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Kerry
Chiarrai
Kerry known as the Kingdom is the most westerly with the largest herd of red deer in Europe. It is said that
county in Ireland, set against the wild Atlantic a squirrel could once travel all the way from Killarney
from the south west corner of the island of Ireland. to Dingle without ever having to touch the ground.
Here, Brooklyn was traditionally described as “the Indeed, on this route you will encounter signs warning
neighbouring parish”. you about the deer - it is not uncommon to find this
impressive animal crossing your path. Be sure to drive
Kerry is known as the Kingdom for obvious reasons you carefully!
will soon discover - there is no where on earth that can Whatever you do, remember to soak up the atmosphere
rival Kerry for breathtaking beauty and regal splendor. and take your time. The quality of the experience is in
Kerry feels more like an empire than a kingdom, in her the time taken. To catch some of the rarer inhabitants of
castles, the Killarney Lakes and Killarney's National Park this part of Ireland you do need to be still. Witness how
the unceasing waves battle upon the shore- and yet the
Just as the French tell Belgian jokes, the land stands still, a fortress to mankind through millions
Italians tell carabinieri jokes and the English of years of geological changes/ transformation.
(used to) tell Irish jokes, the Irish tell Kerryman You are traveling in a land that was once a second home
jokes. to an Egyptian Princess named “Scotia”. The Irish
were once known as “the Scotti” in her honour. Today
“Did you hear about the IRA man from Kerry we remember her in such place-names as “Scotland”
who attempted to blow up a car? He burnt his and Novia Scotia. She is buried in the mountains, just
lips on the exhaust”. outside Tralee.
Ardfert Golf Club
Tel: +353 66 7141709
Dooneen, Castleisland, Co. Kerry . office@castleislandgolfclub.com
Green Fees €20 Ardfert Golf Club is a challenging and competitive club
Regular Green Fee €25 with streamline fairways elevated greens and strategically
Golf & Grub placed hazards. The terrain is very amenable for all ages
Special offer March to October €50
2 Green Fees & Buggy €15 whether you are nine or ninety.
Saturday Open Singles April to Sept
Green Fees:
Memberships 2015 €350
New Members €250 Adults 9 holes €15 18 holes €22
Distance >60km Juniors 9 holes €12 18 holes €18
Society Rates 9 holes €12 18 holes €18
Pavilion Membership 2015 Full & Distance Membership available
Included in Club weekly Lotto for six months.
Vouchers to Play Eight rounds of Golf. Sackville. Ardfert, Co Kerry
Full clubhouse privileges. Tel: 066-7134744
All for €100. T&C Apply
Email:ardfertgolfcentre@hotmail.com
www.ardfertgolfclub.com
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Chiarrai
Kerry known as the Kingdom is the most westerly with the largest herd of red deer in Europe. It is said that
county in Ireland, set against the wild Atlantic a squirrel could once travel all the way from Killarney
from the south west corner of the island of Ireland. to Dingle without ever having to touch the ground.
Here, Brooklyn was traditionally described as “the Indeed, on this route you will encounter signs warning
neighbouring parish”. you about the deer - it is not uncommon to find this
impressive animal crossing your path. Be sure to drive
Kerry is known as the Kingdom for obvious reasons you carefully!
will soon discover - there is no where on earth that can Whatever you do, remember to soak up the atmosphere
rival Kerry for breathtaking beauty and regal splendor. and take your time. The quality of the experience is in
Kerry feels more like an empire than a kingdom, in her the time taken. To catch some of the rarer inhabitants of
castles, the Killarney Lakes and Killarney's National Park this part of Ireland you do need to be still. Witness how
the unceasing waves battle upon the shore- and yet the
Just as the French tell Belgian jokes, the land stands still, a fortress to mankind through millions
Italians tell carabinieri jokes and the English of years of geological changes/ transformation.
(used to) tell Irish jokes, the Irish tell Kerryman You are traveling in a land that was once a second home
jokes. to an Egyptian Princess named “Scotia”. The Irish
were once known as “the Scotti” in her honour. Today
“Did you hear about the IRA man from Kerry we remember her in such place-names as “Scotland”
who attempted to blow up a car? He burnt his and Novia Scotia. She is buried in the mountains, just
lips on the exhaust”. outside Tralee.
Ardfert Golf Club
Tel: +353 66 7141709
Dooneen, Castleisland, Co. Kerry . office@castleislandgolfclub.com
Green Fees €20 Ardfert Golf Club is a challenging and competitive club
Regular Green Fee €25 with streamline fairways elevated greens and strategically
Golf & Grub placed hazards. The terrain is very amenable for all ages
Special offer March to October €50
2 Green Fees & Buggy €15 whether you are nine or ninety.
Saturday Open Singles April to Sept
Green Fees:
Memberships 2015 €350
New Members €250 Adults 9 holes €15 18 holes €22
Distance >60km Juniors 9 holes €12 18 holes €18
Society Rates 9 holes €12 18 holes €18
Pavilion Membership 2015 Full & Distance Membership available
Included in Club weekly Lotto for six months.
Vouchers to Play Eight rounds of Golf. Sackville. Ardfert, Co Kerry
Full clubhouse privileges. Tel: 066-7134744
All for €100. T&C Apply
Email:ardfertgolfcentre@hotmail.com
www.ardfertgolfclub.com
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