MAY 11–18, 2027 · 8 DAYS, 6 COURSES
Legendary links. Atlantic views.
One unforgettable trip.
Royal Portrush to Old Head
The finale: Old Head, Kinsale · Photography from Old Head Golf Links
North to Royal Portrush, down the Atlantic edge, and a clifftop finale at Old Head. Championship golf, spectacular scenery and evenings together along the way.
Arrive early; Portmarnock on Tuesday 11 May. Book your own Dublin stay.
Titanic Belfast, then north to the coast. Two nights in Portrush.
Causeway Coast sightseeing; afternoon golf; dinner at The Bushmills Inn.
Rosses Point golf, then an evening in Sligo.
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park and Galway.
Golf or Doolin & the Burren; Cliffs of Moher together; Shannon ferry.
Old Course golf or a Dingle outing, then travel together to Kinsale.
Final round on 18 May; Dublin stay booked individually. Fly 19 or 20 May.
A photographic preview of all six courses, followed by your tee sheet. The journey begins at Portmarnock on 11 May. All times are local.
| DATE | COURSE | TEE TIME | PLAYERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUE 11 MAY | Portmarnock Golf ClubOpening round · Championship links | 1:20 pm | Allan, Gus, John, Jhake |
| THU 13 MAY | Royal PortrushDunluce Links | 3:12 & 3:24 pm | Allan, Gus, Alan C, John, Jom, Jhake, Ed, Mon |
| FRI 14 MAY | County Sligo Golf ClubColt Championship Links · Rosses Point | 3:00 pm | Allan, Gus, Alan C, John, Jom, Jhake, Ed |
| SUN 16 MAY | DoonbegAtlantic links on the Clare coast | 7:48 am | Allan, Gus, John |
| MON 17 MAY | Ballybunion Golf ClubOld Course | 9:34 am | Allan, John, Jhake |
| TUE 18 MAY | Old Head Golf LinksClifftop finale | 10:00 & 10:15 am | Allan, Gus, Alan C, John, Jom, Ed |
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Arrive 1–2 nights before the group departs on 12 May.
Plan to land in Dublin on 10 or 11 May and stay 1–2 nights before the group heads north on Wednesday morning. Dublin hotels are not included in group planning; book your own, in the city or at the airport.
Depart central Dublin at 12:15 pm for the 30–45 minute drive north to Portmarnock Golf Club. Tee off at 1:20 pm.
Meet the full group, collect vehicles and luggage, and head north.
Dublin to Portrush by way of Titanic Belfast. Overnight Portrush, two nights.
9:00 am Depart Dublin
11:00 am Arrive Belfast; lunch
12:00–2:30 pm Titanic Belfast
2:45 pm Depart for Portrush
4:15 pm Check in, Portrush
Belfast’s landmark museum, built on the slipways where Titanic was constructed.
Dinner in Portrush. An early night before golf.
The Causeway Coast in the morning, the Dunluce Links in the afternoon.
8:45 am Depart Portrush
9:30–10:30 am Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
10:45 am–12:15 pm Giant’s Causeway
12:30–1:15 pm Dunluce Castle
1:30 pm Lunch, Portrush
2:15 pm Arrive Royal Portrush
The full group of eight in two tee times on the Open Championship links.
Dinner at The Bushmills Inn.
Across the north-west to Yeats Country. Overnight Sligo.
9:30 am Depart Portrush
12:30 pm Lunch en route
2:00 pm Arrive County Sligo Golf Club
3:00 pm Tee off
Evening Check in and dinner, Sligo town
Rosses Point sits on a headland north-west of Sligo town, with Benbulben behind and the Atlantic in front.
A day off from golf through the wildest country in the west. Overnight Galway.
8:00 am Depart Sligo via Westport and Leenane
10:45 am–12:30 pm Kylemore Abbey
12:30–1:15 pm Lunch at Kylemore
1:30–2:30 pm Connemara National Park, Letterfrack
4:15 pm Arrive Galway
A lakeside castle turned Benedictine abbey, with Victorian walled gardens and mountain scenery.
The Latin Quarter, Shop Street, the Spanish Arch and traditional music over dinner.
An early round on the Clare coast, then the Cliffs together. Overnight Ballybunion.
4:45 am Depart Galway
7:00 am Arrive Doonbeg
7:48 am Tee off
12:00 pm Lunch at the club
12:45 pm Depart for the Cliffs
9:00 am Depart Galway
10:30 am The Burren
12:15 pm Lunch, Doolin
1:30 pm Depart for the Cliffs
1:45–3:15 pm Cliffs of Moher
4:30 pm Killimer–Tarbert car ferry across the Shannon
5:45 pm Arrive Ballybunion
The Old Course for three, Dingle for the rest, then on to Kinsale together.
8:45 am Arrive at the club
9:34 am Tee off
2:15 pm Lunch at the club
9:30 am Depart Ballybunion
11:00 am Dingle: harbor, town and pubs
1:15 pm Depart Dingle
2:45 pm Back at Ballybunion
3:00 pm Whole group departs Ballybunion
5:45 pm Arrive Kinsale; harbor stroll and dinner
The finale on the cliffs, then north for 1–2 nights in Dublin.
8:45 am Check out and depart Kinsale
9:15 am Arrive Old Head
10:00 & 10:15 am Tee off
3:00 pm Lunch, change, load luggage
4:00 pm Depart for Dublin
8:00 pm Arrive Dublin
The round ends around 3:00 pm and Dublin Airport is a 3.5–4 hour drive. Book 1–2 nights in Dublin, at the airport or in the city, and fly on Wed 19 or Thu 20 May.
Dublin hotels are not included in group planning. Book your own.
Stay 1-2 nights in Dublin before 12 May and after 18 May. The supplied itinerary advises against flying home on 18 May after Old Head and the 3.5-4 hour drive. Book Dublin or airport hotels independently.
Bring your GHIN handicap card. Carry cash for caddie fees and customary tips. Pack collared shirts, tailored trousers or shorts, waterproofs and a warm layer; no denim. Expect cool, changeable links weather.
Drive on the left. Northern Ireland road signs use miles and mph; the Republic uses kilometers and km/h. Verify Ireland rental-car coverage with your card issuer or rental company. Allow extra time on narrow roads with golf bags aboard.
Northern Ireland uses pounds sterling; the Republic uses euros. Cards are widely accepted. In May, Ireland is five hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time. Bring Type G plug adapters; check that devices support 230 volts.
Portrush · Sligo · Galway · Ballybunion · Kinsale
Options from the supplied accommodation guide. Quotes recorded 16–17 October 2026; availability and rates have not been rechecked. Confirm eight separate beds, bathrooms, taxes and booking terms. Dublin stays are arranged individually.
8.2/10 (2,909) · 3-star
Main Street hotel overlooking the Atlantic: sea views, a generous breakfast buffet, and an easy walk to the pubs, the beaches and Royal Portrush.
ROOMS & BEDS
Twin Rooms, 27 sq m, 2 single beds - select 4 twins.
LOCATION
Royal Portrush Golf Club: ~ 1.5 km straight-line · ~ 19 min walk
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: location, comfortable beds. Criticism: dated décor, some cleanliness comments.
$243 per golfer | $122/night · group $1,945
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
Rate-dependent on Booking.com - choose a refundable rate; non-refundable rates are prepaid. Deadline not supplied in the original quote. Check-in 15:00 / out 11:00. Priced in GBP - FX risk.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Original group quote; exact inventory, tax/fee inclusion and terms require reconfirmation.
8.3/10 (190) · 5-star
Five-star rebuild of the old Adelphi on Main Street: boutique rooms, restaurant and bar, steps from the beach.
ROOMS & BEDS
Double Room | 1 full bed | 2 adults
LOCATION
Royal Portrush Golf Club: ~ 1.5 km straight-line · ~ 19 min walk
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
$816 | 2 adults Breakfast: Included Non-refundable; pay online.
CANCELLABLE
$907 | 2 adults Breakfast: Included Free cancellation shown; full deadline cropped.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
One double bed is one separate sleeping place. Screenshot warns that these options do not accommodate the whole group.
9.9/10 (52)
Luxury suites on Mark Street with harbour and sea views; at 9.9/10, the highest-rated stay in Portrush.
ROOMS & BEDS
Deluxe Suite with Sea View | 2 twins + queen + king | 4 adults
LOCATION
Royal Portrush Golf Club: ~ 1.5 km straight-line · ~ 18 min walk
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: space, cleanliness, views. Criticism: price.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
No noncancellable rate shown.
CANCELLABLE
$702 | 4 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Free cancellation; full April deadline cropped. Pay nothing until April 10. $751 | 4 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Free cancellation shown; full deadline cropped.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Both displayed offers are cancellable. Four separate beds per suite; bathroom count still needs confirmation.
9.4/10 (888) · 4-star
Character apartments in the converted former bank on Main Street, with a bar and live music next door.
ROOMS & BEDS
Two-Bedroom Heritage Suite | full bed, 2 bunk beds, sofa bed
LOCATION
Royal Portrush Golf Club: ~ 1.4 km straight-line · ~ 17 min walk
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: location, comfortable beds, cleanliness. Criticism: small bedrooms, stairs.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
$781 | 4 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Non-refundable; pay online. $821 | 5 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Non-refundable; pay online.
CANCELLABLE
No cancellable rate shown.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Both offers are non-refundable; the price difference is for 4 versus 5 adults. Only one suite shown. This room configuration supersedes the earlier generic room notes; bathroom count is unconfirmed.
9.1/10 (27)
Harbour-front six-bedroom townhouse with hot tub, games room and BBQ: a private base for the whole group.
ROOMS & BEDS
Six-bedroom house | entire house quote for 8 adults
LOCATION
Royal Portrush Golf Club: ~ 1.6 km straight-line · ~ 19 min walk
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: space, location, hot tub. Criticism: early check-out, bunk-bed gaps.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
No noncancellable rate shown.
CANCELLABLE
$1021 | 8 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Free cancellation before March 13, 2027. Pay nothing until March 11.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Updated whole-group total: $1,021; $127.63 per golfer for two nights. Screenshot lists 12 beds across six bedrooms; confirm actual layout and at least four bathrooms.
Review score not supplied.
A golf-focused hotel opposite Royal Portrush, with a golf-equipment locker room, restaurant and bars.
ROOMS & BEDS
Deluxe Double or Twin Room. Request two twin beds; four twin rooms are needed for eight golfers.
LOCATION
Royal Portrush: approximately 1.2 km by local access route, about 15 minutes on foot.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
$255 | 2 adults Breakfast: Not included - available, pay at property. Non-refundable; pay online.
CANCELLABLE
$283 | 2 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed: green breakfast label is cropped. Free cancellation shown; full deadline cropped.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Three rooms shown; four twin rooms are needed for eight golfers. The screenshot does not establish enough inventory.
9.2/10 (recorded review)
A centrally located, design-led guesthouse at 1st Floor, 32 O'Connell Street, Sligo F91 K2EC, with contemporary king bedrooms, ensuite showers, Wi-Fi and tea/coffee facilities.
ROOMS & BEDS
Standard, Superior and Deluxe King categories. One king bed per room is listed; eight golfers wanting separate beds may need eight rooms unless twin arrangements are confirmed.
LOCATION
Central Sligo / O'Connell Street. First-floor address: confirm lift or stairs if relevant.
$118.88 per golfer | 1 night | group $951
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
Rate-dependent; exact terms not supplied. $951 group total recorded in the trip notes; taxes/fees inclusion not confirmed. Official website describes contactless check-in with a lockbox code sent on arrival day.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
The $951 group total is recorded. Eight separate beds, room inventory and tax/fee inclusion are not confirmed.
8.6/10 (4,654) · 4-star
At the Spanish Arch, where the Latin Quarter begins: river-view rooms, with pubs and live music on the doorstep.
ROOMS & BEDS
Standard Twin Room | 1 twin + 1 full bed | 2 adults
LOCATION
Eyre Square: ~ 0.6 km
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
$382 | 2 adults Breakfast: Included Non-refundable; pay online.
CANCELLABLE
$398 | 2 adults Breakfast: Not included - available, pay at property. Free cancellation shown; full deadline cropped. No prepayment; pay at property.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Two separate beds per room. Four rooms would be $1,528 non-refundable or $1,592 cancellable, only if the same rate and four-room availability are confirmed.
8.2/10 (4,393) · 3-star
Classic hotel right on Eyre Square with spacious twins, steps from Shop Street and the rail station.
ROOMS & BEDS
Double Room | 1 full bed | 2 adults
LOCATION
Eyre Square: ~ 0.1 km
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: location, spacious rooms. Criticism: dated décor, occasional noise.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
No noncancellable rate shown.
CANCELLABLE
$272 | 2 adults Breakfast: Not included - available, pay at property. Free cancellation before May 14, 2027. Property takes payment before arrival. $300 | 2 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed: green breakfast label is cropped. Free cancellation before May 14, 2027. Property takes payment before arrival.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Both offers are cancellable. Seven rooms shown; eight double rooms would be needed for eight separate beds.
8.3/10 (1,697) · 3-star
Stylish boutique guesthouse just off Eyre Square; the best-value bed in the centre.
ROOMS & BEDS
Superior Triple Room | 1 twin + 1 full bed | quote for ONE adult
LOCATION
Eyre Square: ~ 0.2 km
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: location, cleanliness. Criticism: street noise, small rooms.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
$206 | 1 adult Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Non-refundable; pay online.
CANCELLABLE
$195 | 1 adult Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Free cancellation; May deadline day cropped. Pay nothing until May 8.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Screenshot has the cancellable offer on the left. Reordered here by written policy. Two rooms shown; one-adult prices cannot be treated as two- or three-adult quotes.
8.3/10 (1,264) · 4-star
Modern waterfront hotel at Galway Docks with spacious twins, 5 minutes' walk to Quay Street.
ROOMS & BEDS
Deluxe Double Room | 1 full bed | 2 adults
LOCATION
Eyre Square: ~ 0.4 km
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: spacious rooms, friendly staff. Criticism: basic décor, room temperature.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
No noncancellable rate shown.
CANCELLABLE
$292 | 2 adults Breakfast: Not included - available, pay at property. Free cancellation before May 13, 2027; no prepayment, pay at property. $314 | 2 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed: green breakfast label is cropped. Free cancellation before May 13, 2027; no prepayment, pay at property.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Both offers are cancellable. Seven rooms shown; eight double rooms would be needed for eight separate beds.
8.8/10 (1,108)
Spacious two-bed, two-bath apartments by Lough Atalia, a short walk to Eyre Square: space and a private bathroom for each pair.
ROOMS & BEDS
Per apartment: 1 double + 1 twin (2 singles), 2 bathrooms. Quote is for 4 apartments - 2 golfers each, separate beds.
LOCATION
Eyre Square: ~ 0.3 km
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: cleanliness, space. Criticism: bed comfort, parking distance.
$127 per golfer | 1 night · group $1,019
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
€300 damage deposit. Check-in 16:00 / out 10:00.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Original quote: four apartments. Bed configuration and group inventory need reconfirmation.
8.1/10 (2,891) · 3-star
Bright, central hotel on Forster Street with a lively bar, beside the rail and bus station.
ROOMS & BEDS
Twin Rooms, 15 sq m, 2 single beds.
LOCATION
Eyre Square: ~ 0.1 km
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: location, cleanliness. Criticism: small rooms, noise.
$159 per golfer | 1 night · group $1,275
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
Rate-dependent on Booking.com - choose a refundable rate; non-refundable rates are prepaid. Deadline not supplied in the original quote. €1,500 damage deposit listed - confirm whether per group booking. Check-in 15:00 / out 12:00.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Original group quote; exact inventory, tax/fee inclusion and terms require reconfirmation.
8.2/10 (2,192) · 3-star
Quay Street townhouse in the heart of the Latin Quarter, with the area's best-known pubs a few doors away.
ROOMS & BEDS
Superior Triple Room | 1 king + 1 bunk bed | 3 adults
LOCATION
Eyre Square: ~ 0.5 km
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: location, friendly staff. Criticism: small rooms, pub noise in front-facing rooms.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
$293 | 3 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Non-refundable; pay online.
CANCELLABLE
$309 | 3 adults Breakfast: Unconfirmed for this rate; no inclusion stated in screenshot. Free cancellation shown; full deadline cropped.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Three rooms shown. Confirm the bunk arrangement and separate sleeping places before sizing the group booking.
8.2/10 (3,226)
Modern four-star on Headford Road with gym and free parking; a 20-minute walk into the centre.
ROOMS & BEDS
Deluxe Double Room | 1 full bed | 2 adults
LOCATION
Eyre Square: ~ 1.3 km
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
$223 | 2 adults Breakfast: Not included - available, pay at property. Non-refundable; pay online.
CANCELLABLE
$254 | 2 adults Breakfast: Not included - available, pay at property. Free cancellation shown; full deadline cropped. No prepayment; pay at property.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Only two rooms shown; screenshot warns these options do not accommodate the whole group. One full bed is one separate sleeping place.
8.8/10 (369) · 4-star
Golf guesthouse on Golf Links Road overlooking the Cashen course: large rooms (some with jacuzzi baths), a well-reviewed breakfast, and a walk to the first tee.
ROOMS & BEDS
Twin Rooms, 15 sq m, 2 single beds.
LOCATION
Ballybunion Golf Club: ~ 0.5 km straight-line · ~ 6 min walk
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: cleanliness, spacious rooms. Criticism: no adjoining rooms.
$86 per golfer | 1 night · group $691
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
Rate-dependent on Booking.com - choose a refundable rate; non-refundable rates are prepaid. Deadline not supplied in the original quote. Check-in 14:00 / out 11:30.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Original group quote; exact inventory, tax/fee inclusion and terms require reconfirmation.
9.3/10 (87) · 4-star
Family-run golfer's guesthouse directly opposite the Ballybunion Golf Club gates, with its own bistro and bar.
ROOMS & BEDS
Twin Rooms, 18 sq m, 2 single beds.
LOCATION
Ballybunion Golf Club: ~ 0.2 km straight-line · ~ 3 min walk
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: cleanliness, friendly service. Criticism: slow dining-room service.
$151 per golfer | 1 night · group $1,206
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
Rate-dependent on Booking.com - choose a refundable rate; non-refundable rates are prepaid. Deadline not supplied in the original quote. Check-in 14:00 / out 11:00.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Original group quote; exact inventory, tax/fee inclusion and terms require reconfirmation.
New · 5.0 (1)
New eight-bedroom, seven-bath house on the Loop Head peninsula with wide bay views.
ROOMS & BEDS
Meets bed and bath count.
LOCATION
Ballybunion Golf Club: location not shown on listing
GUEST FEEDBACK
One review only.
$81 per golfer | 1 night · group $645
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
Not shown on card - check listing.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Carrigaholt is on the Clare side of the Shannon, not in Ballybunion. Staying here changes the onward journey and ferry planning.
8.6/10 (1,675) · 4-star
Set in 90 acres of woodland above Oysterhaven Bay: indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and spa, with a shuttle into Kinsale town.
ROOMS & BEDS
Triple Room with Garden View | 1 twin + 1 full bed | 3 adults
LOCATION
Old Head Golf Links (assumed): ~ 11.0 km straight-line · Kinsale town centre: ~ 4.0 km
GUEST FEEDBACK
Praise: food, staff. Criticism: restaurant service, some cleanliness.
QUOTED USD · FULL STAY / DISPLAYED UNIT
NON-REFUNDABLE
No noncancellable rate shown.
CANCELLABLE
$227 | 3 adults Breakfast: Included Free cancellation before May 15, 2027; no prepayment, pay at property.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Five rooms shown. Two separate beds per room. Four rooms would total $908 ($113.50 per golfer), subject to confirmation that the same rate applies to four rooms occupied by two adults each.
4.92 (309) · Superhost
Superhost-run six-bedroom country house with a big garden, outdoor dining for 16, and 4 bathrooms.
ROOMS & BEDS
Meets 8 beds / 4 baths.
LOCATION
Old Head Golf Links (assumed): location not shown on listing
GUEST FEEDBACK
Strong review base (309).
$103 per golfer | 1 night · group $826
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
Not shown on card - check listing.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Confirm the exact address and travel time to Kinsale and Old Head.
4.90 (394) · Superhost
Superhost six-bedroom stone house with sweeping ocean views and a thatched garden gazebo, near Kinsale.
ROOMS & BEDS
Bath count truncated on card - confirm 4 full baths.
LOCATION
Old Head Golf Links (assumed): location not shown on listing
GUEST FEEDBACK
Strong review base (394).
$109 per golfer | 1 night · group $874
CANCELLATION, PAYMENT & BREAKFAST
Not shown on card - check listing.
Breakfast: Not confirmed for the original quoted rate.
GROUP BOOKING NOTE
Confirm at least four full bathrooms and the drive into Kinsale.
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