Lahinch Golf Club: Over a Century of Fine Irish Golf
Lahinch Golf Club: Over a Century of Fine Irish Golf
Scottish soldiers of the Black Watch Regiment knew at once that they found a treasure trove in the wide rolling dunes land in the Southwest of Ireland, just approximately 2 miles from the stunning Cliffs of Moher, in 1892 and converted it into one of the best classic golf links in all of Ireland. Ranked number 27 by Golf’s Digest in 2005 in the top 100 golf courses outside of the United States, the Lahinch Golf Club has continuously attracted many golfers to test its windy courses and have a great scenic experience as they play a round of golf.
The first layout was designed by Tom Morris and was soon given alterations 3 decades after by Dr. Alister Mackenzie. This links course has panoramic views that have a scenic vision of the Liscannor Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. By 2004, the course underwent a major reconstruction and many members and visitors have agreed that the enhancement has made vast improvements and making it further a favorite golf vacation spot in Ireland.
Play the Best Golf Game of your Life in Fota Island Golf Club
Play the Best Golf Game of your Life in Fota Island Golf Club
Playing the best golf game requires skills and practice. However, there is one thing that you should also consider in order to play a magnificent golf game. This is to play in a very relaxing environment where you can concentrate on your golf swing with professional-like skills and accuracy.
Besides, if you play in a golf course beside a busy freeway with noisy vehicles passing by, you will lose concentration and will result in ruining your golf swing. It is true that there are golf clubs located all over the world. However, few of these golf clubs have high quality standards to bring the best out in your game.
One such place that you can definitely concentrate on playing golf and at the same time relax is the Fota Island Golf Club. Located in Cork Harbour, which is only a few minutes drive from Cork City, Fota Island is a world renowned golf club that offers the one of the best golf courses in Europe. A golf vacation here would truly be worthwhile.
United Kingdom Vacations
The United Kingdom of Great Britain consists of four countries, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The capital city of each is London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast respectively. The UK is a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, and parliamentary democracy. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries the British Empire seemed to span the globe but since the two world wars it’s power has decreased dramatically. Most of the countries of the British Empire have gained their independence but remain part of the British Commonwealth (which includes Canada, Australia and New Zealand).
Today the United Kingdom is part of the European Union, though not fully integrated many of it’s sovereign powers have been transferred to the European Parliament. However, if you are planning a vacation to Britain you should be aware that the Euro has not been yet been adopted and the national currency which remains the British Pound. The British Pound is fiercely defended by the British people who see it as a symbol of their nationality. Maybe this originates from the fact that the economy of the United Kingdom is somewhat dominated by service sector industries such as financial services, with a strong history in banking and insurance.
So You Are Planning To Visit Ireland
Maybe you are passing through or just have a free long weekend and you decide to pop over to our Emerald Isle! You may be fitting a tour in around a conference or some other event or planning a short weekend getaway. It may not be a long stay, but it is long enough to have some fun!
Short trips can often be rushed and you need a holiday to get over it when you get home! You do not want to waist time travelling to and from towns. I would advise you to pick one location and spend your time travelling to all the tourist spots that surround it.
‘So where would you recommend we visit?!’ There really is so much to see and do, but if you have a limited time to be here, the best places to choose are probably those that are close to airports / ports. There are very cheap airlines in and out of Ireland where you could fly to London, Paris etc for as little as 1cent (not including taxes and airport charges, which they fail to tell you!!) But you have quite alot of choice.
Choosing Accommodation
Save Time Making Travel Plans Using the Internet
Guest post from: Steve Delaney
While I know I don’t look old enough, I can remember making travel plans before the Internet was ubiquitous. My life is much easier now!
Back in the day, I can remember calling the airlines or a travel agent to book an airline ticket, or to make a change in itinerary. I could be on hold for hours, first waiting for an answer, then waiting as the representative searched through available flight options. The same for renting a car or booking a hotel room.
Some companies where I worked even employed full-time, in-house travel agents to book flights and rooms for employees. While I wasn’t the one on ‘hold’ anymore, it was still inefficient.
With my clear tv bundle, I enthusiastically appreciate today’s online travel sites and options.
Nearly every airline around the world today has a website, and through most of them you can buy a ticket with 24 hour advance planning. You can also check on flight schedules and track frequent flyer miles. All ’self serve’ and all online. The same for hotels and car rentals. There are also websites that consolidate your flight, hotel and car rental reservations all at one location, often with impressive combined cost savings.
Spooky Legends of Ireland
Ah, the Irish! The original storytellers, they have a rich tradition of myths and legends to share with the rest of the world. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day (and because I am married to an Irishman!) I dedicate this article to Ireland’s wonderful legends.
The Banshee
The Banshee, or bean-sidhe (woman of the fairy), is one of the best known horror legends. Poets and storytellers refer to the screaming of the banshee as a portent of doom. The original banshee is an ancestral spirit sentenced to forever warn certain ancient Irish families of a pending death in the family. Families such as the O’Neills, the O’Briens, or the O’Gradys have their very own banshee, who will appear often at night, right before someone is about to die.
The banshee can appear in three forms: a young woman, a mother, or an old crone. She wears a grey cloak with a hood, or a winding sheet. If the family doesn’t see her, they will certainly HEAR her keening cry across their lands. Her keening has been described as “the cross between an owl and the wail of a woman” or “so piercing, it shatters glass.”
Destination Ireland – The Ryder Cup 2006
The world famous Ryder Cup golf competition comes to Ireland for the first time in September 2006. This event which is the third largest sporting event in the world after the World Cup and The Olympic Games is sure to really put Ireland on the tourism map globally. Coverage of the event will give the country unprecedented exposure and will assist in branding Ireland as a top world golf destination.
The actual event will be held at The K Club in County Kildare, located about a 40 minute drive form Dublin. Demand for accommodation is already exceeding supply in many locations within a 50 mile radius of the venue. Prices for accommodation in Dublin and Kildare are at a premium and one wonders could this put people off travelling in the future.
The opening ceremonies will be held on Thursday September 21st and run for the next four days. Ireland already is a mecca for golfers but it is hoped that this event will cement the country as a leading golf destination in the minds of millions. The country boasts almost one third of the links courses worldwide with many courses posing a challenge for beginner and experienced golfer alike.
Dooks Golf Club: One of Irelands Best Kept Secret
Dooks Golf Club: One of Irelands Best Kept Secret
Ranked no 16 in the world as one of the best golf courses, no. 8 in the top 10 courses for welcome, no. 6 in the worlds 10 most difficult courses and no 1 in the world in the 10 best value courses, indeed, the Dooks Golf Club is one of Irelands best attractions and it has continued to draw in tourists to its vast and rolling greens.
Found along the Dingle bay with mountains bordering its three sides, the Dooks Golf Club offers a course that combines flat and wide greens on some holes and highly elevated greens on the others. Its length of 6500 yards is filled with blind shots and trees and contradictory flat and easily visible holes.
Established in 1889, the Dooks Golf Club was promoted by the Royal Horse Artillery to the nearby aristocratic golfers while being stationed and training in the area. It is now one of the oldest golf links in Ireland. Its location itself has provided many of its members and visitors a chance to experience true Irish traditional culture and the famed traditions. For every golfer that has been looking for a golf course that can offer a tranquil environment, the Dooks Golf Club epitomizes this concept.
Ten Things to Do and See in Ireland
Ireland is recognized as Europe’s third biggest island. As such, it also has its share of tourists flocking into the country yearly, and why would they not? Ireland has a lot of beautiful places and lots of things to do, and here are some of them.
1.) Dublin sightseeing tour
Nothing is better than having a Dublin city tour, and there are many bus tour companies in the city that cater to tourists. The bus tour will give you a wonderful tour in the city’s tourist spots. The bus tour also stops frequently for visitors to explore the place and take pictures.
2.) Ride the Ghostbus of Dublin
This is also very popular among tourists. Here, you will be taken to the haunted sites of Dublin as a storyteller tells the fascinating story of each place. For those who love Goth culture, this ride is very much recommended.
3.) Get the Zozimus Experience
This is a unique on-foot ghost tour that can only be found in Dublin. Here, you will be toured along Medieval Dublin’s streets by Zozimus, a blind old man, who also tells ghost stories about the area as well as the gruesome murders that took place here. The length of the tour is about one and a half hours.
Best Adventure Holidays in Mali
A stable country of famous history empires and seemingly endless deserts, Mali is on of West Africa’s most fascinating destinations. A land of contrasts, from the arid inhospitable deserts of the north to the green and tree-lined savannahs of the south, Mali offers a wealth of sites for adventure travellers. Despite its size, the highlights of Mali can be visited in a couple of weeks on of one many adventure holidays in Mali.
Adventure holidays in Mali range from cultural journeys to desert safaris and offer a fascinating insight to this often overlooked West African country. Some of the best adventure holidays in Mali are those that visit the infamous city of Timbuktu. Timbuktu is steeped in history and offers travellers architectural attractions that include exquisitely beautiful mosques and tombs that date to the medieval era. A visit here is often the highlight of any holiday in Mali.
However, other popular adventure holidays in Mali involve such activities as visiting the Dogon Country; a wilderness of rock, shrub, barren sands and traditional villages, camel riding, desert camping, attending cultural festivals like Essakane Festival, and enjoying a river cruise along the famous Nile from Mopti; an active river port town to Timbuktu; the renowned historic city.
