Ireland Golf Trips

  Time to Visit: The main season for Ireland golf tours is April to November and the busiest months are July and August. June is a good month before the peak season and has the longest hours of daylight.
  Electrical Current Standard is 220 volts; bring an adapter if you have 115-volt appliances.
  Passports: Make sure that your passport is current and does not expire within 6 months of your return.
  Tipping: Some restaurants and most hotels in ireland add a service charge of 10-15% to your bill, in this case you are not expected to tip, but people often do in restaurants for exceptional service. Taxi drivers, hairdressers, and barbers also get 10-15%. For help from a hotel concierge or porter, a tip of £1-£2 is appropriate.
  A tip for an experienced Golf Caddie is typically 20 Euros. A driver guide giving service to a small group is normally tipped quite well 100 Euros per person is appropriate for a 7/8 day golf trip in ireland.
  Golf Carts and Caddies; If you need a Golf Cart please ask your tour manager. Most courses have a few carts available for golfers with medical reasons and some courses have them available for general use but not too many.
  Caddies: As part of our Ireland golf packages, we can pre-book a Caddie for you with the Caddie-master at most major courses, such as Portmarnock, Royal County Down and The European Golf Club
  Weather: Average summer temperatures are 60-74 F (15-22 °C). Lightweight clothing is normally adequate but for the evenings you will need a sweater or jacket. A waterproof coat is needed, just in case.
  Insurance: Make sure that you are covered with adequate travel insurance.
  Money and Credit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are the major credit cards, American Express and Diners are also widely accepted. The unit of currency in the Irish Republic is the Euro.