Author: Hfallon

We are about to find out if we left the best for last on this west coast swing, but there is no question the buildup to playing Carne Golf Links has been substantial, so we are anxious to see what everyone has been talking about. Travel time from the Icehouse in Ballina is just over…

It was a fairly quick drive down to Ballina from Sligo, and we are checked into the Ice House Hotel, just on the edge of town. Tons of history about this hotel/spa, but I will try to give you the Coles Notes (remember those?). Originally built in 1836 on the banks of the River Moy…

We have a short drive into town this morning to play County Sligo Golf Club AKA Rosses Point……..loads of courses in this area, both parkland and links……..you could stay here a week and play a different one every day, and not drive more that a half hour. We had hoped to hit a few at…

We are heading south from Ballyliffin…….really no other way to go from up there……and will continue our golfing adventure at four more courses along the western shore that we have never played before but come highly recommended. First is Narin-Portnoo…….you guessed it, right next to the towns of Narin and Portnoo. Unfortunately this course was…

This morning we are off to Ballyliffin, saying goodbye to Rosapenna once again, and very thankful for another wonderful week here. The drive to Ballyliffin should be 1.5 hours if all goes well, and looking at the map below it all looks pretty straightforward……….however……..when the maps program is determined to take you on the fastest/shortest…