golf.
- Culture & craic: Galway City itself — Shop Street buskers, oyster shacks, and the Latin Quarter at full tilt.
Dublin and the East — Portmarnock to the garden county
- The golf: Portmarnock, one of the world's great links; The Island; and in Wicklow, the dramatic European Club.
- Culture & craic: the capital — Trinity and the Book of Kells, Temple Bar, and a pint where Joyce drank. A short hop south, Kildare's K Club (Ryder Cup 2006) and Kilkenny's Mount Juliet complete the eastern circuit.
Why choose Executive Global Tours?
- Turnkey luxury travel — private chauffeur transport, luxury castle and resort stays, and guaranteed tee times on bucket-list courses.
- Off-course immersion — customised non-golfer itineraries: castle tours, whiskey tastings, culinary walks and scenic coastal hikes.
- Local expertise — born of a passion for Irish heritage: we make sure you don't just visit Ireland, you feel it.
- Hosted departures — many of our Ireland trips travel with a sporting legend as host. Golf by day, stories by night — the layer nobody else brings.
- 38 years of craft — Tourism Ireland approved, and led by people who have been bringing Americans and Canadians to Ireland for a lifetime.
Plan your Ireland
Start customising a bespoke Northwest itinerary, explore dates for the whole island, or let us tailor a package for your group — a custom itinerary and quote, free of charge and with no obligation.
Call JP Cone on (914) 979-2247.
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Hear it in 30 seconds — Ireland with Executive Global Tours
Play golf in Ireland and enjoy the very best the sport has to offer. We specialize in creating unforgettable golf/vacation packages. We can customize any package to suit your desires. Check out some of our sample packages and explore every option available.
North West Ireland Golf Trip
EGT Golf Tours | Signature Links Experience
Experience the untamed beauty and world-class links golf of Ireland’s North West — where towering dunes, Atlantic winds, and breathtaking scenery create one of the most authentic golf journeys on earth. This 7-night, 6-round itinerary blends championship golf with luxury accommodation, warm Irish hospitality, and seamless EGT service from arrival to departure.
Ireland Golf — Ryder Cup Courses
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Ireland
Arrive into Dublin or Belfast Airport where you will be met by your EGT Golf Tours Representative. Collect your self-drive vehicle or meet your private driver/guide before traveling north to Donegal and Rosapenna — your base for the next four nights.
Day 2 – Golf at Rosapenna Old Course
Tee off on this historic links where natural terrain, rolling fairways, and Atlantic breezes provide a classic and traditional Irish links challenge in its purest form.
Day 3 – Golf at Ballyliffin Golf Club – Glashedy Links
A spectacular modern links featuring vast fairways, towering dunes, and enormous greens that demand precision, touch, and imagination.
Day 4 – Golf at Rosapenna St Patrick’s Links
Set across one of the most magnificent stretches of links land in the world, St Patrick’s Links delivers dramatic scale, ocean vistas, and extraordinary variety — a true bucket-list experience.
Day 5 – Golf at Donegal Golf Club
Known as “Murvagh,” this big, bold championship links sits between Donegal Bay and the Blue Stack Mountains, offering a powerful test framed by unforgettable scenery. After golf, continue south to Sligo — your base for the next three nights.
Day 6 – Golf at County Sligo Golf Club
Play this Harry Colt masterpiece set beneath the iconic Benbulben Mountain — a stunning links layout rich in heritage and challenge.
Day 7 – Golf at Enniscrone Golf Club
An undiscovered gem of Irish links golf, Enniscrone features massive dunes, thrilling elevation changes, and some of the most memorable holes in Ireland.
Day 8 – Departure
Transfer back to Dublin or Belfast Airport for your departure, taking with you unforgettable memories of Ireland’s North West links.
Accommodation
- Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort – A 4★ resort overlooking Sheephaven Bay, steps from the links and a beautiful beach.
- The Glasshouse Hotel – A stylish 4★ property located in the heart of Sligo City on the Garavogue River.
Twin accommodation included for 7 nights, conveniently located near your golf courses.
Transport Options
Private Driver / Guide
Travel in comfort with an experienced, fully qualified chauffeur
Airport meet & greet on arrival
Luxury mini-coach throughout (pricing based on 8 sharing)
Timely transfers to all golf courses
Local insight, recommendations, and full tour support
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery between rounds
Self-Drive Experience
Ideal
Scenes from Dublin
Portmarnock Golf Club
Philadelphia Flyers alumni at Portmarnock Links, August 2025
Nebraska Football Legends Tour
Nebraska football legends Ahman Green, Kenny Bell, Steve Taylor and Randy Stella with their fans — Dublin, Wicklow, Belfast and Derry. Golf, sightseeing, culture and music. 
Gritty Takes Ireland
Flyers mascot Gritty living it up in Dublin and Wicklow on the EGTGolfTour Flyers alumni trip to Ireland.
Philadelphia Flyers alumni at Druids Glen, August 2025
Philadelphia Flyers alumni putting at Druids Glen, August 2025
John LeClair Teeing Off in Ireland
Flyers legend John LeClair teeing it up in Ireland — from the ice to the fairway on the Flyers alumni EGT golf tour.
Donegal with Tourism Ireland
Donegal Castle and Hanna Hats — exploring Donegal on a recent shared island tour with Tourism Ireland. Watch: our recent Shared Island tour of County Donegal on film → 
Derry choir in front of Tourism Ireland banners — from our recent Tourism Ireland event in Derry.
Carrick Foods on display at the Tourism Ireland event in Derry.
Slieve League (Sliabh Liag), County Donegal — among the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
Donegal on film — Donegal Castle, Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) and Hanna Hats, from our shared island tour with Tourism Ireland.
Coast & Country
Slieve League
Glendalough
Dublin — In Pictures
Sample Tour — Trace Your Irish Roots
Find where your story began. Before you travel, you share what your family knows — names, dates, a county, a parish — and our genealogist in Ireland researches your family in the archives and church registers. Then we build the trip around what they find, with golf woven in for those who play.
Day 1 — Dublin: arrive and meet our genealogist; the National Archives and the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum set the scene. Day 2 — Into your county: the county records and library archives, with your research folder in hand. Day 3 — The home parish: stand in the townland your family left, visit the church and the old graveyard, and see the land they farmed. Day 4 — The emigration story: a heritage centre and an old emigration port, to understand the journey they took. Day 5 — Yours to shape: time in the ancestral place, a round of golf for the golfers, or a day with distant relations if we've found them. Day 6 — Depart, with your family story documented to take home.
Every EGT genealogy tour is tailor-made around your family's research. Request your free quote and tell us the names you know — we'll do the digging.
Ladies' Golf, Food & Wine — Ireland
Ireland does this trip like nowhere else: links golf with the Atlantic crashing in, then the fire, the music and a proper dinner. Our ladies' Ireland tours are hosted throughout, with a lady golf professional available to lead your group — and golf is always optional: the heritage, the shopping and the spa days are half the fun.
Day 1 — Arrive in Dublin: a welcome dinner and a gentle first evening. Day 2 — Golf at a classic course; the city for the non-golfers — Trinity, Temple Bar and the shops of Grafton Street. Day 3 — West to the Wild Atlantic Way: links golf in the dunes and a seafood lunch on the coast. Day 4 — A slow day: a spa morning, a distillery visit, and traditional music in the evening. Day 5 — A final round, or a heritage day — castles, gardens and a farewell dinner. Day 6 — Depart, already planning the return.
Tailor-made for groups of friends, clubs and societies. Request your free quote.
Golf & Spa in Ireland
Ireland's great house hotels were built for the slow day: spa treatments, thermal suites and fireside afternoons for the non-golfers while the golf is on — and for the golfers, the perfect recovery after a day on the links. We build spa time into our Ireland trips as standard.
Ireland — In Pictures
Ireland from Above
A Personal Touch at Midleton
At the Jameson distillery in Midleton, our guests bottle a Distillery Edition with their own name on the label — the souvenir that never makes it to the back of the cupboard.
Links Golf, Untamed
Towering dunes, fairways that follow the land, and the Atlantic never far away — links golf the way it was first played.
Welcome to Royal Dublin
One of Ireland's oldest and proudest clubs, on Bull Island in Dublin Bay — a fixture of our Dublin golf tours since day one.
The Jameson Story
Vintage enamel signs, the famous green barrel, and a portrait by the fire — a taste of the Jameson heritage our Ireland tours love to share.
From Our Travels — Dublin and Lahinch
Carne Golf Links — Belmullet, County Mayo
Carne, on the wild Atlantic coast at Belmullet, is one of the great links journeys in Ireland — golf as nature made it, among some of the biggest dunes in Europe. Our thanks to Fiona Togher and the team at Carne for these photographs.
Sample Tour — Six Nations Rugby Grand Tour: Dublin, Edinburgh & London (6 Days)
The Six Nations across multiple capitals: Dublin, Edinburgh, and London — matchday hospitality at the Aviva, Murrayfield, and Twickenham. The greatest annual tournament in world rugby, three of its cathedrals, one week: Ireland at the Aviva, Scotland at Murrayfield, England at Twickenham — hospitality at every stop, the anthems, the rivalries, the craic.
Day 1 — Arrive Dublin. Private transfer to your luxury hotel. Welcome dinner with the group and your EGT host.
Day 2 — Ireland Matchday: Aviva Stadium. Hospitality seats for Ireland — premium seating, hospitality lounge, and the Fields of Athenry ringing around Lansdowne Road.
Day 3 — Dublin to Edinburgh. Morning at leisure in Dublin. Afternoon flight or rail north to Edinburgh. Evening on the Royal Mile with the group.
Day 4 — Scotland Matchday: Murrayfield. Hospitality seats for Scotland — Flower of Scotland, 67,000 fans, one of rugby's great occasions.
Day 5 — Edinburgh to London. Morning at leisure — the Castle, the old town. Afternoon south to London. Pre-match dinner with the group.
Day 6 — England Matchday: Twickenham. The finale: hospitality seats for England at Twickenham, the home of English rugby at full voice. Private departure transfers after the match.
From $12,500 per person — based on four travelling, sharing. Six Nations fixtures fall February–March and hospitality at all three stadiums is extremely limited, so dates and hospitality are confirmed at quote stage. Add Paris, Cardiff or Rome to complete the championship — just ask. Call (914) 979-2247 or request a free quote.
The Cliffs of Moher
Ireland's great Atlantic wall — the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, with the Branaunmore sea stack standing in the surf. They pair perfectly with a round at Lahinch, just up the coast, on our Wild Atlantic Way trips.
The Guinness Storehouse — St James's Gate
Dublin's number one visitor attraction, in the heart of the St James's Gate brewery since 1759. Our Ireland trips pour the perfect pint here — the Gravity Bar's view over the city is the finest in Dublin.
Ireland — From the Country Kitchen
Some of our favourite Ireland days end in a country kitchen — aprons on, soda bread in the oven, and recipes that have been in the family for generations. Our food-and-wine and ladies’ tours build in cookery classes just like this one.
Ireland — Coast and Colour
From the lighthouse links of the Old Head to the painted villages of West Cork and castle views over the sea — the Ireland between the rounds is every bit as memorable.
Where We Stay — Ireland's Great Golf Hotels
Great golf deserves a great night's sleep. These are the landmark hotels we build our Ireland itineraries around — each one chosen for location, character and the way it ends a golf day properly.
Slieve Donard — Newcastle's grand dame beneath the Mourne Mountains, moments from Royal County Down's first tee.
The Europe Hotel — Killarney's lakeside showpiece and the classic base for the South West links.
The Brehon — Killarney's contemporary bolthole, made for groups who want the town's buzz after golf.
The Merrion — Dublin's most polished address, the refined start or finish to an East Coast tour.
Ashford Castle — the west's legendary castle stay, pure occasion from driveway to dinner.
Ballyfin — Ireland's most exclusive country house, for trips where the hotel is half the story.
Carton House — County Kildare's great estate, with two championship courses on site and Dublin on the doorstep.
Staying at Adare Manor
Some addresses need no introduction. Adare Manor in County Limerick — a neo-Gothic masterpiece on the River Maigue, set in 840 acres of parkland — is the grandest hotel address in Ireland, and its Tom Fazio-redesigned golf course hosts the Ryder Cup in 2027. Our Ireland journeys can build nights here into your itinerary: arrive to the Great Hall, dine in the Oak Room, and play the course everyone will be watching.
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- Photo: Adare Manor
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Pick Your Ireland Tour
Five ready-made ways to see Ireland with the clubs — each one can be tailored to your dates, group and must-play courses.
The Southern Swing
Region: Cork, Kerry and Clare. The golf: cliff-top drama and giant dunes — Old Head, Ballybunion, Lahinch and Waterville. Suits: the group that wants Ireland's greatest-hits links in one unforgettable week.
The Northern Lights Links
Region: Donegal, Sligo and the Antrim coast. The golf: raw, elemental links — Ballyliffin, Rosapenna, Enniscrone and Royal Portrush. Suits: purists chasing the wildest golf in Ireland, far from the crowds.
The Wild West Links
Region: Mayo, Galway and Clare. The golf: soulful, windswept golf — Carne, Connemara, Lahinch and Doonbeg. Suits: adventurers who want the Wild Atlantic Way with their golf.
Dublin & the East Links
Region: Dublin, Wicklow and Louth. The golf: classic east-coast links — Portmarnock, The Island, Royal Dublin, Baltray and The European Club. Suits: first-timers and short-stay groups who want city buzz with championship golf.
The Host's Picks
Region: wherever the best golf is that week. The golf: our hand-picked rota of the courses our hosts love most — the big names above, plus the hidden gems we save for our own groups. Suits: returning guests who trust us to build the perfect week.
Ireland — The Tours in Pictures
Build Your Ireland Trip
Tell us your dates, your group and your must-play courses — we will come back with a fully costed itinerary within 24 hours.
Self-drive: your own car, our route and full support by phone — the free-range Ireland golf week.
Chauffeur-driven: private driver-guide and luxury coach, door to door — the full EGT treatment.
Call Executive Global Tours at (914) 979-2247 to start building your trip.
Sample Ireland itineraries
The Northern Giants & Dublin Links — 7 days / 6 nights
The historic championship layouts of Northern Ireland combined with Dublin's finest coastal courses.
- Day 1: Arrive Dublin Airport; warm-up round at The Island or Royal Dublin; Dublin city-centre hotel.
- Day 2: Portmarnock Golf Club; evening at leisure in Dublin.
- Day 3: Travel north; Ardglass Golf Club (the world's oldest clubhouse); overnight Newcastle, County Down.
- Day 4: Royal County Down — among the greatest courses on Earth; afternoon in Newcastle and the Mournes.
- Day 5: Portstewart (Strand); the Giant's Causeway; overnight Portrush/Bushmills.
- Day 6: Royal Portrush (Dunluce), host of The Open; farewell dinner and whiskey tasting.
- Day 7: Private transfer to Dublin (DUB) or Belfast International (BFS).
The Southwest Kerry Classic — 7 days / 6 nights
Kerry's world-renowned links and its mountain-and-lake scenery.
- Day 1: Arrive Shannon or Dublin; meet your EGT driver/guide; Killarney/Kenmare.
- Day 2: Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Killeen Course) on the lakes; traditional music in Killarney.
- Day 3: Tralee Golf Club, Arnold Palmer's Atlantic masterpiece; the Dingle Peninsula.
- Day 4: Ballybunion Old Course, the legend itself.
- Day 5: The Ring of Kerry to Waterville Golf Links.
- Day 6: Old Head of Kinsale or Doonbeg — cliffside golf; farewell dinner.
- Day 7: Private transfer to Shannon (SNN) or Dublin (DUB).
The All-Ireland Ultimate Tour — 10 days / 9 nights
The ultimate Irish golf experience: Northern Ireland, Dublin and Kerry in one seamless journey — the Northern Giants and the Kerry Classic woven together, with the Northwest (Carne, Enniscrone, Rosapenna) added for golfers who want the whole island. Ask us to shape it around your group.
What's included in EGT golf tours
- Guaranteed tee times — confirmed bookings at marquee championship courses across Ireland.
- Luxury transport — chauffeur-driven luxury Mercedes minivans, or self-drive if you prefer.
- Handpicked accommodation — 4-star and 5-star boutique hotels, historic castles and luxury resorts.
- Tailored sightseeing — customised itineraries for golfers and non-golfers alike.
- 24/7 concierge support — local expertise and on-call assistance throughout your trip.
Ready to plan your ultimate Irish golf vacation? Contact EGT Golf Tours today for a custom quote and a personalised itinerary.
Featured Sample Tours
Classic Southwest Ireland Golf Experience (8 days) — from $7,895 per person
Classic Southwest Ireland (6 days) — from $4,795 per person
The Great Courses of the South West
Doonbeg. An extraordinary links on a natural site of grass-covered dunes rising nearly one hundred feet above the white-capped Atlantic. Taking in nearly 400 acres and stretching for a mile and a half around a crescent-shaped beach, Doonbeg is a true links designed by Greg Norman.
Ballybunion. Perhaps the finest seaside course ever seen, and one of the finest links courses in the world. The graveyard beside the first tee gives the golfer a first sense of the mystique and timelessness that follows. Founded in 1893.
Lahinch. Situated on the west coast of Clare and naturally shaped by ocean and dunes, Lahinch is Ireland's insiders' favorite. Created by Old Tom Morris in 1892 and transformed by Alister MacKenzie in 1927, this classic design offers a great deal of variety, including two exceptional blind shots. Founded in 1892.
Tralee. Perched on the cliffs with views across to the Dingle Peninsula, Tralee is one of the most beautiful links courses in the world, offering dramatic holes that test golfers at every level. Redesigned by Arnold Palmer, it has a back nine to equal any. Founded in 1896.
Waterville. Fondly dubbed the "Magnificent Monster" by Sam Snead, Waterville sits on the Ring of Kerry, buffeted by peninsular winds. One of Europe's longest courses, it was transformed by Jack Mulcahy and Eddie Hackett from rugged links land into an elegant championship course — and it is a favorite of Tiger Woods.
Old Head. Known as the Pebble Beach of Ireland — and in many ways far more stunning. Set on a peninsula hundreds of feet above sea level, with its own micro-climate and ocean views from every hole, Old Head is located in Kinsale, on the south coast of Ireland.
Recommended Accommodations
Killarney Park Hotel. One of the finest luxury hotels Ireland has to offer, perfectly located in the heart of Killarney town center, set in mature grounds and framed by the legendary surroundings of Killarney National Park. Old-world elegance meets modern-day luxury at this family-owned hotel — our top recommendation for accommodations in Ireland.
Adare Manor. Newly renovated for 2018, the five-star Adare Manor sits close to Shannon Airport and features a parkland golf course by Tom Fazio. In the heart of picturesque Adare Village in Co. Limerick, this nineteenth-century neo-Gothic castle is steeped in history and surrounded by medieval ruins, walled gardens and winding woodland paths — guests discover its fairy-tale Great Hall, the lavish Drawing Room and the splendid Minstrels' Gallery.
Doonbeg Hotel. In West Clare, with a reputation built on unparalleled warm hospitality, the Lodge at Doonbeg is a special place to stay — among the best luxury hotels in Ireland. It is set amid a rugged landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see, across rolling ocean waves and sand dunes with thousands of years of stories buried within them: a grand Irish country house with welcoming staff, appealing to discerning golf travelers.
Dromoland Castle. A spectacular castle hotel, considered one of Europe's finest. Dromoland is a magnificent Renaissance structure built in the 16th century and once the royal seat of the O'Brien clan. Transformed into a luxury five-star hotel in 1962, it retains reminders of its historic past in its woodcarvings and stone statuary, hand-carved paneling and antique furnishings.
Want to see a sample itinerary for Ireland? A sample of the best Ireland golf — call Executive Global Tours at (914) 979-2247 and we will put it together for you.
Classic Southwest Ireland Golf Vacations
Ireland golf is led by the legendary courses of the South West. With Ballybunion, Dooks and Tralee among the best links golf courses anywhere, Ireland's Southwest is the most popular of all Irish golf vacation tours.
The great courses of the South and West include Doonbeg, Ballybunion, Lahinch, Tralee, Waterville and Old Head — a roll call of world-famous links that our guests travel across the Atlantic to play.
Ask us about a classic Southwest Ireland golf vacation — call Executive Global Tours at (914) 979-2247.
Also on Our Ireland Roster — Two More Classics
Esker Hills Golf Club, County Offaly. Ireland's great inland surprise — a Christy O'Connor Jr design rolled across the natural esker ridges of the midlands, all drumlin fairways, clever doglegs and greens that test every putt. It is the perfect parkland counterpoint to the coastal links, and an easy stop between Dublin and the west.
Connemara Golf Links, Ballyconneely, County Galway. Twenty-seven holes of true Atlantic links between the Twelve Bens and the sea — the wild west at its most beautiful. Eddie Hackett's layout finishes with one of the great closing stretches in Irish golf, and it pairs naturally with our Wild West Links routing through Galway and Mayo.
A Note from Our Founder, JP Cone
I started in Irish tourism at sixteen, and 38 years later, Ireland is still where my heart is. My family's ground is Roscrea, Moneygall, Maynooth and Dublin — and I lead many of our Ireland tours myself. When you travel Ireland with EGT, you're travelling with people who know it as home.
Quick Travel Tips for Ireland
Currency — two of them. The Republic of Ireland uses the euro (€); Northern Ireland uses the British pound (£). Cards are widely accepted in both, and contactless payment is the norm in shops, pubs and taxis. Carry a small amount of local cash for tips, small purchases and rural stops — and remember that euros and pounds are not interchangeable, so plan to hold a little of each on a North & South tour.
The border. Crossing between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is completely seamless — there are no physical border checks on tour routes. Most visitors notice only that the road signs change style and the currency in their pocket needs to change with them. Your driver-guide handles everything; you simply enjoy both Irelands in one trip.
Passports & entry. US and Canadian visitors do not need a visa for tourist stays in Ireland. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay — we recommend at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates so airline and entry requirements are comfortably met. For the Northern Ireland portion of your tour, US and Canadian visitors now need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel; it is a quick online application, and we will remind you well in advance of your departure.
Best time to travel. May through September brings the longest days and the best chance of fine weather — and in high summer it stays light until well past 10pm. April and October are lovely shoulder months with fewer crowds and keen value. The prime golf season runs roughly April through October. Ireland is a year-round destination, but winter touring means shorter days and cosier pubs.
Weather & what to pack. Ireland's climate is temperate and famously changeable — locals call it "four seasons in one day." Summer highs typically reach the mid-60s °F (around 18–20°C); winters are mild but damp. Pack layers, a proper waterproof jacket, comfortable waterproof walking shoes, and golf rain gear if you are playing. Leave room in the case — you will shop.
Getting there. Dublin Airport (DUB) is the island's main gateway, with direct flights from many US and Canadian cities. Shannon Airport (SNN) is ideal for tours of the West and Northwest, landing you close to Galway, the Cliffs of Moher and Donegal routes. Belfast's airports serve the North. Most EGT Ireland tours begin and end in Dublin or Shannon, and we will build your itinerary around the flights that suit you best.
Distances & pacing. Ireland looks small on the map, and motorways now link the main cities — Dublin to Belfast is about two hours, Dublin to Galway about two and a half. But the touring roads of the West and the Causeway Coast wind through villages and farmland, and that is the point: we pace our itineraries so no day is a marathon, with two-night stays wherever possible so you are living in a place, not passing through it.
Tipping. Tipping in Ireland is appreciated but never obligatory. In restaurants, 10% is customary where a service charge has not already been added — check the bill. Round up taxi fares, and a gratuity for your driver-guide at the end of a tour is a well-earned tradition our guests are glad to keep.
Plugs & phones. Ireland and Northern Ireland both use the Type G plug (the three-square-pin British standard) at 230 volts, so US and Canadian travellers need a plug adapter — dual-voltage phones, tablets and laptops work fine with the adapter alone. Mobile coverage is excellent across the island.
Time difference. Ireland is five hours ahead of US Eastern Time, so a morning arrival from an overnight flight puts you into Dublin right at the start of your first full day of touring.
Start Planning Your Ireland Tour
Ireland tours from $5,000 per golfer and $3,500 per non-golfer, land-only. A $500 deposit secures your place.
Call Executive Global Tours on (914) 979-2247, or send us an enquiry and a dedicated Ireland planner will come back to you.
The Royal Dublin Golf Club
Photo: The Royal Dublin Golf Club
The Royal Dublin Golf Club is one of Ireland's great championship links, set on Bull Island in Dublin Bay. Founded in 1885, it is a fixture of EGT Ireland tours.
BOOKING WITH CONFIDENCE
- Your money is protected — guest payments are held in escrow with Ben Katz, Esq., CPA.
- JP Cone personally leads tours — 38 years in the business, and on the ground with his groups.
- A concierge on every trip — a named EGT contact who knows your itinerary, start to finish.
- Just $500 reserves your place — the balance is only due when your trip is confirmed.
Sample Golf Itineraries for Ireland
Championship Golf Clubs of Ireland
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