Irish Craic Classic 2013 ideas

[smange]

Ask Bob who Yoda is

 

[brendy]

What are the main options that you're considering here, Brendy?

All open for discussion at the moment Cian, Ballyliffin GC and the hotel (even after a few dropped out last time) did do us a good turn both years and the course availability is very hard to argue against.
East coast would be a nice change too though so any suggestions are welcome, it would probably entice a few of the county bound mainlanders to perhaps consider coming over too even though I believe Donegal has the best courses on the island bar a couple.
I know myself that I will only be staying away the one night this time (last two years stayed two nights and played three days) and playing two rounds.

 

[chris661]

Ask Bob who Yoda is

Nice hole :rofl:

All open for discussion at the moment Cian, Ballyliffin GC and the hotel (even after a few dropped out last time) did do us a good turn both years and the course availability is very hard to argue against.
East coast would be a nice change too though so any suggestions are welcome, it would probably entice a few of the county bound mainlanders to perhaps consider coming over too even though I believe Donegal has the best courses on the island bar a couple.
I know myself that I will only be staying away the one night this time (last two years stayed two nights and played three days) and playing two rounds.

I think ballyliffin is hard to beat but if it was on the east coast and possibly closer to Dublin then there is a chance of some folk from across the water coming. Although in reality anywhere with a decent boozer and a golf course will be acceptable (no nightclubs Nelson )

 

[brendy]

Nice hole :rofl:



I think ballyliffin is hard to beat but if it was on the east coast and possibly closer to Dublin then there is a chance of some folk from across the water coming. Although in reality anywhere with a decent boozer and a golf course will be acceptable (no nightclubs Nelson )

Nightclubs are ok, just not when they are that far away from the hotel...

 

[Val]

Anywhere near the airport would be best for us no doubt, maybe need to lean on or beg our Irish cousins for transport though

 

[chris661]

Anywhere near the airport would be best for us no doubt, maybe need to lean on or beg our Irish cousins for transport though

I am sure something can be sorted out

 

[smange]

If it ends up at Ballyliffin again (hopefully) and depending on how many coming over you would be best taking the car and getting the ferry over, or if you prefer you can fly from Prestwick into Derry with Ryanair and someone (probably me) can pick you up and drop you down to Ballyliffin.

Its roughly a 2 hour drive from the ferry port in Larne to Ballyliffin but if there is 3 or 4 of you it will probably work out cheapest option.

 

[garyinderry]

if you drive like a donegal man! ^

 

[Val]

If it ends up at Ballyliffin again (hopefully) and depending on how many coming over you would be best taking the car and getting the ferry over, or if you prefer you can fly from Prestwick into Derry with Ryanair and someone (probably me) can pick you up and drop you down to Ballyliffin.

Its roughly a 2 hour drive from the ferry port in Larne to Ballyliffin but if there is 3 or 4 of you it will probably work out cheapest option.

Something to consider mate :thup:

 

[LanDog]

If it ends up at Ballyliffin again (hopefully) and depending on how many coming over you would be best taking the car and getting the ferry over, or if you prefer you can fly from Prestwick into Derry with Ryanair and someone (probably me) can pick you up and drop you down to Ballyliffin.

Its roughly a 2 hour drive from the ferry port in Larne to Ballyliffin but if there is 3 or 4 of you it will probably work out cheapest option.

I'll give lifts. Not sure how many I can squeeze into my car though.

 

[LanDog]

All open for discussion at the moment Cian, Ballyliffin GC and the hotel (even after a few dropped out last time) did do us a good turn both years and the course availability is very hard to argue against.
East coast would be a nice change too though so any suggestions are welcome, it would probably entice a few of the county bound mainlanders to perhaps consider coming over too even though I believe Donegal has the best courses on the island bar a couple.
I know myself that I will only be staying away the one night this time (last two years stayed two nights and played three days) and playing two rounds.

I'm up for going anywhere!

East coast doesn't usually offer a great variety of courses really though

 

[palindromicbob]

Up for this I am. Come maybe shall I. Pink tees I have. No nightclubs though.

 

[bladeplayer]

Asked Druids if they will hold the golf price even if we dont book accommodation with them and they said they will honour the price quoted so if we go for Druids we are free to find cheaper digs nearby.

For that we may need to ask someone from down that way (bladeplayer) to recommend us somewhere to stay

If ye decide thats the way its looking , i will look into that no bother Stephen

 

[LanDog]

No nightclubs though.

Did someone mention Nightclubs!.

 

[bladeplayer]

Anywhere near the airport would be best for us no doubt, maybe need to lean on or beg our Irish cousins for transport though

Shouldnt be a problem

 

[LanDog]

Shouldnt be a problem

Depending on what airport or dock, I'll happily give a lift

 

[smange]

If ye decide thats the way its looking , i will look into that no bother Stephen

Well volunteered Bill

I would hope we could get digs a bit cheaper than the 65 euro a night that Druids are looking for

 

[Fish]

When does this normally take place, roughly?

Just been on the Ballyliffin golf site and it looks stunning and I've always wanted to play over there so I'm very interested.

Can fly (Ryanair) from Birmingham, only 10 minutes from my home into Derry and then hire a car all for less than £120.00 all-in covering 3 days. Just the golf & accommodation on top.

Following this with much interest.

 

[bladeplayer]

Well volunteered Bill

Volunteered ?????????????????????????????oo: ha ha ha ha ha , Right .

It nay bother ..

 

[njc1973]

If you guys are still looking at Druids Glen, 1 of the major golf travel companies was doing a 1/2/3 night unlimited golf deal for very decent prices, we got a similar package to Carton House in 2011 & it was about £250 for 3 nights B&B & 6 rounds of golf.