IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
DUBLIN & THE EAST COAST
Dublin and Ireland’s east coast offer one of the finest golf experiences for those seeking exceptional courses alongside the energy of a vibrant city. With legendary links such as Portmarnock, County Louth and The Island all within an hour of the city centre, you can comfortably base yourself in one hotel throughout your stay.
Our itineraries are carefully curated around these outstanding links courses, complemented by rounds at the renowned parkland venues The K Club and Carton House. Looking ahead, the much-anticipated Brittas Bay renovation is set to open south of Dublin in 2027, which will further cement the region’s reputation as one of Europe’s premier golf destinations
Away from the fairways, The Shelbourne Hotel is the perfect base overlooking St Stephen’s Green in the centre of Dublin. Dublin delivers everything you would expect from a great Irish city: warm hospitality, rich culture, lively pubs, exceptional restaurants and the unmistakable atmosphere of the famous Temple Bar district
IBT Favourite Courses
Brittas Bay
Formerly the European Club, Brittas Bay is due to open for play in Spring 2027 after an extensive redesign by Kyle Phillips, acclaimed architect of Kingsbarns. Towering dunes and views of the Irish Sea await those travelling the short journey from Dublin for what promises to be another great Irish links experience.
Portmarnock Golf Club
Just 20 kilometres north of Dublin on a slender peninsula, Portmarnock Golf Club occupies one of the world’s great natural links sites. Golf has been played here since 1894, with the routing making superb use of water on three sides. The closing five holes form one of golf’s finest finishes.
County Louth
Relatively unknown outside Ireland, County Louth (Baltray) ranks comfortably among the nation’s top courses. Long-time host of the prestigious East of Ireland Championship, it boasts a rich competitive pedigree. Set across superb linksland, it offers a true championship test while remaining fair, enjoyable and rewarding for golfers of all abilities
The Island
Better known to locals than overseas visitors, The Island Golf Club is one of Ireland’s great clubs. Situated just north of Dublin on a peninsula that was once an island, the course winds through magnificent dunes, changing direction throughout. Superb green complexes and some of the finest putting surfaces on the east coast complete the experience.
Additional Courses
- Royal Dublin
- Portmarnock Resort, Jamieson Links
- K Club - Palmer North
- K Club - Palmer South
- Carton House - Montgomerie
- Carton House - O'Meara
IBT Favourite Hotels
The Merrion Hotel, Dublin
The Sherbourne Dublin
Fairmont Carton House
The K Club
Courses
Portmarnock Golf Club
Royal Dublin
The Island Golf Club
Brittas Bay
County Louth
Portmarnock Resort, Jamieson Links
K Club – Palmer North
K Club – Palmer South
Carton House – Montgomerie
Carton House – O’Meara
Accommodation
The Merrion Hotel Dublin
The Sherbourne Dublin
Fairmont Carton House
The K Club
Image Credits : All images supplied by the respective course or hotel.