In September we will embark upon another fabulous adventure to the Emerald Isle. Ireland and golf go hand in hand and for many, Ireland is the ultimate destination for a golf vacation. Ireland boasts an unbeatable range of distinct and beautifully sculpted golf courses that will challenge and delight golfers of all levels. This little island hosts nearly one-third of the world’s true links courses, amid some of the most incredible scenery imaginable. The golf resorts, golf hotels, and castles are world famous and the hospitality of the Irish is legendary. No trip to Ireland should be exclusively about golf and it is important that we take the time to enjoy our surroundings so in the next few months we will endeavour to give some useful information about some of our destinations starting with Dublin.
Welcome to Dublin, a lively capital city that’s as intimate as a village and as friendly as your local Irish pub. With its seamless blend of classic visitor sights, excellent social scene and the natural playgrounds of Dublin Bay and the Dublin Mountains framing it on all sides, this laidback city is an adventure in itself.
You may choose to spend your time strolling the streets soaking up the atmosphere, relaxing in its cafes and bars or you can check out its myriad historical, literary and cultural delights.
There are several choices of how to explore this great city, you may choose to discover Dublin at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off tour which stops at a varied selection of the city`s finest sites.
You may want to do an organized Hidden Corners of Dublin walking tour or just follow this to do it on your own. However you choose to explore Dublin there are several must see sites. The Brazen Head is Ireland`s oldest pub dating back to 1198,. There is a palpable sense of history within the timeworn walls. If you are looking for the true Irish pub experience then The Brazen Head should be your first port of call. You will want to visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells and this is best done early in the day before the long lines start to happen, the library is amazing and the architecture as well, this should not be missed. You will want to cross The River Liffey on the Ha’penny Bridge so-called because once upon a time one was required to pay half a penny to cross the murky waters of the River Liffey, the pedestrianised Ha’penny bridge was constructed in May 1816. Temple Bar is not only the name of an iconic pub in the heart of Dublin but also of a busy district which is popular with tourists and locals alike. The pub, Temple Bar itself, has been welcoming guests for over a hundred and sixty years and so you can’t leave the city without snapping a photo of its most famous drinking establishment (or better still, heading inside to enjoy a pint)! If you want to snap a photo of the pub, then I recommend heading there after the sun has gone so you can capture the hundreds of glittering lights across the façade of the bar.
The Guinness Storehouse is another must do experience. The world-famous story behind the pint of Guinness began in Dublin. The Guinness Storehouse is an interactive museum where you can learn all about the history of the beer, as well as the story of its founder, Arthur Guinness (a philosopher and philanthropist who opened the ever-popular St Stephen’s Green in the 19th-century).Once there, you have to see some of the quirky advertising campaigns Guinness has run over the years and you simply must head to the Gravity Bar on the very top floor of the building in order to take that photo! and enjoy a free pint included with your ticket.
Dublin is all about the muse behind the music, the craic (fun) of the comedy, the intimate feel of this urban hub. And, of course, the people! Dublin has been named Europe’s friendliest city twice by TripAdvisor for good reason. So grab a pint, strike up a conversation, and settle in for the experience of a lifetime.