Ireland’s answer to St Andrews, the South West is one of the world’s greatest places to play golf. Packed with dozens of magnificent courses – stretching from the eye-popping Old Head of Kinsale in the south all the way round to the westerly Lahinch – a golf tour in South-West Ireland really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Imagine yourself enjoying an itinerary that also included legendary links like Ballybunion, Tralee, Doonbeg, Waterville, Dingle and Dooks. With spectacular views, giant dunes and some of the world’s most incredible holes, this really is bucket-list golf. And with plenty of direct flights from North America to Shannon – and all the courses within a couple of hours of there – it’s easy to see why this corner of the Emerald Isle is so popular.

Best golf courses
* Ballybunion Golf Club
* Lahinch Golf Club
* Old Head Golf Links
* Waterville Golf Links
* Doonbeg Golf Links
* Tralee Golf Club