Testimonials

• August 2007 - Hi Susan,
  
  We want you to know what a fantastic vacation you created for us. Everything about your tour was wonderful from the selection of hotels, golf courses, the route planning, the food choices, and a great itinerary.  Ireland is absolutely lovely.
  
  Thank you so much.

  Sincerely,
  
  Marie Benevides, USA

• September 2007 - Hi Susan,

We've been meaning to write sooner to say thank you for such a wonderful trip.  From the time the plane landed and Eileen met us until the time we left to come home, we had a truly unforgettable vacation. In all our years of traveling, this is the very first time that we (all four of us) commented that we weren't quite ready to leave.

We asked for quotes from three companies during the planning process and you were the only one that listened to what we wanted.  Susan, a huge thank you to you.  And because of you and all your efforts, we would certainly recommend Golf Vacations Ireland to all our friends. 

Take care,

Denise & Bob Fitzgerald, USA

• October 2007 - Susan,

Just a quick note to say thank you once again for all your help with our trip.  Everything went very well and we had a tremendous time!  The weather was fantastic and we very much enjoyed our selection of courses and hotels.  The restaurant recommendations were excellent.  After a very good meal our first night off your list, we stuck to it and picked one from the list each night.  We had great meals every single night!

The services of you and your company made for a very relaxing and worry free vacation.  The driving directions you provided were extremely helpful and made getting to all our locations hassle free.

Everything was great and I can't thank you enough.  I hope to be able to use your company again in the future and I will be sure to recommend you to anyone who is planning on an Irish golf trip.

Thanks again,

Jamie Zussman, USA

• June 2007 - Susan,

Kudos to the entire staff! We are back now for a few days from our latest UK golf adventure. We had a spectacular time in and around the St Andrews area.

Eden, Crail and Devlin were wonderful and we were fortunate enough to get onto the Old Course via the 'Ballot'. Gordon even helped us at the Old Course arranging caddies and sending us off.

Please know that I will use GVI the next time I plan a trip to your wonderful part of the world.

Thank you again,

Paul Lenihan, USA

• July 2007 - Susan

I have to tell you, everything you organized for us went very smoothly and we were very happy with the Scotland leg especially. The driver, Bill, was all decked out in full Kilt regalia and made quite a splash! You were always accessible, even when I didn’t think the driver was there, at Royal County Down, (even tough he actually was right there). I couldn’t ask for more.

I would recommend you anytime!

Thanks so much!!

Jay Skolnick, USA

• May 2007 - Sue,

Sorry to take so long in writing this as Ray and I are just unwinding from our great Scotland golf vacation. I just wanted to take the time to thank you and your staff for the courtesy and efficient assistance in the planning and execution of our trip. Your efforts resulted in memories that will be treasured for a very long time. Please extend our sincerest thanks to the members of your team. I am already looking forward to working with you again.

Regards,

Robert Walters, USA

• September 2007 - Hello Christine,

I wanted to thank you for the fantastic vacation - the entire trip was GREAT!  Your help was invaluable.  All of the vouchers and information you provided was perfect. 
Once again, thank you for a truly unforgettable golf trip.  We couldn't have had this wonderful experience without your help. 

Greg Bucci, USA

• October 2007 - Christine,

It was a wonderful holiday.  Thanks very much for all your efforts in putting it together. 

Staying at Adare Manor was the highlight for me and the golf course is fantastic. 

And now I’m back in Australia wondering what I’ll do to top these two weeks.

I really enjoyed it,

Dave Curren, Australia

• October 2007 - Eamonn,

Outstanding!!!  We had a great time!  It didn't hurt that the weather was so cooperative!   Everything was great -- the courses, the hotels, and our driver Paul was extremely accommodating, and went the extra mile!  I'd highly recommend your outfit!  

Ted, New York  

• Eamonn:
  
  I expected to like Ireland a lot. I did not expect to fall in love. It was simply magic. Thanks so much for all your hard work in setting it up. Our stories on it all will start to flow this week, and continue for many weeks. We'll be back!
  
  Cheers, Brad (traveled in 2000, 2001, 2002 and August 2003, 2006 & 2007)
  
  Please click here to read Brad and Dan's (Ham 'n' Egg on Golf) full review of Golf Vacations Ireland and their tour of Ireland.

• September 2006 – Eamonn,

Thank-you again for making the arrangements for our trip to Ireland. The golf was fabulous, the hotels were unbelievable and the whole trip was fantastic. You are to be commended for a job well done. Thanks to your input and scheduling we were able to travel and enjoy ourselves without a worry.

Ron Mikula FCA, Canada

• June 2006 – Susan,

Thank you for arranging a most enjoyable golf holiday and shipping the clubs back to Oz.  The weather was perfect (except for the last day at Lahinch - a true test of golf). All the courses were great to play. We toured the Ring of Kerry and Ring of Dingle - very impressed. The accommodation was excellent, especially Vaughan Lodge.  Michael Vaughan was most entertaining and the restaurant food and wine outstanding.

John Farrell, Australia 

• July 2006 – Eamonn,

I wanted to thank you for the great organization. We had a wonderful time, some great rounds of golf, and were very lucky with the weather! Again, all the suggestions you made and the logistics were great and I will be sure to recommend you to anyone thinking of going to Ireland or Scotland!

Claudia Popov, Germany

• August 2006 – Christine,

Thank you for a wonderful week. And, please again express our thanks to Jim the driver. He was a true Irish gentleman and we were all very pleased to call him a friend. The scenery and courses were delightful. We surely will be calling again.

Emmet Murphy, USA

• September 2006 – Eamonn,

Aditya & I thank you for a very well planned and arranged vacation taking in the Ryder Cup and a weeks' golf.  We were extremely satisfied that everything went like.  I must put in a special word for George, the chauffer, who could not have been more friendly and helpful.  In fact I enjoyed it so much, that four of us are planning to come down again next year.

Jayanand Govindaraj, India

• September 2006 – Susan,

Well, it’s all past now and I am writing to say a BIG THANK YOU to all yourself and staff.  The trip was well organised, the accommodation great and hospitality first class.  Many thanks again for all your assistance, which made a dream of a trip a reality

Fiona Johnston and Jean Laburn, Scotland

• October 2006 - Dear Eamonn,

We are all safely back and at work again, but I want to thank you for the organizing of a wonderful trip. It was spectacular, challenging, all in all a big treat.
Thank you very much!
See you next year again?

Robbie Botha, South Africa

• June 2004 - Elaine,
  
  Thank you once again for putting a great trip together for us. Everything went off with out a problem and all the accommodations were very nice. The golf as always was spectacular.
  
  I will be contacting you next year to put another one of these tours together.
  
  Thanks,
  Jim Kennedy - Florida
  
  
• July 2004 - Hi Elaine
  
  My first morning back in the office, and just thought I'd drop a line to thank you for all your work. The trip went off without a hitch.....not a single problem
  
  Would be happy to recommend you to anyone thinking of golfing in Ireland in the future, and will use you again when I return.
  
  Thanks again,
  Mark Walker - Australia
  
  
• May 2004 - Elaine
  
  All of us want to thank you and Golf Vacations Ireland for a GREAT trip. Everything was as we planned it, and everything went without any hitches. The best part of the trip, other than your wonderful country itself, was our driver Pat Buckley. He was fantastic. All of us enjoyed his humor, and his knowledge of the country. He made the trip extra special. We all feel like this was the best trip we've been on. We would, and have already, recommended your company anyone wishing to vacation in Ireland, or Scotland.
  
  Sincerely, Robert Toot, California
  
  
• May 2004 - Eamonn
  
  The trip was fantastic. We very much appreciate your help in setting up and arranging the itinerary. All the courses were terrific and the hotel was great. I'm sure you will hear from friends of mine about a similar trip sometime in the future.
  
  Thanks again,
  Matt Altman, Maryland, USA
  
  
• June 2003 - Elaine,
  
  Just wanted to say thank-you again for making the arrangements for our trip to Ireland. The golf was fabulous, the hotels were unbelievable and the whole trip was fantastic. You are to be commended for a job well done. Thanks to your input and scheduling we were able to travel and enjoy ourselves without a worry.

  Ron Mikula FCA, Ontario, Canada

• June 2003 - Hello Eamonn,
  
  I want to thank you for helping us with our golf trip of a lifetime. The golf courses were fantastic and the treatment at the hotels was wonderful. All the reservations went exactly as planned. We especially want to thank Mike Kennelly, our driver/guide. He was such a friendly person to spend 5 days traveling. It felt like we were getting a second vacation with Mike relaying the history of the area and Ireland itself to us as we drove around. Ireland and the people are both beautiful. Thank you again Eamonn for all your help. I hope we will be planning another trip with you in the future.
  
  Don Davis, Chicago
  
  
• Eamonn,
  
  First let me thank you for the detailed itinerary you put together. It was very helpful to have directions, times, etc. handy at all times. The courses were magnificent. The hotels you selected were outstanding. We loved the Arbutus. It was perfect for us--lovely room, welcoming lobby, great service, friendly people, and a terrific pub. Overall the trip far exceeded our expectations. We couldn't believe how friendly people were everywhere we went. From the moment we landed until the moment we left the trip was perfect. Not a glitch all week and that says a lot for your planning! I'd be happy to recommend your services to anyone.
  
  Take care, Les Smith, Virginia
  
  
• The trip you designed for us could not have been better. We had the greatest time of our life. The places and courses were wonderful. The Ashford Castle, Teach de Broc, and the Killarney Park Hotel were exceptional.
  
  Justin and Alison Caulfield, New York.
  
  
• Absolutely the trip of a lifetime! The itinerary was well thought out to include travel times and sight-seeing (don't think we missed much) and we covered the entire west coast from Killarney to Enniscrone, then across to Royal County Down. You can rely on Golf Vacations Ireland's arrangements, suppliers and their judgement completely.
  
  Peter McAteer, Michigan.
  
  
• Eamonn,
  
  I thought that I would drop you a short note to thank you for a great trip! As you know already, we ran into our share of "weather" but we managed to play 18 at all 7 courses and enjoyed each and every one of them. The Guesthouses/B&B's were superb and the owners we met were delightful. The list goes on and on. Once again, thanks for a top notch and when I return you can be assured that my first contact will be with you.
  
  Tom Hickey, New York.
  
  
• Hi Eamonn,
  
  I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for all your efforts! Our trip was fantastic! We had a great time and really enjoyed your country. Aside from the golf courses, we managed to see the Cliffs of Moher and drive the ring of Kerry. Beautiful scenery. My favorite course was Ballybunion Old and Will was partial to Lahinch. Thanks again and we look forward to dealing with you and your company in the future.
  
  Regards, Brian Smith, Massachusetts.
  
  
• Eamonn,
  
  It only took a week I still haven't recovered from 7 rounds in 5 days of the greatest links and inland golf courses I have ever played. Your careful planning excellent suggestions and relentless pursuit of providing a memorable tour far exceeded our expectations we were blessed with no rain during any rounds Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.
  
  Warmest regards, Michael Crowe, California.
  
  
• It truly is a trip of a lifetime considering how many chances one may have to do it. Anyhow the guys will have lots of stories to tell for a long time and great memories of the experience.
  
  Regards Bob Wren, Florida.
  
  
• Eamonn:
  On behalf of my wife Faye, Jim and Dottie Tottser, Sue and Steve Teitelman and Chris and Jeff Hunt, we want to thank you for all you did to plan and schedule such a fantastic golfing holiday for us. The golf courses were more than we had hoped they would be, the hotels wonderful, the food great (I think we all ate too much), and of course the Guinness. The countryside was breathtakingly beautiful and the Irish people the friendliest in the world.
  
  I would be remiss if I didn't mention what an outstanding job our driver Brendan did for us. His friendly manner, his timeliness, his sense of humor, his patience with us, are but a few of the things that also made our holiday wonderful. On behalf of the other members of the group, thanks again,
  
  Gordon Mallory