Located in the southwest corner of the country in the historical town of Kinsale lies a diamond of land that juts three miles into the Atlantic Ocean. With its natural beauty, jagged cliffs and green pastures, The Old Head Golf Links has been described as “the most spectacular golf course on Earth,” according to LINKS Magazine. Purchased in 1989, John and Patrick O’Connor spent nearly ten years completing their dream of creating a breathtaking golf course, which finally opened in 1997. Read more “Ireland: The Old Head Golf Links”
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PerryGolf’s South African Travellers
Had a lovely report back from one of our South African groups who recently had a great trip to Ireland. Some of the highlights were staying and playing at the Lodge at Doonbeg, the pubs and camaraderie in Killarney, and the spectacular Old Head Golf Links which literally nearly blew them away! One of the special moments…arriving at Waterville Golf Links where the South African flag was raised in their honour, followed by a fantastic round there. Oh and they enjoyed the Guinness too!
By Gary Sheppard. Gary has been with PerryGolf for over 6 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
Crackpots, Kinsale
A recent trip to Southern Ireland allowed me a short stay in Kinsale, Co.Cork. I opted to dine at Crackpots on Cork Street and wanted to tell you a bit about it.
It is a small, but incredibly warm and inviting restaurant with a twist…it is also a working pottery with many fine ceramics and paintings for sale on site. The restaurant offers an ever-changing menu which flows with the seasons meaning produce is always fresh and caters for all predilections.
Many of PerryGolf’s clients who are traveling to South West Ireland opt to play Old Head Golf Links, and with less than a 30 minute drive to Crackpots, I thoroughly recommend you consider finishing off your day with dinner there.
Driving in the UK and Ireland
For many of our clients travelling to the UK and Ireland for their golf vacation, the most suitable transport option will be a rental vehicle. Driving on the other side of the road can be a daunting thought, but to help put your mind at ease, please read on for some pointers.
In the UK and Ireland you drive on the left-hand side of the road and should follow the Speed Limits as described below (in the UK mph and in Ireland kmh):
Built-up area – 30mph/50kmh
Outskirts of a built-up area – 40mph/80kmh
Main road – 60mph/100kmh
Motorway – 70mph/1020kmh
Do always be aware of signs as the speed limits may be lower in some places.
At most junctions there will be a sign for Stop or Give Way. There may also be markings on the road (white dotted lines and a triangle). You must obey these signs at all times.
At roundabouts you must give way to traffic coming from the right. You should drive round in a clockwise direction and signal left as you approach your exit.
Laws to be aware of:
Seat Belts – drivers and all passengers must wear seatbelts both in the front and back of the vehicle.
Mobile Phone – It is against the law to use a handheld mobile phone while you are driving.
Drinking and Driving – it is against the law to drive under the influence of alcohol.
Motorway Driving – When driving on the motorway and dual carriageways, keep left unless you are overtaking. The hard shoulder should only be used in an emergency.
For US and Canadian citizens, your normal driving license, issued by your country of residence is required by all drivers who wish to operate the rental vehicle at any point during your stay. Importantly, if you are unaccustomed to driving on the left-hand side, you should be particularly careful when turning right as this may place your vehicle in the path of other traffic.
Merrion Hotel in Dublin Receives Top Ranking
The Merrion Hotel in Dublin has recently been ranked in the Top 10 2011 for “World’s Best Service” by Travel & Leisure Magazine. The hotel is a firm favourite of our clients when staying in Dublin City as it’s in an excellent location. The Spa & the renowned Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud are a must while in Dublin.
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
