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The West & Northwest

Offering excellent value for money, why the world class links of Ballyliffin, Carne, Rosapenna, Connemara and Enniscrone are not better known is a mystery! While Ireland’s Southwest remains popular with international golfers, the West and Northwest continues to offer exceptional value, quality golf, superb accommodation and an unspoilt environment.

In terms of scenic beauty there's little that can beat the outlook of Ireland's West coast. Along this glorious coastline you will discover spectacular cliffs, high peaks and desolately beautiful headlands. What's more this shoreline offers rich Irish charm and tradition i.e. music, song, storytelling and world renowned Irish hospitality. In many parts of the West, you will find that Irish is still the first language of the community, while Galway, Mayo, Donegal and Sligo are all full of lively pubs, traditional music and historic sites.

The outstanding links courses along the Atlantic seaboard exploit the spectacular coastal scenery to the full and provide some of the most challenging and exhilarating golf in the world. Amongst the standout golf courses in the West of Ireland are the highly ranked Murvagh, the beautiful Connemara, the rugged Enniscrone and the spectacular Carne. Not to forget Rosses Point, founded in 1894, a Harry Colt masterpiece located in the shadow of towering Benbulben, one of the most beautiful mountains in Ireland. Rosses Point is home to Co. Sligo Golf Club, which hosts the annual West of Ireland Championship – a tournament that has included winners of the stature of Joe Carr, Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy.

From Rosses Point to Murvagh and from Carne to Connemara the wonderful West has it all.