Travel Insurance
We highly recommend that before travelling you purchase Travel Insurance. Guard against the unexpected and enjoy worry-free travel and golf.

Eire Golf Tours recommend www.travelex-insurance.com

Passport
A current passport is required.

Car Hire

• Driving Licence
  Drivers must produce at commencement of rental - a valid unendorsed driving license, which has been held for the preceding two years. Visitors from overseas must produce a driving license issued in their country of permanent residence.
  
• Minimum Age
  Minimum age: - 24 years. Maximum age: - 69 years. Persons under 26 years of age are restricted to renting smaller saloon cars only.
  
• Addditional Drivers:
  Additional drivers may be included in your rental. Extra charges apply. This can be done on commencement of rental at the Airport.
  
• Insurance - "Peace of Mind"
  The car-hire companies offer a complete range of covers for our rental customers, to ensure complete "Peace of Mind" while renting a car from us.
  
  • Collision Damage Waiver: - covers against loss / damage to rental vehicle subject to an excess of between €800 - €2000 which can be waived by taking our Excess Waiver.
  • Theft Protection: - covers against losses arising out of theft / attempted theft subject to an excess of between €800 - €2000 which can be waived by taking our Excess Waiver.
  • Excess Waiver: - provides total "Peace of Mind" on our insurance inclusive rate products. Excess Waiver reduces your excess liability of €800 - €2000 to either €500 or €100 (depending on the car class) for an additional charge per day

Handicap Certificates
Some courses you will need to see your current handicap certificate, please be sure to bring this along with you. St. Andrew’s Old Course and some others will not allow you on the course without one . If in doubt please check with the EGT. The handicap limit at most clubs is 24 men and 36 ladies.

Caddies
Are available at most Golf Clubs (None at the European Golf Links. It is advisable to book them in advance, we will do this for you. There are single and double bag carriers and they will add immensely to the enjoyment of your round of golf.

Pull Carts
Are available at all courses except Old Head

Electric Buggies
Many inland courses do have electric buggies and a few links courses. It is advisable to pre book any electric carts needed, we will do this for you.

Dress Code
Soft spikes are mandatory on most courses. Jeans and non golfing tee shirts are not permitted. Smart golf wear is acceptable in all golf clubs. Some clubs do require a jacket and tie after 7.00pm.

Non Golfers
Ask for our many wonderful non golfing itineraries that include organised sightseeing tours.

Currency
The currency in Northern Ireland and Scotland is GBP (British Pound Sterling). Southern Ireland the currency is EURO.

Credit Card
Eire Golf does except all major credit cards for the payments of deposits and small balances. For larger group balances we request payment via Bank Transfer.

Weather
The weather in Ireland is usually very mild, even in Autumn and Winter but can be changeable. April to October are beautiful travelling months but always include your rain wear – just in case!

Sunset/Sunrise
Ireland has a warm temperate climate due mainly to the influence of the Atlantic Gulf Stream, consequently it does not suffer from extreme temperatures experienced by many other countries at similar latitudes. Golf can be played all year round but high season is from May to September.

The chart below shows average temperatures range from 51 to 69 degrees with July and August being the warmest months traditionally. While it does rain in Ireland the average hourly rainfall amounts are quite low.