Ireland

Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Combine two great sports in one incredible journey, with match day tickets and access to some of Ireland’s most legendary golf courses.

Ireland

TCU v North Carolina

County Dublin Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Football and golf

The Ultimate Combination

Experience the joys of Ireland’s greatest golf courses, followed by the thrill of a college football classic in the heart of Dublin. It’s the very best of both worlds for anyone wishing to get a taste of Irish golf and American football.

Your choice of world-class courses

Play on some of Ireland’s finest courses, and stay at luxurious locations across the country.
Expertly crafted personal journeys

We’ll create a unique plan for your group, providing you with exactly what you need on and off the course.
Genuine Irish hospitality

Relax in remote rural pubs and have the craic in the capital, with our local team advising you throughout.

Build your perfect journey

Making The Most Of Ireland

There’s no limits on what your group can include in your trip. We’ve included some popular options below, but feel free to discuss any other ideas with our team.

Play on phenomenal courses across the country

Play on some of the world’s greatest golf courses, all planned in advance by our expert team.
Have the craic and enjoy the good times

No matter where you go in Ireland, you and your group will be able to unwind, kick back, and have a blast.
See the rugged scenery of the West Coast

From Donegal to Kerry, Ireland’s stunning West Coast combines brilliant golf courses with beautiful untouched landscapes.
Soak in the atmosphere and culture of Dublin

Get a taste for Dublin before kick-off, and head to some of the capital’s best bars, restaurants , and pubs.
Immerse yourself in Northern Ireland

Play on some of the world’s most legendary courses and see the sights of Belfast, Derry and the beautiful north coast.
Feast on the finest food and drink

Sample Ireland’s delicious local cuisine, and enjoy high quality fresh produce across the country.

What you can expect

Sample itineraries to inspire you

Every itinerary is bespoke, with tee times, transport, and stays handled end to end.

South West Ireland

Dublin and East Coast Ireland

Northern Ireland

North West Ireland

Day 1

Where the Atlantic First Speaks to You

Ballybunion Old Course — Kerry's clifftop legend

The wild southwest announces itself with one of golf's great links tests, set on clifftops above crashing Kerry surf.

Ballybunion Old Course

County Kerry

The Killarney Park

County Kerry

Day 2

At the Edge of the Known World

Waterville Golf Links — Ring of Kerry's jewel

Waterville sits in breathtaking solitude on the Ring of Kerry — a course both Tom Watson and Claude Harmon have adored.

Waterville Golf Links

County Kerry

The Killarney Park

County Kerry

Day 3

Arnold Palmer's Irish Masterpiece Awaits

Tralee Golf Links — Palmer's dramatic peninsula course

Designed by Arnold Palmer on a wild Atlantic peninsula, Tralee plays as dramatically as any links in Ireland — or the world.

Tralee Golf Club

County Kerry

The Killarney Park

County Kerry

Day 4

Golf at the Very Edge of the World

Old Head Golf Links — 300 feet above the Atlantic

Perched on a 300-foot sea stack, Old Head is unlike anywhere else on earth — a round you will never, ever forget.

Old Head Golf Links

County Cork

The Killarney Park

County Kerry

Day 5

The Dunes That Greg Norman Found

Doonbeg Golf Links — Clare's dune links

Set within a natural amphitheatre of towering dunes on the Clare coast, Doonbeg is drama at its most elemental.

Trump - Doonbeg

County Clare

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg

County Clare

Day 6

The Soul of Irish Golf Lives Here

Lahinch Golf Club — Ireland's spiritual home of golf

Lahinch has been shaping golfers and memories since 1893 — wind-swept, beloved, and utterly irreplaceable in golf's story.

Lahinch Old Course

County Clare

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg

County Clare

Day 7

Farewell to the Wild Atlantic Way

Until the next time

Your adventure draws to a close, but the memories of those clifftop links will travel home with you.

Day 1

The Capital Rolls Out Its Fairways

Arrive in Dublin

Arrive in one of Europe's most vibrant cities, check into the Merrion, and let Georgian Dublin set the perfect tone for six days of exceptional links golf ahead.

Day 2

The Hidden Gem of the Irish Sea

County Louth Golf Club — Baltray's pristine links

Baltray is a name whispered with reverence among those who know it — pure links experience away from every crowd.

County Louth Golf Club (Baltray)

County Louth

The Merrion

Dublin

Day 3

Where the Mournes Meet the Sea

Royal County Down — rated among the world's finest

No list of the world's greatest courses is complete without Royal County Down. Today, you play it.

The Merrion

Dublin

Royal County Down

County Down

Day 4

The Island That Time Forgot to Tame

The Island Golf Club — Dublin's wild coastal gem

Accessible only by ferry for much of its history, The Island remains wonderfully raw and hauntingly beautiful.

The Island Golf Club

County Dublin 12 September, 2026

The Merrion

Dublin

Day 5

Wicklow's Windswept Links Shore

Brittas Bay Club — links golf on the Wicklow coast

Brittas Bay stretches along Wicklow's coastline — a rugged, open links where the wind decides your score and your mood.

Brittas Bay

County Wicklow

The Merrion

Dublin

Day 6

The Cathedral of Irish Links Golf

Portmarnock Golf Club — host of countless Irish Opens

Portmarnock has staged the Irish Open more times than any other course — a fitting, unforgettable finale to the east coast.

Portmarnock Golf Club

County Dublin

The Merrion

Dublin

Day 1

Ireland's Open Championship Venue

Royal Portrush Dunluce — three time host of The Open

Host of the The Open in 1951, 2019 and 2025. Today, the Dunluce Course is completely yours.

Royal Portrush

County Antrim

Dunluce Lodge

Antrim

Day 2

Portstewart's Opening Dunes Are Unforgettable

Portstewart Golf Club — strand course, Antrim coast

The opening hole at Portstewart plunges into spectacular duneland. The rest of the round rises to match it.

Portstewart Strand Course

County Derry

Dunluce Lodge

Antrim

Day 3

A Clubhouse Older Than the Game Itself

Ardglass Golf Club — golf beside a medieval castle

Perched above the Irish Sea, Ardglass plays around a medieval castle — one of golf's most extraordinary settings.

Ardglass Golf Course

County Down

Slieve Donard

County Down

Day 4

The Greatest Course in the World. Full Stop.

Royal County Down — consistently ranked the world's best

With the Mountains of Mourne at your back and Dundrum Bay ahead, Royal County Down is golf as nature always intended it.

Royal County Down

County Down

Slieve Donard

County Down

Day 1

Where Donegal Meets the Edge of Europe

Arrive at Rosapenna Golf Resort

Arrive in one of Ireland's most beautifully remote corners — the Atlantic already calling you toward the very first tee.

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Donegal

Day 2

Walking in Old Tom's Footsteps

Rosapenna — Old Tom Morris Links

Laid out in 1893 by the father of golf course design, Rosapenna's Old Tom Morris links is living, breathing golf history.

Old Tom Morris Links

County Donegal

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Donegal

Day 3

Sandy Hills — Pat Ruddy's Atlantic Masterwork

Rosapenna — Sandy Hills Links

Towering dunes, sweeping sea views, and demanding golf: Sandy Hills is as compelling a links as any in Ireland.

Sandy Hills Links

County Donegal

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Donegal

Day 4

St. Patrick's — A New Legend in the Making

Rosapenna — St. Patrick's Links

St. Patrick's Links, the newest addition to Rosapenna's collection, opened to immediate and richly deserved acclaim.

St. Patrick's Links

County Donegal

Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Donegal

Day 5

Ireland's Most Exhilarating Nine Holes

Cruit Island Golf Club — nine holes, Atlantic drama

Cruit Island's nine-hole gem sits on a rocky Atlantic outcrop — thrilling, remote, and utterly unlike anywhere else.

Cruit Island Golf Club

County Donegal

Mill Park Hotel

Donegal

Day 6

Portnoo's Perfect Links by the Sea

Narin & Portnoo Golf Club — Donegal's tidal bay links

Narin & Portnoo curves around a tidal bay in Donegal — a hidden gem that rewards those who make the journey.

Narin & Portnoo Links

County Donegal

Mill Park Hotel

Donegal

Day 7

Donegal's Championship Links Finale

Donegal Golf Club — Murvagh Peninsula links

Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh stretches along a wild peninsula — a magnificent farewell to the northwest's untamed coast.

Donegal Golf Club

County Donegal

Mill Park Hotel

Donegal

Day 8

The Northwest Lingers as You Leave

Until next time...

Some destinations stay with you long after departure. Donegal's wild coastline and world-class links is one of them.

Bespoke Accommodation

Luxurious stays in Dublin and beyond

Find the best spots for your group to relax and recover, with our range of trusted partners across the country.

Slieve Donard

A magnificent Victorian landmark flanked by golden sands and the Mourne Mountains, right beside Royal County Down — ranked the world's No. 1 course by Golf Digest.

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The Merrion

Dublin's most celebrated 5-star hotel — four Georgian townhouses, a 2-Michelin-star restaurant, Ireland's largest private art collection, and easy access to championship golf.

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The Killarney Park

A family-owned 5-star jewel in the heart of Killarney, steps from the national park and ideally placed for Kerry's iconic courses — Ballybunion, Tralee, and Waterville.

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Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg

A magnificent 5-star coastal resort on 400 Atlantic acres in County Clare — 218 luxurious suites, award-winning spa, and an acclaimed Greg Norman links course.

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Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Ireland's most celebrated links complex — three world-class courses including Tom Doak's St Patrick's Links (ranked No.49 globally) on the shores of Sheephaven Bay.

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