Irish Craic Classic 2013 ideas

[chris661]

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.

Unless you wanted t go touring there would be no real need to hire a car. There is enough of us able to give out lifts. Last couple years it has been around may time but think we are looking towards a little later in the year.

 

[Fish]

Unless you wanted t go touring there would be no real need to hire a car. There is enough of us able to give out lifts. Last couple years it has been around may time but think we are looking towards a little later in the year.

Cheers, I looked at the car hire because there are no flights on Saturdays for some reason so it would mean a Friday arrival and Sunday flights out are mid-afternoon only so means Monday departure so I could have a mooch around the area before & after if the meet is a Saturday & Sunday.

 

[smange]

For anyone who may be thinking about coming that hasnt played Ballyliffin before, here is a little glimpse into what it offers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jQB4_P_6D0


Two absolutely top notch courses which wont disappoint

 

[Fish]

For anyone who may be thinking about coming that hasnt played Ballyliffin before, here is a little glimpse into what it offers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jQB4_P_6D0


Two absolutely top notch courses which wont disappoint

After watching that link which I thank you for posting, it linked to others of which I found this one and now I can't wait to play over their. How spoilt you are to have those courses on your doorstep.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLLHOSQmBzk

 

[bayjon14]

Anyone doing a Friday flight to Dublin airport I can give them a lift up, the drive takes approx 3.5 hours. I can take 2 people and drop ye back Sunday or Monday am. I work in the airport so am their anyway.
Ballyliffen is as good as it gets.

 

[stevek1969]

Ryanair will take £100 of you for your sticks,shower of robbing gets, was looking today for going to Portugal

 

[Fish]

Ryanair will take £100 of you for your sticks,shower of robbing gets, was looking today for going to Portugal

Was looking at Airlingus also today. I can go to Dublin for same price but they have flights at better times on Sunday so although further away its one less night in accommodation. So either car/fuel share from Dublin or hire a car from their.

Didn't think about cost of clubs!!

 

[chris661]

Was looking at Airlingus also today. I can go to Dublin for same price but they have flights at better times on Sunday so although further away its one less night in accommodation. So either car/fuel share from Dublin or hire a car from their.

Didn't think about cost of clubs!!

Aerlingus used to be good got my clubs out to Dubai and back for €20 a few years ago. No idea what they are like now though (I suppose that doesn't really help much )

 

[smange]

Was looking at Airlingus also today. I can go to Dublin for same price but they have flights at better times on Sunday so although further away its one less night in accommodation. So either car/fuel share from Dublin or hire a car from their.

Didn't think about cost of clubs!!

bayjon14 is the man to see about that, couple of posts up he is offering services

 

[bayjon14]

As I work for the airport operator I am thier all day and will be heading up Friday afternoon and heading back South Sunday.
I do advise everyone I see how bag handlers treat golf bags and as my good mate Smange knows I wont fly with my clubs unless the travel case is a hard case.
I have space for 2 in the car anyway.
btw I think Aer Lingus charge about €40 for golf bags.

 

[LanDog]

Are we any further forward on this at all?

 

[brendy]

Usually just batter ideas about a bit then by Feb start taking deposits, last year and the year before it was may/early june time that the actual event was run, this year it will be later in the year but deposits should still be taken around the same time.
I will contact Ballyliffin though to see if the same deal is at least available as last year to compare against any offerings for east coast.

 

[LanDog]

Usually just batter ideas about a bit then by Feb start taking deposits, last year and the year before it was may/early june time that the actual event was run, this year it will be later in the year but deposits should still be taken around the same time.
I will contact Ballyliffin though to see if the same deal is at least available as last year to compare against any offerings for east coast.

Sounds good to me.

Is Ballyliffin the most likely option or are any other courses jumping out at you at all?

 

[smange]

Looks like Ballyliffin is the favoured place of any that have replied

Probably the best choice anyway and we know what we are getting, two top tracks that will be in great nick whatever the weather does.

As we have said August may be best bet but the weekend of 10/11th is the USPGA weekend so if your hoping to get any GM staff over probably best to avoid that weekend

 

[patricks148]

As Vals RCD trip looks to have stalled i may well be interested in coming along to this instead.

I've never played anywhere in Ireland so advice please.

Chris PM heading your way.

 

[brendy]

Ohh, you dont know what you are missing with Donegal Patrick! If we can all agree on a weekend, I can approach Anne in the Hotel for a price match to last year....and the year before that.
I might take larger deposits this time though as we had a fair amount of criers last year.

 

[bladeplayer]

I should (95%) be there this year mate

(for the rest of ye, no i wasnt one of the criers last year it was a non runner for me )

personaly mate il pay ya the full ammount , when you ask , its done & dusted then ... only spends to worry bout .. if i dont go & i dont get a replacement , thats my own fault ha . no probs with that at all

 

[bladeplayer]

As Vals RCD trip looks to have stalled i may well be interested in coming along to this instead.

I've never played anywhere in Ireland so advice please.

Chris PM heading your way.

Great Courses , great Craic , great bunch of lads .. advice over

 

[chris661]

I've never played anywhere in Ireland so advice please.

Chris PM heading your way.

PM seen and replied too
As Brendy has said there are 6 or 7 courses that you will love all within half an hour (ish) of my area.

Ohh, you dont know what you are missing with Donegal Patrick! If we can all agree on a weekend, I can approach Anne in the Hotel for a price match to last year....and the year before that.
I might take larger deposits this time though as we had a fair amount of criers last year.

The decision needs to be made regarding the date but I think later in the year might be a better option as it might entice more across.

 

[brendy]

agreed, it gives a little longer to save too. Not sure how that affects hotel rates but courses will be running well and fast.