Just returned from umpteenth weekend break in this hotel. Right on the sea in Newcastle, Co. Down & adjacent to the famous Royal Co Down golf course, with the Mourne mountains as a spectacular backdrop. Wonderful atmosphere, summer & winter, & the recently refurbished spa is superb.
Rooms big & comfortable. Great for golf, hill walking, or just general indulgence. They really look after their guests in a way you just don’t get in most places these days. All things considered, this would be our favorite Northern Ireland hotel. …
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Tony wheeler founder of Lonely Planet, shares about his wife’s homeland, Ireland. And the town of Cork in particular is one reason why Ireland is such a lovable place to visit as Tony shows you the attractions such as St Finn’s Bar Cathedral, Town of Cobh, the famous Blarney Castle and ofcourse where would Cork be without its friendly pubs.
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Lonely Planet’s Cahal McGroarty gives a whirlwind tour of Ireland, the land of a hundred thousand welcomes. He suggests starting in modern Dublin with a visit to Moore St to meet a real Dub local and a visit to Kilmainham Gaol. And then circum-navigating the country, cutting across the four provinces. Highlights include Wicklow’s rugged mountains, the cliffs of Moher in County Clare, the stone walls of Connemara, the alien landscape of the Giant’s Causeway outside Belfast and oddly, Cork’s beach culture. He has tips on how to join in a ‘trad’ session at the pub and the ettiquette involved in ordering a pint of Guinness.
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A few spots in Dublin in Southern Ireland. Golfers might also like to note that there are some superb golf courses in easy reach of Dublin including the infamous K Club (Ryder Cup…remember?).
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