Spring in Ireland

April 17 - April 27, 2012

Dublin, Southeast and West

Golfers, non-golfers, families, friends, clubs, and pubs will enjoy play on four exceptional Irish golf courses, tour Dublin, County Wicklow, Waterford Crystal, the roads of Kerry to Kilarney, Bantry and County Cork. Experience the quaint villages, the music, the pubs, and the outstanding hospitality of the Irish. Perfect for 1st time visitors to the Emerald Isle!

Program itinerary includes:
Day 1 Departure - to Dublin, Ireland

Day 2 - Arrival in Dublin, a member of USJT Golf Travel will meet you in the arrival area at Dublin Airport and assist in transfer to Dublin City Centre for an orientation tour. Earliest possible check-in will be arranged at the three-star Grafton Capital Hotel, a bit of rest before evening excursion to Taylor’s Three Rock, for a night of Irish music plus dinner.

Day 3 - The day begins with an Irish breakfast and a journey to county Wicklow for golf at Druids Glen, site of 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999 Irish Open, non-golfers continue on to either Powerscourt Estate, the stately home of the Dukes of Leinster, or Glendalough, site of St. Kevin’s monastery. The afternoon brings a journey to the famous Waterford Crystal Factory and overnight in Waterford at the four-star Arlington Hotel, a former bishop’s palace.

Day 4 - Following breakfast we head westward from Waterford towards Cork with a morning stop at the site of the former Jameson Distillery in Midleton, and afternoon golf at the panoramic Kinsale Golf Club. Non-golfers visit the award-winning Cobh Heritage Centre, overnight at the three-star Trident Hotel in Kinsale, offering a wide choice of outstanding restaurants

Day 5 - Breakfast and a hearty trip along the south coast, to places with evocative names such as Clonakilty, Rosscarbery, and Skibbereen. On to Cork, “The Rebel County”, reception and overnight lodging at the Bantry Bay Hotel in Bantry, La Crosse, Wisconsin’s sister city.

Day 6 - A hearty Irish breakfast and a drive through the magnificent scenery and twisting roads of Kerry via Kenmare to Killarney for sightseeing, golfers play Dooks Golf Links, and overnight at the award winning Earls Court Guest House.

Day 7 - Off to the most western point of Ireland along the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. Golfers play at one of the great unsung golf courses, Dingle Ceann Sib éal., the westernmost golf course in Europe, overnight at the three-star Dingle Benners Hotel with plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby.

Day 8 - Our final full day takes us from Dingle via Tralee and Limerick to Bunratty to visit the Bunratty Folk Park, scene of carefully re-created Irish life of bygone years, overnight in one of our friendly bed & breakfasts in Bunratty.

Day 9 Return - Early breakfast and check-in at Dublin Airport for return to the States.

Cost:
$3,490.00 USD golfers ground program only - airfare not included
$3,190.00 USD non-golfers ground program only - airfare not included

USJT Golf Travel will assist in obtaining air transportation at lowest cost.

Next Step:

Contact USJT Golf Travel office and start planning now for this incredible 2011 program. Booking early will guarantee pricing. USJT Golf Travel will assist with every detail assuring a first-class experience! Contact USJT Golf Travel to book the 2012 Spring in Ireland Program.