Within easy reach of the city, you’ll find some of Ireland’s finest coastal golf, where championship pedigree meets natural beauty.
Portmarnock Golf Club leads the way – regularly ranked among the best in the world, it’s a pure and testing links with a rich history. Just across the estuary, The Island Golf Club offers a more secluded experience, carved through towering dunes with dramatic sea views. Royal Dublin, set on Bull Island, brings over a century of tradition and a storied past, providing a true sense of classic Irish links golf.
What sets Dublin apart is the balance between world-class golf and vibrant city life. After your round, you’re never far from a lively pub, a historic landmark, or a great restaurant. Whether you’re chasing Open-style challenges or simply soaking up the culture between rounds, Dublin offers the best of both worlds.
Dublin is well-connected both domestically and internationally. Dublin Airport, located just 10 km from the city center, offers flights worldwide. The city has an efficient public transport network, including buses, trams (Luas), and trains (DART), making it easy to navigate.
Dublin’s average temperatures have risen over recent decades, leading to warmer, drier summers and milder, wetter winters.
Summers (June to August) now occasionally experience heatwaves, with temperatures reaching above 25°C (77°F), while winters (December to February) are seeing less frequent frost and snow, with temperatures generally between 2°C and 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Rainfall patterns are changing, with more intense downpours during autumn and winter. Dressing in layers is advisable due to changeable conditions.
