| The world famous Ryder Cup golf competition | | | | The country boasts almost one third of the links |
| comes to Ireland for the first time in September | | | | courses worldwide with many courses posing a |
| 2006. This event which is the third largest sporting | | | | challenge for beginner and experienced golfer alike. |
| event in the world after the World Cup and The | | | | For those interested in coming to Ireland for the |
| Olympic Games is sure to really put Ireland on the | | | | event the advice is to book your accommodation |
| tourism map globally. Coverage of the event will | | | | immediately. Be prepared to stay quite a distance |
| give the country unprecedented exposure and will | | | | from the event as all local accommodation is |
| assist in branding Ireland as a top world golf | | | | already well booked up. Buses will operate from |
| destination. | | | | many pick up points within Dublin and driving to |
| The actual event will be held at The K Club in | | | | the event is simply a non-runner as roads located |
| County Kildare, located about a 40 minute drive | | | | within a 5 mile radius of The K Club in Straffan will |
| form Dublin. Demand for accommodation is | | | | be closed. Tickets for the actual event are like |
| already exceeding supply in many locations within | | | | gold dust already. |
| a 50 mile radius of the venue. Prices for | | | | Another option of course is to come to Ireland |
| accommodation in Dublin and Kildare are at a | | | | but stay outside the heavily booked areas and |
| premium and one wonders could this put people | | | | watch the events unfold on television over a few |
| off travelling in the future. | | | | pints of Guinness whilst enjoying a few rounds of |
| The opening ceremonies will be held on Thursday | | | | golf with your travelling companions. Many people |
| September 21st and run for the next four days. | | | | have already opted to do this due to a total lack |
| Ireland already is a mecca for golfers but it is | | | | of accommodation availability in the area. For |
| hoped that this event will cement the country as | | | | those lucky enough to have a room and those |
| a leading golf destination in the minds of millions. | | | | much coveted tickets all we can say is-enjoy! |