Ireland - Information for planning spring trip

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I reached out to a number of different courses to see what their spring conditions/limitations were and here is what I found, which will be useful if you’re contemplating a spring trip to Ireland to try to cut down on costs by going off season. Hope this helps anyone planning a trip!

 

Ballybunion - Closed from end of October until first week of April usually. No play restrictions once open for the season.

€250, $295(USD, conversion as of 7/24/21)

 

Tralee - Open for the season April 1st, no play restrictions once open for the season.

April & October 17 On: €180, $212

May - October 16: €250, $295
 

Lahinch - Not entirely certain, but was informed they only open for the season after Easter (this may be different when Easter falls later on the calendar) and that fairways are out of play initially upon opening (mats or drop in rough required). Though I will note I have seen posts from people on social media playing before Easter in years past. 

Mid-March to end of April: €200, $236

After May 1: €250, $295

 

Waterville - Open year round, restrictions dependent on weather during winter months, fairways may be out of play at times. 

November - March: €75, $88

April - October: €250, $295

 

Portmarnock Golf Club - Open year round but they do not guarantee that full championship links will be open as they rotate three 9s during winter to carry out maintenance. 

November - March 31: €145, $171

April 1 - October 31: Weekdays: €250, $295

Weekends: €275, $325

 

County Louth - Open year round. Fairway mats in use from November until mid-March, occasionally until the end of March after harsh winters. Course returns to normal operations by April 1 every year.

November - March: €100, $118

April & October: €125, $147

May - September: Weekday: €165, 194

Weekend: €185, $218

 

European Club - Open year round, no mats or restrictions during winter. 

November - March: €120, $142

April - October: €230, $271

Edited July 24, 2021 by rouges1922

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Island Club - Open year round, mats used during the Winter months. 

November - March: €90, $106

April - October: Weekdays: €165, $196

Weekends: €185, $218

 

Royal County Down - Open year round, generally do maintenance during winter months, some tees may be closed during this time. No mats in use during winter months.

November - February: £90, $124

March: £110, $152

April: £160, $221

May - October: £270, $372

 

Royal Portrush - Open year round, maintenance during the winter months. Mats in use until mid to late March. Overseeding of greens is done in April.

November - March: £90, $124

April & October: £150, $207

May - September: £240, $331

 

Enniscrone - Mats likely in play during winter months, as well as maintenance projects being done around course, some areas of holes may be closed. All maintenance is completed by March 17th yearly and course is full open with no mats after that date

November - March 16th: €45, $53

March 17th - October: €145, $171

Two round rate: €185, $218

 

County Sligo - Same schedule and restrictions as Enniscrone, winter rates end March 15th.

November 15th - March 15th: €60, $71

March 16th - November 14: €200, $236

 

Carne - Maintenance projects during Winter, similar to Sligo and Enniscrone. Not sure on use of mats during winter. 

November - March: $71

April - October: $153 

Edited July 24, 2021 by rouges1922