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The Region The Golf
While the Shannon region is home What has all this got to do with golfing in Ireland, you might ask?
to the internationally famous Our near neighbors and settlers, the English introduced to golf in
Shannon airport (where the worlds Ireland in the 19th century and with nature has played its role, the
first Duty-Free was established), South West of Ireland is the epitome of what is best in Irish golf
Bunratty Castle and the Cliffs of and home to some of the finest links courses.
Moher, don't be fooled into thinking
Every aspect of your game will be challenged on these courses
that's all it has to offer - these are
where subtle winds and mounds will dictate your play and your
just whistle-stops on the traditional
imagination becomes your 15th club in the bag.
tourist route.
The greatest challenge is stopping yourself from over thinking
Ireland's most unusual landscape is
your shot!
to be found in the Burren and the
Hunt Museum in Limerick houses
one of the country's most important The "Craic"
art collections. History is revealed To be really Irish you need to understand the "Craic" much
in the mills and thatched cottages different to its name sake in the US. In Ireland, the "Craic" is very
of Limerick's towns while the artists much part of the vernacular.
and craft workers of County Clare "Craic" which is pronounced "crack" is a term for fun, news,
blend modern design with older gossip, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation.
skills. And, of course, the River
Shannon exerts its quiet influence Let's have some Irish "Craic" on Irish soil...all totally legal!
through the region.
