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Ultimate Northern Lights

Belfast, Bushmills, Donegal, Sligo & Dublin
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Ireland
Destination
The Trip

Ultimate Northern Lights

What would you say if we offered a sublime trip that begins and ends at the pulsating capitals of Belfast and Dublin — and also includes 18 holes on Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, accommodation at the iconic Bushmills Inn (whiskey tasting included), the hidden links of Donegal and Sligo, plus fantastic countryside scenery and legendary Irish hospitality?

Ten championship rounds, five stops, and the full northern circuit — from the Causeway Coast legends to the under-the-radar gems of the North-West that most visitors never see. Come. Experience. Believe.

Trip Highlights
  • 10 Championship RoundsRoyal County Down, Royal Portrush, Portstewart, Rosapenna Sandy Hills & more.
  • 5 Handpicked StopsBelfast → Bushmills → Donegal → Sligo → Dublin.
  • Titanic BelfastEntrance tickets included.
  • Bushmills DistilleryTour and tasting on the Causeway Coast.
  • North-West Hidden GemsRosapenna, Enniscrone & County Sligo — links golf's best-kept secrets.
  • Coach & Driver ThroughoutPrivate touring — no logistics.
Your Journey

Day by Day

A suggested flow for your trip. Every day is flexible — extend, shorten, or swap any element based on your preferences.

1
Belfast → Grand Central Hotel

Welcome to Belfast

Arrive at Belfast. Transfer to the Grand Central Hotel on Bedford Street. Afternoon free — explore the Cathedral Quarter, the murals of the Falls & Shankill, or visit the nearby shops of Victoria Square.

Transfer Grand Central Belfast
2
Royal County Down — Championship Links

The World's Best

Transfer south to Newcastle (45 mins). Royal County Down beneath the Mourne Mountains — regularly ranked #1 in the world. Return to Belfast.

Royal County Down World #1
3
Ardglass Golf Club

Clifftop Drama in Down

Ardglass sits on a stunning stretch of coastline just 30 miles south of Belfast. The clubhouse in the ruins of a 14th-century castle sets the tone — and the views don't let up from there. After, visit Titanic Belfast (entrance included).

Ardglass GC Titanic Belfast
4
Belfast → Bushmills Inn, Causeway Coast

North to the Causeway Coast

Transfer north to the Bushmills Inn (1.5 hours). Check in to this legendary coaching inn with turf fires and the best whiskey collection in Antrim.

Transfer Bushmills Inn
5
Royal Portrush — Dunluce Links

Where the Open Returned

Royal Portrush's Dunluce Links — host of the 2019 Open Championship. Afternoon visit to Bushmills Distillery — the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery (entrance included).

Royal Portrush Bushmills Distillery
6
Portstewart Strand + Castlerock Mussenden

Causeway Coast Double

Morning: Portstewart's Strand Course — one of the few in Ireland to have hosted the Irish Open. Afternoon: Castlerock's Mussenden Course, a 20-minute drive away. Two Causeway Coast gems in one big day.

Portstewart Strand Castlerock
7
Bushmills → Rosapenna, Co Donegal

West to Donegal

Transfer west to Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort in Downings, Co Donegal (approx. 2.5 hours through stunning Inishowen scenery). Check in to the resort overlooking the Atlantic.

Transfer Rosapenna Resort
9
Enniscrone Golf Club → Transfer to Sligo

Sligo's Overlooked Giant

Transfer south to Enniscrone (approx. 2 hours). Often overlooked while discussing Ireland's great links — a grave mistake. Towering dunes and a course that can rival any in the country. After, continue to Sligo and check in to The Glasshouse Hotel on the Garavogue River.

Enniscrone Glasshouse Sligo
10
County Sligo Golf Club — Rosses Point

Benbulben's Stage

County Sligo at Rosses Point — gorgeous scenery, competitive play, and the iconic silhouette of Benbulben mountain watching over every hole. A classic championship course and a fitting penultimate round.

County Sligo Benbulben Mountain
11
Sligo → Dublin → Portmarnock

South to the Capital

Transfer south to Dublin (approx. 3.5 hours). Check in to Portmarnock Hotel on 'The Velvet Strand.' Evening free in Dublin or Portmarnock village.

Transfer Portmarnock Hotel
12
The Island Golf Club

The Dublin Finale

Private transfer to The Island at Donabate for your final round — towering dunes, bordered by the sea on three sides. Return to Portmarnock for a farewell evening. Tomorrow, transfer to Dublin Airport.

The Island GC Farewell Evening
13
Dublin → Airport

Slán go fóill

Full Irish breakfast, then private transfer to Dublin Airport.

Transfer
Beyond the Fairways

Ireland Attractions

Titanic Belfast, Bushmills whiskey, and the wild Donegal coast.

Titanic Belfast
Bushmills Distillery
Donegal Coastline
Benbulben, Sligo
Every Detail Covered

What's Included

Transparent from the start — here's exactly what you get with this itinerary.

Your Package

  • 10 championship rounds
  • 12 nights across 5 hotels
  • Full Irish breakfast daily
  • Titanic Exhibition Centre entrance
  • Bushmills Whiskey Distillery entrance

Experiences & Extras

  • Coach & driver for 11 days touring
  • Private transfer to The Island GC
  • Transfer hotel → Dublin Airport
  • Meet and assist at the airport
  • 24/7 on-call local support

Ready for Your Ireland Adventure?

Every itinerary is fully customizable. Change hotels, swap courses, extend your stay, or combine with another region. Tell us what you want — we'll build it.

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