by PerryGolf Staff on March 3, 2010
Dublin City Centre is the perfect place to be based for a few nights as you can play some of the great courses in the surrounding area – Portmarnock, European Club, The Island, K-Club and County Louth to name but a few.
Dublin City Centre
It’s also a city blessed with five star properties; however, as is the case with all major cities, these can prove to be on the expensive side for the average traveller. There are however excellent, yet relatively inexpensive options in the city centre courtesy of the O’Callaghan Group; a privately owned Irish group of hotels. They own four properties, all in ideal locations within the city centre; either overlooking Merrion Square or Stephen’s Green; making them perfect for exploring the city’s fantastic shops, sights, restaurants and bars.
by PerryGolf Staff on February 28, 2010
A trip to Dublin is a must when visiting the Emerald Isle. Whilst there, I recommend you take in all that the city has to offer; whether it be the history, local sights, the amazing cuisine or the local liquor. On a recent trip there, I decided to do some sightseeing associated with the latter. Everyone is familiar with Ireland’s number one export “Guinness” and the associated side effects. I therefore decided to educate myself on the origins of this beer and the brewing process.
The Guinness Factory
The Galaxy Bar in the Guiness Storehouse
by PerryGolf Staff on February 26, 2010
A question we are often asked by our clients is if they should take a caddie or not; and with the average caddie fee being around $60-$70 per round (not including tip) it is a good question. This is especially relevant in Scotland where caddies do not double-bag, and Ireland where fees are per bag.
Caddies are invaluable where experience of the course is required
by PerryGolf Staff on February 15, 2010
The village of Kinsale
No trip to the South West of Ireland would be complete without a visit to the village of Kinsale. It’s a beautiful fishing village only 20 minutes from Old Head Golf Links, arguably Ireland’s most scenic golf course with Cork and the world famous Blarney Castle only 20 minutes in the other direction. It is however more commonly knows for its fantastic restaurants, with the village often being referred to as the gourmet capital of Ireland. With seafood as the unsurprising speciality, you’re spoiled for choice everywhere you look whether you’re after a Michelin Star meal or simply a great bowl of chowder for lunch.
by Cameron Reid on February 3, 2010
The restaurant business in Ireland continues to suffer badly as the recession bites hard across the country. This article in the Irish Independant warns that one in three could face closure in the next six months. For further reading click here.
by PerryGolf Staff on February 2, 2010
I read with interest the recently published Irish course ratings in ‘Backspin’, an Irish golf magazine. The ratings were awarded by Irish pros, amateurs and the media…and the resulting list makes for some fascinating reading. The biggest surprise to me was Ballybunion being rated 7th in the Links Courses category – I have played there in the past and thought the course was fantastic. I was also interested to see how well the courses in the Dublin area and Northern Ireland fared, especially the links courses which our clients usually prefer to play. Click here to see details of the full list.
