Newmarket-on-Fergus is a superb choice for golfers who want an Ireland golf holiday with castle luxury, parkland golf and easy access to County Clare. Set close to Shannon Airport, it is one of the most convenient west of Ireland golf bases for UK travellers, especially if you want to spend less time transferring and more time enjoying the trip. Shannon Airport is around 13 km from Dromoland Castle, making arrival wonderfully straightforward.

The main draw is Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Ron Kirby and JB Carr. Set across the Dromoland Castle estate, the course measures 6,824 yards and combines gentle hills, mature trees and water hazards, giving golfers a scenic but thoughtful parkland challenge.

Away from the fairways, Dromoland Castle adds real occasion to the holiday. The 16th-century castle sits in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, surrounded by hundreds of acres of parkland and woodland, with a luxury hotel setting that suits couples, groups and special golf breaks beautifully.

Newmarket-on-Fergus also works well as part of a wider Irish golf itinerary. You can head towards Lahinch, Doonbeg, the Cliffs of Moher, Limerick or the Wild Atlantic Way, all while keeping a peaceful base in Clare. For UK golfers, it is ideal for a tailor-made Ireland golf break with comfort, convenience and a proper sense of place. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right hotel, tee times, transfers and route.