Golf Breaks in County Clare
Lahinch Golf Club
Lahinch, Co. Clare
- Ranked 2nd best course in Ireland, top 20 in the UK and top 50 worldwide
- Founded in 1892, traditional links in style
- Host to the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
Why Book a Golf Break in County Clare?
County Clare includes golfing greats like Lahinch and Doonbeg which are becoming increasingly popular destinations for tourists and golfers alike. The terrain likens itself to spectacular golf courses, ranging from craggy Atlantic coastline to rolling hills, the picturesque scenery will leave you speechless throughout your visit.
Away from the course, there are several areas of historical significance to enjoy, including the Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch Beach and The Burren National Park. On one of those rare sunny Irish days, surfers flock from all corner of the world to test themselves in the waves around Lahinch.
Best Golf Courses in County Clare
Trump International Golf Links
Doonbeg, Co. Clare
- Greg Norman's only UK & Ireland course
- Sensational views across the Atlantic Ocean
- Ranked in the Top 5 Golf Courses in Europe by Golf World Magazine
Dromoland Golf & Country Club
Shannon, Co. Clare
- Set around the 15th Century Dromoland Castle
- Designed by Ron Kirby and JB Carr
- State of the art Dromoland Golf Academy
Shannon Golf Club
Shannon, Co. Clare
- Previous host to Irish and European Championships
- Parkland style, measuring 6,700 yards
- Next to Shannon International Airport
Ennis Golf Club
Ennis, Co. Clare
- Located on the outskirts of Ennis, founded in 1907
- Fantastic views from across the course
- Par 70, 6,200 yards
Where to stay in Doonbeg & County Clare
The Atlantic Hotel
Lahinch, Co. Clare
- 3 star hotel
- Beautiful seaside location
- 5 minute walk from Lahinch Golf Club
Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Card
Doonbeg, Co. Clare
- 5 star hotel
- Luxury accommodation and award winning spa
- Championship golf course on site
Dromoland Castle
Shannon, Co. Clare
- 5 star hotel
- Beautiful setting withing manor estate parkland gardens
- 15 minutes from Shannon Airport
Templegate Hotel
Ennis, Co. Clare
- 4* hotel
- Short walk from the centre of town
- AA rosette restaurant and Poacher Pub
- 20 minutes from Shannon airport
Things to do in County Clare off the course
Nightlife
Tradtional Irish pubs and bars are the order of play in Lahinch and Doonbeg, perfect place to relax and listen to live music
- The Claremont, Lahinch (Nightclub)
- Paddy Quinn's, Ennis (Bar)
- The 19th, Lahinch (Bar)
- Nora Culligans, Ennis (Nightclub)
- Flanagans, Lahinch (Bar)
- O'Looney's, Lahinch (Bar)
Retaurants
Locally sourced fresh produce is common on the menu, teamed with the warm Irish hospitality, you are sure to enjoy dining in the region
- VL Restaurant, Lahinch (Seafood)
- Tasty Station, Lahinch (Local Cuisine)
- Brogans, Ennis (Bar & Restaurant)
- Kenny's Bar, Lahinch (Local Cuisine)
- Town Hall Cafe, Ennis (Local Cuisine)
- Murphy Blacks, Kilkeel (Seafood)
Activities
The rugged coastline provides sensational views, many of the activities utilise the regions natural beauty
- Cliffs of Moher (Scenic Coastline)
- Doolin Cave (Underworld Experience)
- Lahinch Beach (Scenic Coastline)
- Bunratty Castle (Tour)
- Poulnabrone Dolmen (Megalithic Monuments)
- The Burren (National Park)