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| Southwest Sweep Tour |
8 nights/ 9 days*
From $1885 per person |
| *additional days can be added/subtracted |
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A sweep through Ireland's scenic southwest playing a selection of the region's finest links & parkland courses. This golf tour offers fantastic variety from the lush 16th century estate of Dromoland Castle in County Clare to the wilds of Waterville's famous links course on the southwestern tip of Kerry's Ivernagh Peninsula.
Not only will you play some of the finest courses in the region, you will also experience Ireland's most spectacular scenery as you travel between courses.
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Southwest Sweep Tour Itinerary |
8 nights/ 9 days*
From $1885 per person
*additional days can be added/ subtracted |
| Day 1: Ennis, County Clare |
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| It’s just a short 30 minute drive from the airport to the busy town of Ennis and your base for the first two nights of your vacation. Known for its traditional music and lively atmosphere, a day spent exploring Ennis will certainly shake the jetlag from your bones and prepare for your first round of golf on Ireland ’s newest highly rated parkland course at Dromoland Castle. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Old GroundHotel |
Upgrade Price: $59.00pp / $77.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Dromoland Castle |
Upgrade Price: $181.00pp / $305.00pp |
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Dromoland Castle
Newmarket, Co. Clare
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| Day 2: Ennis, County Clare |
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| Spectacularly beautiful from start to finish, Dromoland is the kind of course that will distract the eye at every hole as it winds its way through the 16th-century Dromoland estate. Roaming through woodlands, alongside lakes and across streams, the aesthetics are about as attractive as one could ever hope to find; yet the layout still succeeds in presenting a stiff challenge from the back tees and along each of its 6,850 yards. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Woodstock Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $59.00pp / $77.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Dromoland Castle |
Upgrade Price: $181.00pp / $305.00pp |
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Dromoland Castle
Newmarket, Co. Clare
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| Day 3: Killarney, County Kerry |
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| A two hour drive will bring you to Tralee and your first taste of Irish links golf. And what a links to begin with. Tralee is one of the most exceptional of Southwest Ireland 's links courses. Measuring over 6,800 yards and playing to a par of 71, the setting is sensational and the course as daring as could have been dreamed of for the rugged stretch of coastline it occupies. The holes play across chasms, over ravines, between, around and over dunes, the likes of which have seldom been seen before. A 40 minute drive from Tralee will bring you to Killarney in the heart of Ireland ’s most scenic area and your base for the next two nights. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Killarney Avenue Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $53.00pp / $71.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Cahernane House |
Upgrade Price: $114.00pp / $150.00pp |
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Killarney Avenue
Killarney, Co. Kerry
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Cahernane House
Killarney, Co. Kerry
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| Day 4: Killarney, County Kerry |
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| Play Killarney’s Killeen course in the morning and spend the afternoon exploring Killarney National Park or simply soaking up the delights of this bustling tourist town. Killeen Course is perceived to be the jewel in the Killarney golfing crown. Nestled amidst the splendour of the Lakes of Killarney in the shadow of the majestic Macgillycuddy's Reeks mountain range, the Killeen Course is consistently rated amongst the world's top courses. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Killarney Avenue Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $53.00pp / $71.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Cahernane House |
Upgrade Price: $114.00pp / $150.00pp |
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Killarney Avenue
Killarney, Co. Kerry
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Cahernane House
Killarney, Co. Kerry
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| Day 5: Waterville, County Kerry |
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| Day 5 sees you setting off around Ireland ’s most famous scenic drive, the Ring of Kerry. But take your time and enjoy the spectacular beauty, this is your day off and what better place to spend it. Halfway around the Ring you will come to the remote seaside village of Waterville on the south western tip of the Iveragh Peninsula . This is your base for the night and the scene of what is likely to be the toughest links challenge of your vacation. |
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| Accommodation Options |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Butler Arms Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $86.00pp / $114.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Waterville House |
Upgrade Price: $187.00pp / $187.00pp |
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Butler Arms Hotel
Waterville, Co. Kerry
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Waterville House
Waterville, Co. Kerry
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| Day 6: Waterville, County Kerry |
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| A stunning golf links as testing as it is beautiful, Waterville deserves its rating as one of the world's very best links. At 7,200 yards and a par of 72, Waterville is definitely a big hitter's course but unusual for a links, it contains no blind holes, virtually flat fairways and apart from the sixteenth, almost no doglegs. In the words of the great Sam Snead, "This beautiful monster is one of the golfing wonders of the world." You’ll be in need of refreshment after tussling with this monster, stray no further than clubhouse bar at Waterville which is famous for it’s after play camaraderie. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Butler Arms Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $86.00pp / $114.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Waterville House |
Upgrade Price: $187.00pp / $187.00pp |
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Butler Arms Hotel
Waterville, Co. Kerry
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Waterville House
Waterville, Co. Kerry
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| Day 7: Kenmare, County Kerry |
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| In the morning complete your circuit of the Ring of Kerry passing through gorgeous Caherdaniel (home of Daniel O’Connell), Sneem and finally arriving in the delightful town of Kenmare . This is the most spectacular stretch of the Ring so rise early to enjoy it at a leisurely place and arrive in time for an afternoon round of golf at the Ring of Kerry Club. Located just 4 miles outside Kenmare and measuring 6,807 yards from the tips, this is a roller coaster of a parkland layout with dramatic elevation changes, plenty of very interesting holes and views that make it one of Ireland 's most photogenic courses. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Park Hotel Kenmare |
Upgrade Price: $178.00pp / $278.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Sheen Falls Lodge |
Upgrade Price: $269.00pp / $314.00pp |
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Park Hotel Kenmare
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
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Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
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| Day 8: Adare, County Limerick |
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| Adare is a quaint picturesque village lined with traditional thatched-roof cottages, beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries and ruins. Snuggled in a wooden and lush countryside setting, Adare is widely regarded as being Ireland's prettiest and most unique village. Also visit King John's Castle in Limerick the Stone Age Center at Lough Gur. |
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Traditional: Bed and Breakfast |
included in your tour price |
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Upgrade: Dunraven Arms Hotel |
Upgrade Price: $86.00pp / $114.00pp |
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Luxury Upgrade: Adare Manor |
Upgrade Price: $205.00pp / $351.00pp (Hotel) |
| Upgrade Price: $77.00pp / $123.00pp (Apts) |
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Dunraven Arms Hotel
Adare, Co. Limerick
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Adare Manor
Adare, Co. Limerick
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| Day 9: Depart from Shannon Airport |
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| A 40 minute drive will return you to the airport no doubt already making plans to return. |
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2007 Prices: Southwest Sweep Tour |
8 nights/ 9 days |
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B&B Package Price per person |
Hotel Package Price per person |
Luxury Package Price per person |
low season
October 1 - April 30 |
$1885.00 |
$2546.00 |
$3922.00 |
mid season
May 1 - June 30; Sept 1 -30 |
$1960.00 |
$3013.00 |
$4010.00 |
high season
July 1 - August 31 |
$2175.00 |
$3091.00 |
$4125.00 |
B&B package price: includes 8 nights B&B accommodation & midsize manual car rental
Hotel package price: includes 8 nights Hotel accommodation & automatic mid-size car rental
Luxury package price: includes 8 nights Luxury accommodation & automatic full-size car
*You may upgrade your rental car for an extra fee. Please click here to see your options.
*All prices are in US dollars.
*Prices are based on two people sharing a room. You will receive a lower price if there are more people in your group. Please fill out our inquiry form for a price quote
* All accommodation upgrade prices are listed as low/ high. low season = Oct 1 - April 30; high season = May 1 - Sept 30
*This tour is not available to single travelers. |
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