Tips & Tricks
Portmarnock Golf Club (Golf Links Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) – this golf club, which is just north of Dublin, was established in 1894 (attesting to the sport’s long-standing tradition in Ireland). It was originally just nine holes, with another nine being added two years later. This has been a long-time site of the Irish Open […]
National Aquatic Centre (Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15) – this is one of the world’s largest indoor water centers. Opened in March 2003, it successfully hosted the swimming events of the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games, the first time this event was held outside of the United States. It also hosted the European Short […]
The K Club (The Kildare Hotel, Spa and Country Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare) — the five star Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club, locally known as The K Club, is nestled in 550 acres of idyllic Kildare countryside. Renowned for its superb golf, The K Club is recognized as one of Europe’s greatest golfing destinations. […]
Waterways Ireland Docklands Summer Festival (Grand Canal Dock and Plaza, Dublin) – held annually in mid-May, this Festival’s purpose is to provide people with an opportunity to enjoy an exciting world class urban recreational environment. The renovated canal dock, originally build in the 1790s, now provides a world-class recreation space right in the center of […]
Powerscourt Golf Club (Enniskerry Co. Wicklow) – within the grounds of this estate, which includes the tourist attraction “Powerscourt House”, are two championship golf courses and state-of-the-art golf club facilities (located just 18 km. from downtown Dublin). The golf courses were built during the early 1990s. Former Walker Cup Captain Peter McEvoy was commissioned to […]
Taste of Dublin (The Iveagh Gardens, Clonmel Street, Dublin 2) — Fine dining is transported to Iveagh Gardens with Taste of Dublin for four days of summer eating, drinking and entertainment. 20 of the city’s latest, greatest and hottest restaurants will be dishing up their finest in an unbeatable alfresco gourmet feast, while 100 producers provide […]