Gorse & Thistle | The Dubliner

Arrive at Dublin Airport, where you will be greeted by your Gorse & Thistle Tour Host for a seamless private transfer to the iconic The Shelbourne Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dublin, your five-star home for the week.
Overlooking St Stephen’s Green, The Shelbourne is one of Europe’s most storied grand hotels, blending timeless Georgian elegance with refined modern luxury in the very heart of Dublin.
After check-in, enjoy time to unwind at leisure, whether that’s a walk through St Stephen’s Green or relaxing in the hotel’s historic surroundings—before joining your Tour Host for an evening welcome reception introducing the journey ahead.

Begin your Irish links adventure at The Island Golf Club, one of Ireland’s most naturally dramatic and secluded links courses.
Set among towering dunes on the Corballis coastline, The Island delivers a pure and unspoiled links experience where wind, terrain, and imagination define every shot. Widely regarded as one of Ireland’s finest hidden gems, it offers a true test of creativity in a spectacular coastal setting.
After your round, return to The Shelbourne Hotel for an evening at leisure in Dublin, with optional dining nearby or cocktails in the hotel’s elegant bar overlooking St Stephen’s Green.

Tee off at Royal Dublin Golf Club, a historic championship links founded in 1885 and located on Bull Island.
A Harry Colt redesign, the course is known for its strategic layout, firm links turf, and demanding bunkering that rewards precision and thoughtful shot-making. Just minutes from Dublin city centre, Royal Dublin delivers a traditional and authentic links experience steeped in history.
After golf, return to The Shelbourne and enjoy optional experiences such as fine dining in Dublin city centre or an evening stroll along Grafton Street and Trinity College.

Play the legendary Portmarnock Golf Club, one of the world’s premier championship links courses.
Set on a stunning peninsula overlooking the Irish Sea, Portmarnock is renowned for its pure design, championship pedigree, and natural flow through towering dunes and coastal terrain. A true test of elite links golf, it remains one of Ireland’s most admired and respected courses.
After your round, return to The Shelbourne Hotel where you can enjoy optional experiences such as The Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or an elegant evening in the hotel’s surroundings.

Enjoy a relaxed yet highly enjoyable round at St Anne’s Golf Club, a traditional Dublin Bay links designed by Eddie Hackett.
Known for its welcoming atmosphere and natural seaside setting, St Anne’s offers rolling dunes, firm fairways, and panoramic coastal views throughout the round. It provides a classic contrast to the championship venues earlier in the week, while maintaining an authentic Irish links feel.
After golf, return to The Shelbourne Hotel with optional time to explore Dublin’s highlights including St Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street shopping, or a cultural evening in Temple Bar.

Travel north along Ireland’s east coast to County Louth Golf Club, affectionately known as Baltray.
A Tom Simpson masterpiece, Baltray is a pure natural links defined by rolling dunes, strategic bunkering, and beautifully routed holes that blend seamlessly into the landscape. A multiple Irish Open host venue, it is widely regarded as one of the finest championship links courses in Ireland.
After your round, return to The Shelbourne Hotel for a final evening in Dublin, with an optional farewell dinner or celebration in the city centre.

After breakfast at The Shelbourne Hotel, enjoy a private transfer to Dublin Airport for your departure.
Leave Ireland with unforgettable memories of world-class links golf, coastal beauty, and five-star hospitality, as curated by Gorse & Thistle in the heart of Dublin.