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Hi Rosa
Anyway we would like to thank you for all of your help in organising this trip and have found that the accommodation is great and the Golf Courses are up with the best anywhere we have played. Today is our last game at the Dooks and we will head back to Cork on Saturday at lunch time, stay overnight and fly back on Sunday morning to Australia. Again thank you very much from both Gail and myself.
Greg Hunt, AUST, Aug 2010
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Hi Rosa,
Just to say thank you for organising our golf in Kerry . We had a brilliant time,excellent golf courses and fine weather. Hope to do something similar next year.
Thanks again for your help.
Martin O Connor, IR, Aug 2010
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Hi Brendan,
Thanks again for putting together such a great itinerary for our weekend. Most people commented that it was probably the best overall tour and the group has been making the annual trip now for 7 years. And this is even taking the weather into consideration! As you can imagine the bus ride and flights were quite quiet!I'm sure next year's tour organiser will be in touch asking for a similar itinerary for 2011.
Mark Elston, USA, July 2010
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Eileen;
Just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you for setting up our trip. Everything was awesome!. We can't say enough about the Ross Hotel. The rooms and service were 1st class!. I have enclosed a picture from the Ross Hotel Cellar Restaurant with our group and Graeme McDowell, who happened to be celebrating his 31st birthday. We look to return in two years, and will definitely use SWING!!
Thanks again!
Jim Duffy, USA, July 2010
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Hi All at SWING
Our trip was out of this world! Reservations were perfect. Thanks for all your help, we can't wait to go back.
Thanks again,
John Tully, USA, June/July 2010
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I would like to thank you for the wonderful arrangements you made for our golf party in Ireland. Everything was perfect without exception. I will definitely use swinggolfireland.com the next time we are going for some golf in Ireland.
Thanks,
Dave Marsh, USA, June/July 2010
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Brendan,
Many thanks for structuring and organizing an outstanding (or "brilliant" as we learned how to speak "Irish") golf family agenda. This was our first trip to Ireland and we look forward to returning next season and working with Brendan & the Swingle team. Everything went smoothly: hotel logistics, golf arrangements and suggestions on where to go and what to see. Ballybunion and Lahinch were most memorable; the dunes, the course layout are truly unique. Dromoland was a magical place ("Dad - we are staying in a real castle, this is awesome") and a welcome respite upon arrival to Ireland. We welcome any follow up inquiries to our fabulous family vacation.
Fondly
David, Rita & Parker Readerman, USA, June 2010
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Hi Eileen,
Let me first thank you and your organization for putting the trip together for us. I have recommended your group to several of my friends and will recommend you to others. As for the courses, Portstewart was an excellent first course to play, we had members as caddies who helped tremendously and then showed us around the club. We also met many other local golfers who added to the experience. The Dunluce course was one of the top three of the trip, the Valley course was pleasant and were pleased to play it once. The 2 18 hole courses provided a superb day of golf.
Portsalon is the true hidden gem and must be recommended to anyone traveling in the area. The course has great views and superb links golf. County Down was also a top three course and a not to be missed experience.
Ballyliffin needs to be revisited by us as we played it on a very windy day without caddies. That being said, we had a memory trip and thank you for all your excellent work.
Cheers Richard
Richard Pober, USA, June 2010
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Thank you for helping us with our Ireland trip. It was fantastic and I will certainly recommend you to anyone who may be travelling to Ireland for golf.
Best Regards
Kyna MacVicar, Canada, June 2010
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Rosa
we had an wonderful trip . It was flawless. On behalf of myself, wife and two children , Thank you.
Sincerely,
Edmund Geller, USA, June 2010
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Our trip was great! the weather was perfect and all the accommodations were good.
Thanks again.
John Ludgate, USA, June 2010
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Dear Eileen, Rosa and SWING Golf:
We returned home yesterday from our week in Southwest Ireland arranged by you. It was truly a wonderful week, everything happened just as it was planned. The golf courses were all great and the arrangements were all set up with the times and caddies as requested. Our favorites were Waterville, Tralee, Ballybunion (Old course) and Adare. Killeen was probably a good place to start as it was not quite as difficult as the others and was very close to Killarney. I should have listened to your recommendations on the number of rounds of golf in six days as we would probably have enjoyed it even more with only 1 round of golf a day!! Not your fault just advise for us for the future. Thanks to all of you for arranging this trip for myself, my two sons and my son-in-law. We will long remember with great joy our week in Southwest Ireland!! We will be sure to give SWING Golf a very positive recommendation at every opportunity! Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Ernest Taylor, USA, June 2010
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Dear Rosa,
What a spectacular time we had in Ireland! We could not have dreamed up a more challenging and varied mix of courses to play. We began our journey at Lahinch and were amazed at the trek through the dunes. One could feel the tradition in the air! We lucked out at Dooks and it was difficult to focus on the golf with the wonderful views of Dingle Bay. The Killeen Course at Killarney certainly reminded us of courses at home but we played from the tips so we could brag about playing the course that will host the Irish Open in a few weeks. What a test! Our accommodations were wonderful and a side trip to the Cliffs of Moher, a day spent hiking through the Gap of Dunloe and many visits to colorful pubs made our time fly by much too quickly. We felt at home wherever we stopped and if it wasn't for all the cars travelling on the wrong side of the road I would have been completely at ease the whole week! And I must add that you did a great job in dialing in fantastic weather for us. Thanks again for all your efforts and rest assured that we will be spreading the news about our perfect vacation in Ireland.
All the best,
Rick Lambert, USA, May & June 2010
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"Brendan,
I was delighted with the way the trip went for our Betty Swollocks 15th Anniversary Tour. Feed back from many of the 21 travellers is that it was the best tour that they have been on ( and we have been touring for many years!). The courses, accommodation, nightlife, hospitality and overall value for money were second to none and even the weather held up. It was a pity missing Cork Golf Club due to the ash cloud as it looked superb and would have been a great start to the 5 day tour but thanks to them for the refund and understanding our plight. We will include it when we visit again.
Betty Swollocks Golf Society.UK
David Johnson, Captain, UK, May 2010
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Hi Rosa !
i'm so;sorry than I didn't thank you for the wonderfull stay in Ireland. After few weeks i asked to my participants how they appreciate the trip.Every golfer thank us for it.I explain how nice you are and your work fantastic; i hope to come back for aznother trip and I promise to indicate your adess to golfers who want to go in Irland to adress their request to you. once more thank you Rosa and Hope to see you next time soon !
Dominique
Ollagnier Party, France, May 2010
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Our trip was fantastic. I have never seen so much sun in Ireland for all the times I have been there. Everything was flawless. Thanks for everything. We will be back again.
Cheers,
John McNamara, USA, May 2010
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To all at SWING,
The balance of the trip was just as outstanding as the beginning. We had a great time and extraordinary weather. Everyone marveled at how smoothly the logistics were handled and how helpful and friendly everyone was throughout the trip.
Many thanks,
Jack McCarthy, USA, May 2010
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Rosa
We had a great golf outing thanks to you. Also Senan with the coach company was great. Will contact you again next year.
Thanks for all your help.
Mr & Mrs Lundstrom, USA, May 2010
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Just a quick statement concerning our Golf-Tour:
We had a wonderful week in nice hotels (especially the Hayfield Manor in Cork was outstanding). The golf courses were really spectacular and in a very good condition. Everything went very smooth - thanks to your perfect organisation. Did you also influence the weather? We had 5 days sunshine and no drop of rain, which was really unexpected but the more appreciated. Thank you again and you can be sure that we will recommend you and your firm to other interested golfers planning a trip to Ireland!
Best regards from Frankfurt
Bodo
Vinnen Party, Germany , May 2010
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Dear Rosa,
The trip was incredible and very well arranged! You even took care of the weather and arranged us some summer days to play the most beautiful courses.
Kind regards,
Paul Mennema, Holland , May 2010
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Paddy
Nous sommes Monsieur et Madame Lemoine les "Winners de Crecy la Chapelle d'octobre 2009, nous revenons d'Irlande, et nous nous empressons de vous remercier pour ce prix exceptionnel ! l'Irlande est magnique et les irlandais tres chaleureux. Les golfs sont d'une beaute incroyable surtout Tralee Les contes de Clare, Kerry et Cork sont diversifies et tres agreables. (Nous avons meme pris le Ferry pour traverse le Shannon ). Un grand bravo a SWING pour l'organisation, tout etait parfait du debut jusqu'a la fin. Nous sommes tres enchantes de notre sejour et nous retournons avec grand plaisir pour d'autres decouvertes Irlandaise. Encore un grand merci pour ce merveilleux sejour et prix
Evelyne & Jean Yves Lemoine, France , May 2010
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Paddy
Hi we are the winner of the prize in Crecy and we are just back from Ireland. And we want to thank you without delay for this exceptional prize. Ireland is magnificent and the Irish so hospitable / and welcoming! The golf courses are unbelievably beautiful - esp. Tralee. Clare, Kerry & Cork offer such spectacular scenery & we took the boat to cross the Shannon. A very big bravo to SWING for your organization - Everything was perfect from beginning to end. We will return with pleasure to discover more. Once again thanks for everything
Evelyne & Jean Yves Lemoine, France , May 2010
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SWING Mini Ryder Cup Invitational - Ireland
Doug Nelson Group, USA, Sept 2009
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Rosa,
On behalf of the entire group I would like to thank you for all your efforts arranging our trip last week. We all had a great time and wouldn't change a thing. The golf was great as was the accommodations and the food. Our driver was terrific and very helpful. His professionalism certainly added to our enjoyment. I was especially impressed with the weather that you arranged for us. In short the trip was perfect. You have a beautiful country with wonderful and friendly people. We all look forward to making a return trip to Ireland.
Thanks again,
Steve Hintersehr, USA. Sept 2009
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Dear Rosa,
My wife and I just returned from our trip to Ireland and I want to give you some feedback.The whole trip was a pleasant experience despite not so good weather.Ireland is famous for its natural beauty and we think with all the right so. The golf courses we played (Waterville, Dooks and Dingle) are in excellent shape and professionally managed.We learned how to play golf when the rain drops stop coming down from the sky but start getting straight at you. We also learned to value the warmth and helpfulness of the Irish people. Thanks again for giving us very good service. If we want to give Links Golf another try, you will be the first to contact.
With best regards,
Johann Hipfl. Austria. Aug 2009
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Paddy,
Just wanted to thank you and everyone involved in the gift of a wonderful trip to Ireland. I was the lucky winner at the ProTravel golf event in Rancho Bernardo (organized by Maureen Rouleau). We had a wonderful time Doonbeg, Adare Manor, and The Killarney Park Hotel . The golf was wonderful, not to rainy, and the accommodations were beautiful. Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to all those who made this possible. We will share our picture and stories with all our friends and family and encourage them to see your fabulous country.
Sincerely,
Dave and Karen Sixt, USA. Aug 2009
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Hi Eileen
I got home last night from the most beautiful vacation that I have ever been on. Most Americans have no idea just how beautiful Ireland is and how very kind her people are. I especially enjoyed playing Waterville and Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. The hotels and accommodations were very upscale not to mention the delicious food that we experienced everywhere that we went. Again I want to thank you and the members of SWING Golf Ireland for allowing me and my quest to enjoy such a rare opportunity to play golf in absolute paradise.
Don Carter, USA. Aug 2009
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Dear Eileen,
I am now back one week from my Ireland golf trip. Sorry I have not written to you sooner. Without exception, all eight of us had a fantastic time! All logistics and arrangements went off perfectly. We loved the Hotel- my room was fantastic. Killarney Killeen was a gem. Waterville, Old Head, Ballybunion. Tralee, Lahinch and Doonbeg were great! We were well received and treated very nice at each course. The lodge at Doonbeg is beautiful and the four bedroom suites were lovely. Thank you for all your assistance and help over the past year in making a dream trip come true for us. Now we want to do another trip!
Sincere Regards,
Dave Leonard USA. Aug 2009
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Paddy and Rosa,
We have returned from our trip last week. Thanks so much for the arrangements. Everything came off without a hitch. The golf was great, even if it was a bit windy on Friday at Ballybunion. Not sure when I will be back but will recommend Swing to all and certainly will use your service in the future.
Thanks again.
John Cassidy, USA. Aug 2009
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Hi to all at SWING,
Just a note to let you know that we had a great time on our Ireland golf trip. All was top notch. Thank you for your assistance in setting up the trip. I would recommend swing golf Ireland highly. Hopefully, we can set up another trip in the future.
Sincerely
Duane Flannagan, Indiana. July 2009
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Hello Brendan,
Wanted to send you a quick thank you note for organizing a great trip to the Shannon area of Ireland. We all had a great time golfing and the Dromoland Castle was worth every euro. Lahinch was tough but we made it through and we appreciated the carts throughout. I am looking forward to a return trip.
Kind regards,
Ray Davis, USA. July 2009
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Eileen
Looks great. Great memories.
Ted O'Leary, USA. June/July 2009
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Rosa,
Overall, can't thank you enough: the price was right - looks like it was close to cost! your patience in dealing with all my questions/issues. You delivered what we wanted! Thanks for eveything! would be very happy to give a reference!
Mike Frankel, USA. June 2009
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Hi Paddy,
I would like to extend my appreciation for arranging the golf last week. We had a fantastic time playing the courses you arranged on my behalf. We did not come close to breaking any course records, and I will certainly recommend you to any of my friends wishing to travel to Co. Kerry to play golf. Again thank you very much.
Kind regards,
Emmet Murtagh, IR. June 2009
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Hi Eileen,
All 12 of us arrived home safely on Wednesday afternoon and the unanimous consensus is that this was the "Best Trip Ever". The accommodations were great and the golf was better than we expected. We experienced no glitches, which doesn't happen often when 12 guys are travelling together for a week. The motor coach was extremely comfortable and our driver Donie was well liked by everyone. Please convey our appreciation to Buckley's.
When I asked if you could guarantee good weather, I was only fooling around. How did you pull that off? We had not even a trace of rain and the temperatures remained between 68 and 80 degrees F. SWING did a very good job arranging tee times and hotels and we are very grateful.
Thanks again for everything.
Best Regards,
Dave Penyak, Illinois. June 2009
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Hi Brendan,
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to convey our appreciation for your help for your recent golf outing. On behalf of the Liam Maher Golf Society – thank you very much. The feedback has been fantastic. We’ve been doing this for 19 years now and the consensus is that the Kerry trip was one of the best. We loved the courses, weather and accommodation, while the hospitality show to us was top notch.
Liam Haran, Dublin June 2009
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Rosa,
Sorry I did not send this to you sooner, but wanted to thank you again for your exceptional kindness and care during our recent golf visit to Ireland. I greatly appreciated the special hired car arrangements you were able to secure for me to get from Tralee to Dublin. The ride was very scenic and without trouble. I was able to enjoy much more of beautiful Eire while enroute. Paddy's directions were impeccable; I really didn't need the GPS at all. The lads all had a great time, however, I suspect Guinness and Jameson will be in business for another few years despite our best effort to deplete their inventories. Thanks again for all of your assistance and attention to our arrangements. Your help was greatly appreciated!! Looking forward to another visit to Eire soon!! Cheers,
Mike Moldenhauer
Kohler Golf - "Jeff Cheney group" USA. May 2009
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I have lost count of how many times I have returned to Ireland, but as I get longer in the tooth, I wanted this one to be special. It was! The only thing I would change about this trip would be the flight back to Atlanta.
It took several years to discover that we wanted to make our base in one hotel rather than moving from city like some kind of duffer gypsies. We were much younger, 36 a day and combine the north, Dublin, and the southwest on the same trip. Once with 12 on a bus with 29 seats that were obviously designed for nobody larger than a midget, or maybe an elf. Paddy knows that on past trips, I considered the ground transportation to be the weakest link. Mike's new 12 passenger coaches would have made some those marathons seem like a sprint. Not only was the coach completely comfortable, but Pa was a wonderful travelling companion. If you book groups with Pa and the Mercedes coach, I suspect you won't get many complaints.
I met Paddy O'Looney on the telephone in the early 90's. We were good friends from several conversations well before we met face to face. So, the scenery is great, the golf is terrific, but the most important ingredient is the friendliness of the people. You either have it, or you don't, it can't be faked. That first day at Ashford Castle, Joan remarked that the staff acted like they really enjoyed their jobs. I was in the service business for 36 years, and I observed that only those who truly like people act like they love their jobs. The Killarney Lodge doesn't advertise room service, but that is what they did for the member of our group who was sick for 24 hours. The Bandon Dunes complex in Oregon has terrific links golf, and I have been there 4 times, but nobody would recognize me there. They could look in the computer, and see how many, when, even how much we spent, but the personal touch is lacking when compared with the Irish golf experience.
You asked about the home clubs of the group. All 12 belong to the Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, but everyone or almost everyone also belongs to other clubs. Most, but not all consider the Driving Club home. A few of the other clubs include Pablo Creek in Jacksonville, Florida, Palma Ceia in Tampa, Capital City Club in Atlanta, Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta, and Royal St. George's in London.I hope that we will be able financially, and physically to return many more times.
Thanks for helping make our trip completely enjoyable.
Gene Hall, Atlanta. May 2009
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Paddy,
Thank you so much for all of your help, and that of your associates at Swing, in putting together a trip that Billy, Timmy, Tim and I will never forget. It was so thoughtfully done, and an absolutely wonderful experience. The highlight for all of us, was your hospitality at Portmarnock, our hands down favourite…..and of course, playing with you and Joe. We appreciate you having travelled up from Tralee to do so.
When you are travelling this way, please know that you are always welcome at our house. And I hope you will call if there is anything I can ever do to return your friendship. Particularly with the folks at Golf Digest.
Jack Haire, CT, USA. May 2009
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Eileen,
Our dream trip could not have been better. Everything worked like clockwork. You processed our shifting itineraries, made great recommendations and you successfully coordinated the weather we requested.A friend of ours is coordinating his trip right now. You will be highly recommended by our group.
All the best.
Mike Mullaney, USA. May 2009
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Hi Rosa,
Just to let you know that the holiday went well and we all enjoyed our stay in Ireland. The two hotels were both excellent,especially Vaughan Lodge. Michael was very friendly and made us most welcome. The rooms and service were of a very high standard, and the food delicious.
The golf courses were all very challenging and we were quite lucky with the weather, we only had rain on two days, and even went home with some colour in our cheeks ! We are thinking about a short break possibly mid September, two golfers to play Adare Manor and Dromoland Castle, and two double rooms for a three night stay dinner,bed and breakfast(obviously two non golfers too).Would you like to look into this for us ?
Thanks again for organising everything so efficiently for us.
David Juler, Suffolk, UK. April 2009
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Dear Eileen,
Just a short note to let you know that all 7 of the group enjoyed a really great golf holdiay in Killarney.
The weather was most kind and the courses were wonderful. In addition, the accomodation you booked for us was a fab location and really first class accomodation.
Many thanks to you and SwingGolf Ireland for organising the tour for us. I have no doubt that the group will want to repeat the tour in 2010 - and this time we hope to have circa 12 golfers. Also, I will strongly recommend your company to any of my golfing colleagues wishing to organise a golf holiday in Ireland.
Again, Many Thanks,
Frank McCabe, IR. April 2009
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Eileen,
Trip was fantastic; we hired a Renault Trafic van as per your advice and that was plenty big enough for the four of us. The guest houses were perfect along with directions and golf venues and we were blessed with great weather.Thanks for all your help putting this trip together. Everyone had a great time
Regards,
John Deenan, USA. March 2009
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Feedback is all positive... Great golf courses, great lodging, great bus driver, great aprés golf and most importantly a great bunch of guys to hang out with. An awesome experience!!
Ray Gilmurray. BC
Top notch all around...good hotels, good golf. Nothing from a coordinating standpoint that was missed. Could have used an extra 15 minutes before Cashen but no big deal.
Jim Mostad. Palm Beach
I thought all the courses were magnificent and in great shape. The tees times seemed very organized. By this I mean we were expected, welcomed, tee times ran on time and fitted in to busy member play. Caddies were overall good. The one I remember most was Jackie - a 13 year old boy at Dooks. Accommodations were within walking distance of town centre. The quality of the tour bus exceeded expectations. It was very nice. Maurice made it even better and did a terrific job.
Alex Gilmurray, The Breakers, Palm Beach
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Dear Rosa,
The summer was very busy and I didn't find time to thank you for the wonderful organisation with golf, car and hotels. Ireland is a beautiful country, people are very kind and helpful - at all golf courses we felt warm welcome. The golf courses were all exceptional - we enjoyed them all! They give us the target to improve our golf a lot! The hotels are very comfortable and well located, we had a really relaxed time! The most important item was the perfect timing of teetimes and driving distances - we didn't feel stressed at any time! Thank you for this! We hope we will be able to come back soon again and in the meantime we send all our friends! Thank you once more.
Katharina & Ernst Primas, Austria Sept 2008
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Hackett golf party pictured by the statue of The Pikeman in Tralee
Dave Hackett, USA. Sept 2008
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Hi all at SWING,
Our trip was fantastic!!! The golf was spectacular! The B&B's that you recommended were simply unbeatable! Also, thanks for your intervention re the issue we had with our car hire company. Your professionalism certainly helped us out of a hole. However, all in all our level of satisfaction was a 10!I will definitely be using you in the future and recommending you as well!
Shawn Shannon, MD, USA Sept 2008
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Just a quick note to thanks you for setting up our itinerary and insuring everything went to plan. From start to finish it was perfect. All the lads are back and cant stop talking about the experience in Ireland. I hope you get some good referrals from them and I'm sure you will! There is no question we will be calling SWING golf anytime were setting up our golf itinerary. Thanks again Rosa to you and SWING!
D Finnerty, Savannah, July 2008
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Brendan,
Thank you for all of your help in setting up our trip. I would like to complement Eileen, she was awesome to work with and I thank her for all of her hard and timely work. I am so glad you came to see us at the golf course and hotel. I am glad you met some of my travelers and they were pleased to meet you. I would also like to thank you for the great gifts you gave us for our players. The trip was amazing and hope to do it again in the near future. Thanks again for everything.
Ken Betz golf party, Florida July 2008
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Hi Rosa,
It was absolutely fantastic - we had such a great time. The courses were stunning, weather generally good and it was all we'd hoped for. Only problem is it's going to be tough to live up to that next time we go away! South West Ireland is really an amazing destination. Thanks for all your help in organizing it, the logistics all worked out well. Cheers
Ben Garner, Baltimore, June 2008
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Fantastic trip. Weather was excellent (no searing heat or humididty) Thanks for your help in putting the trip together. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in Ireland Golf
Sean Foley, Seattle. June 2008
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Brendan,
It was such a wonderful trip, thanks so much for making it special. Hopefully we will be get back again soon!
O'Mara Group, USA, May 2008
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Eileen,
Just wanted to say thanks for all your help. Had a fantastic weekend, guesthouse was great, really helpful with all our early morning breakfasts - golf all superb, loved Waterville and Dooks though Killarney also fantastic. Ring of Kerry was also good with beautiful scenery. We had a superb time and I think were really lucky with the weather. Hope to be back sometime!
Mark Davies, Ketton, Stamfort UK April 2008
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Paddy
"Your country has the best in golf" !
Pete Dye, June 2008
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Dear Rosa
Pilgrims Back Home. The consensus amongst the Pilgrims was that this was our best trip yet. From the moment we arrived at Cork, things went very smoothly. With all the travelling we had to do, the coach proved a real winner. Compared to previous Pilgrims trips, the disappointments were very minor and did nothing to spoil our visit to a truly beautiful part of the world. All the Pilgrims would like to thank you and everyone at SWING for organising a truly memorable trip. We would have no hesitation recommending SWING to any golfers intending to visit South West Ireland. Many thanks.
Reg Eccles, Pilgrims Tour May 2007
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Brendan,
As you know, we had all kinds of weather - a 5 club wind at Waterville, 18 holes of rain at Tralee + a beautiful day at Ballybunion . There really wasn't a weak track on our Irish rota. We all probably would agree that Lahinch was the most difficult course, but still very fun to play . Everyone enjoyed Tralee despite the rain. Only four of us got to play the European Club, but we liked it a lot. One of the consistently dependable things you can count on when traveling through Ireland is that the Irish are unusually friendly. Where ever we went the hospitality was superb. Also, I think the schedule worked out really well. We never felt rushed. We always had time for cocktails + craic after our round. Frankly, I could not be more pleased with the way everything went. We all want to, and I am certain, will come back again. Thanks once again for all your expert assistance in pulling all of this together for us.
David Miclette, May 2007
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Paddy,
Your prayers were heard and we had glorious weather for most of the trip. Our day at Portmarnock was perfect. A little rain at "the Killing Fields" and then several more perfect days. The only disappointment was playing in heavy rain at Royal County Down-a magnificent course that we couldn't fully enjoy. Sorry we didn't get a chance to hook up this year. As always, Rosa did a marvelous job with all the details and the trip was a success again. Best regards,
Alan Blount, June 2007
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Hi Rosa,
We had a wonderful weekend in Kerry and I have to say a big thank you to you, Paddy and all at Swing. Your arrangements and selections were first class indeed. Very well done. I must not forget God for the weather which was Florida like. The courses were lovely and in great shape. Killeen was first class in every respect. The success of the trip was such that we are hoping to make it an annual event so please God we will be in touch with you again in 2008. Once again Rosa many thanks.
Mattie Connolly, June 2007
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Rosa,
Wow! Best trip of all time - thank you very much for all your work! Great golf courses - our favourites were: Ballybunion Tralee & Lahinch. Overall - great time. We loved the people, the pubs, the food, the golf and our driver. Thanks again - we'll come back again!!
Joseph Mazzoni, June 2007
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Brendan,
All and all, it was excellent. It was great meeting you and I am sure we will see each other again. thanks for all you did to help make for all who joined me , memories of a lifetime. All the Best,
Bruce Thompson, June 2007
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Hello Rosa,
I would like to thank you for all your help, making our trip to Ireland such a wonderful experience. The people we encountered were very nice to us. Thanks for doing a great job setting everything up on our golfing tour [Old Head was the best].
Fred & Sheila Tucker, June 2007
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Dear Paddy,
What a trip!! Shari & I had an absolute ball. Every Single aspect of the trip was perfect. How about the golf?? We had more fun and still can't stop talking about each of the courses. Again, the courses are famous around the world and deserve to be. They are beautifully manicured with excellent conditions across the board. Finally what about those great Swing tips and fun and informative conversations from you. You're the best, Paddy, thanks again. Warm regards
Tom Williams, June 2007
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Rosa,
I just wanted to take the time to email you guys to say thank you so much for all your help with our parent's golf trip to the South West of Ireland. They were in heaven and couldn't thank us enough for their 60th Birthday present. Everything went smoothly. Their ranking favourites were Tralee, Waterville, Lahinch, and Ballybunion, but there was very little difference between their ravings of each course. From greens being nestled between dunes to half of a course being on the water were some of their course highlights, and my mother's favourite was the fact that the low tide showed waves breaking so far out from the beach or cliffs...all the views and courses were "truly spectacular". The hospitality of the Irish at all the clubs and hotels, my parents said was incredible. They felt they were treated like gold, everywhere they went. I can't thank you guys enough and my brothers and I will be sure to use Swing Golf Ireland in the not so distant future.All the best,
Christopher Cochrane, June 2007
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Dear Rosa,
We had a wonderful trip. My only regret was that we were unable to meet up with you along our way. We were taken care of royally. The golf will be something we will be talking about for many years to come. We have been singing praises and gratitude to you, Paddy and SWING for all the special treatment and considerations you afforded us. Many, many thanks again,
Shari Williams, June 2007
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Eileen,
I am just over my jet lag and wanted to be sure to send you a note of heartfelt thanks for your assistance in planning our trip. Your guidance and advice were clearly responsible for what I will always remember as one of my BEST vacation experiences. The golf courses were more amazing than I could have conceived, and not for the timid! From Shannon, to Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle peninsula, Kenmare, Kinsale and the pastoral calm of all the sights in between....God bless beautiful Ireland!
Pat Leach, June 2007
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Rosa,
I intended to stop in at your office while in Tralee and thank you in person, but we had a very busy schedule, as you know. It was a wonderful trip. Particularly, given the fact that you had perhaps the rainiest June on record, we missed most of the rainy weather, but had lots of wind everywhere except one afternoon at Ballybunion. The arrangements were great, the golf was great, too. Thank you for a fabulous time.Thanks again. Best,
Mark A. Maghie, June 2007
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Hi Paddy,
What a wonderful time Mike, Jim and I had in Ireland. We appreciate all you have done for us. We hope to return, perhaps next summer. Your Friend
Dick Conti, June 2007
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Brendan,
So sorry that we couldn't meet up while we were in Ireland. I wanted to tell you that everything was perfect. The golf courses that you recommended were all magnificent. Brendan, again that you for all the arrangements. Rest assured I will highly recommend using your services to anyone coming to Ireland. Best wishes,
Michael T. Kahler, July 2007
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Rosa & Paddy,
Our trip was fabulous!! Again, thanks to both you and Paddy for setting up such a wonderful trip and for bringing us such good weather! We loved the courses we played. Rosa, thank you for your patience and hard work in setting up this trip. I look forward to working with you again in the future. I will also encourage all my friends considering golf in Ireland to have Swing Golf handle the trip. Thanks again and good golfing.
Jeff Frost, July 2007
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Rosa,
I got a lovely thank you card from the group today. Everything went well and they loved the courses & scenery. Thanks for all your help I am looking to do one more trip with my own people next year before I retire. Will be in touch this fall.
Dennis Allan, Sunlakes, Group August 2007
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Rosa,
We just returned from our trip and it was the trip of our lives. We all want to thank you for everything. Te courses were great. We all decided to try and come back next year. We would love to use your services again. Thanks again.
Roger Rodas August 2007
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Paddy and Rosa,
just a short note to thank both of you for organizing a wonderful trip for our guys. Everyone had a great time and was very impressed. Many thanks again,
Larry Solari, August 2007
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Dear Paddy,
It was a magnificent trip. Rosa's work and attention to detail made the trip completely error free. For example, at Castlerock, I forgot the golf voucher. When I told the Golf Pro that I had forgotten the voucher but that we were with Swing Golf, he said that's Ok as we know Rosa. Your friends at Royal Belfast were terrific. I am sure by now that you have heard from all members of our party as they all wanted you to know how much they enjoyed the trip. Ireland is a wonderful country and the Irish are the best. Sincerely,
Billy Williams, August 2007
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Rosa & Paddy,
Your planning was magnificent! Your country is so beautiful. Thank you for everything!
Dan Sugaski, August 2007
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Hi Paddy and Rosa,
I can't believe I am back home already it went by so fast but Oh what a wonderful time we had. I just wanted to thank you both again for setting this all up, it really exceeded our expectations. It was great to start at Adare where we got our swings going. Had a wonderful time at the local pub watching Ireland getting beaten in the rugby match and then headed back to the castle and had a late night Irish Coffee (which we then had to have every night) in the library next the fire. The drive out from Killarney to Waterville was fantastic, it was a beautiful day and the golf was even better. We all agreed that Tralee was our favourite course, so beautiful and the wind was blowing like crazy but it was as though it was part of the golf course, we loved it. We kept bumping into all these American men that are over there playing and hey were totally amazed that we had left our husbands at home and were out playing golf on these courses. They all wanted to buy us drinks because they could not believe we were there. One group of men actually walked off Tralee when the wind was howling and the rain was pelting us and we got an ovation when we walked back into the clubhouse looking like drowned rats but we did finish. We had a wonderful time finding our way around Ireland, it was not bad at all once I had got used to the traffic circles again. Thank you again.
Dale, Meg and Stacey. Dale Nel, September 2007
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Rosa,
We had a grand time in Ireland the past 10 days. The highlight of the trip was certainly the golf, particularly at Ballybunion. We also enjoyed our time in Dublin, Galway, and the Dingle peninsula. Thank you for your efforts in putting this package together. We hope to visit your wonderful country again soon.
John F. Sullivan, Sept 2007
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Rosa,
Everything went off without a flaw last week. The schedule flowed perfectly. Thank you for all of your efforts in making this happen. We had a really great time. Paddy, you had so much to do with making this a great trip. You sure see a lot of happy faces in the photos attached!
Jim Groschan, September 2007
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Brendan,
What can I say, Our 13th Year with you proved equally as memorable as all the others. Kicking your butts this year in the Ryder Cup is even sweeter. South West Ireland is like our second home.
Doug Nelson Sept 2007
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Brendan,
Thanks for organising a wonderful trip to the South West last Aug. We look forward to the same again this year. No golf life is complete without a trip to the South West of Ireland. And while the golf is incredible, the pilgrimage to Ireland is about more than just the golf. Much more. It's the warmth of the people, the music, the sights and sounds, even the smells. Each year I go to Ireland and its like coming home after a long journey. And I don't even have one drop of Irish blood in me. Thanks again
Charlie Rymer ESPN Jan 2006
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The winning USA team at Beaufort Golf Club in Sept 2005 at the annual SWING Ryder Cup match
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Rosa,
Thanks for all you efforts in making our golf trip to Ireland a perfect and memorable trip. I have already given your name to 2 groups that are planning a trip to Ireland next year.
Philip Wise, Florida Sept 2005
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Rosa,
Our trip exceeded all our expectations. We can't wait to go again. We'll be calling you...Thanks again.
Mike B Marino, Atlanta Aug 2005
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I am just writing to say a very big thank you on behalf of the Old Wokingians for your fantastic organisation of our golf tour. It was a massive success and the plaudits I have had tell me that everybody enjoyed themselves.
Wokingians Golf Group, UK July 2005
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Trip could not have been better. Thanks for organizing such a great week. The courses were fantastic and we really lucked out on the weather. I never thought that I would be coming home with a sunburn, although the windburn was expected. Each round topped expectations and we all have a new appreciation for straight shots... (the Irish definition of rough is a lot different than ours). Everything went very smoothly and I would much rather be coming up to 16 on waterville or flirting with disaster on the 12th at the Old Head than sitting at this desk right now. Thanks again for all your help.
John T. Roche, New York June 2005
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Paddy,
We had a great trip mid month - thanks for organizing. 78 at Tralee was my best - haven't played in winds like this before. We loved all the courses we played and the people we met.
Richard Lafave, Indiana May 2005
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Thanks for all you did to make our golf tour of Ireland a smashing success, that all will remember with fondness. It was great to meet you, and all appreciate your participation in the magnificent gesture you and your associates at the Golf and Fishing Club Killarney provided to a group of "RedNeck" southerners from the U.S.. The competition and dinner were certainly the highlight of our trip. I have heard nothing but compliments from our group regarding the trip and I am sure you can expect many to make additional trips to Kerry County for golf. Kindest Regards,
Bill Durrant
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Sheila,
Just a quick note of thanks for all of the arrangements you made for our group last week in eastern Ireland. Everything went great...weather, golf etc. I very much appreciate the work you and SWING Golf do. I look forward to our trip next year and to working with you again.
Patrick Scully, Daimler Chrysler
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As you recall, you booked golf dates from July 12 through 16 at each of the venues I had requested and it went like clockwork. All I had to do was show up on time and hit the ball. It was a thrill to have the opportunity to play at those storied courses, (which I have a new respect for) and I very much appreciate your friendly and efficient handling of my requests. It was a memorable trip and your efforts made it that much easier.
Jim Farrell, California. Oct 8th 2004
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Sheila,
All the courses we played were in fantastic shape and the staffs could not have been friendlier. In fact, we were very impressed with the hospitality we met. I have travelled to over 20 countries and have never felt more welcome than in Ireland. Finally , please let me say how much I enjoyed working with you. You are so responsive, professional and helpful. At the end of our trip, my friends raised a glass to me to thank them for planning the trip - they should have been toasting you. Thank you Sheila and thank you SWING, for making our trip unforgettable.
Joe Brannon, California. Oct 7th 2004
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A belated thank you for planning a wonderful trip. Everything went off without a hitch. Also, thanks for the great weather. I know you had something to do with it! We will certainly recommend you to our friends.
Rich Schmidt, USA
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Just thought I'd forward the "feedback" note that I got from Bob Foley. It appears that all went extremely well...and I'd like to say a great big THANKS for all the work you put in for us.
Merv Jenkins, Matchplay Tours, UK. Sept 6th 2004
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I can speak for the group when I say we had a great time. Of course the fact that we had super weather may have helped. It rained on the back nine at Lahinch Old, and that was it. As we finished Ballybunion on the last day, it started to rain. Of course, it was dry in the bar!
Eddie Gilbertson, Golf Vacations UK, Sept 2004
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