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"July 2006
I want to thank you for this truly outstanding trip. Everything was planned down to the smallest detail. Not one problem that I could think of - the first time that I can actually say this. Thank you again. I would have no problem recommending your firm for any trip in Ireland. In fact, I spoke to Cathal about a future trip in 2008 to Scotland. I look forward to planning this with you next year! "
Chris Hickman, President, Marco Group |
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"July 2006
Our Ireland golfing trip was an unforgettable experience. The courses are all superb and a true test of golfing skills in all aspects of the game. The Irish hospitality is fantastic and all the places we stayed were of very high quality. Speciality Ireland provided a seemless arrangement of our trip.
I can sincerely recommend the trip an would love to go again in the future.
Wilhelm Venter"
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"July 2006
The arrangements made by Speciality Ireland were great. Every aspect of the trip went as planned. The courses selected were beautiful and challenging. Overall a great experience.
Thanks for all you did.
Richard Sappenfield"
richard sappenfield, Executive, retired |
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"August 2006
Laura
The trip was great. All of the guys had a really good time.
Ireland was great, especially the friendly people. The courses were out of this world - some too hard for my level of golf - but I loved it. Jimmy, our driver was the best. He really knows how to provide great, above the call of duty, service to his clients. You should use his company for all of your trips. The B&B's were very nice, clean and well run. Plus you arranged for us to have outstanding weather.
I also want to personally thank you for the outstanding service you provided. You were very easy to deal with and always responsive to everyone of our questions and needs.
When I get back to Ireland to play golf again (hopefully not too long) I will certainly book the trip through your firm based on our great experience with you. "
Rich Murphy, USA |
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"August 2006
12 of us made the trip to Ireland for what we were hoping would be a golfing experience we would remember for a lifetime, and I must say we were not the least bit disappointed! It was immediately obvious that our trip would be "first class" when we saw the luxury coach that had more than ample room for all of us during our travels. The golf courses were great, and the accomodations were great! Our driver John was excellent. He was always punctual and went out of his way to accomodate all our requests
Thanks for making this vacation one that I will always remember!"
Russell Voigt, Director, Siemens Power Generation |
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"August 2006
Dear Laura
thank you for all that you did to make our golfing trip a perfect one.The hotels were great,the courses spectacular. Everything went off according to plan.
We will always remember our Ireland experience and will definitely use your agency in the future
Louis and Josh Fishman"
Lou Fishman, USA |
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"August 2006
The trip provided the most scenic and challenging courses in SW Ireland. Our accomodations were first rate and the bus driver was an invaluable resourse of information and guidance on our trip."
Robert Miskar, Asset Manager, JPMC |
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"August 2006
I had a wonderful time on my trip to Ireland. All of the reservations were made as planned. The Bed and Breakfasts, that I stayed in were all First class, with great service, and friendly people. I can not praise the people enough for their friendliness.
If I decide to return to Ireland, I would pick Laura Brennan and Specialty Ireland Tours. "
George Lane, Owner, Lane Realty |
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"September 2006
Our golf trip through southern Ireland was fantastic. The golf courses, weather, scenery and hospitality were superb! The comfortable coach and the bus driver (John) really helped make this a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this trip to golfers of all levels. Just keep the ball down the middle of the fairway and avoid the "love grass"."
Barry Morris, VP Sales, Fiserv |
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"September 2006
We want to thank you very much for arranging our Ryder Cup tickets - Hotel and all the transport, your company did an outstanding job so much so that we will be booking a major golf tour in Ireland in 2008 with you.
Again many thanks for making this trip outstanding and hassle free, your company is without a doubt the best in Ireland for making golf packages fun, exciting and hassle free
Kind Regards
Ken & Yvonne Duell "
Kenneth Duell, CEO, Argo Deepwater |
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"September 2006
We had a wonderful time in Ireland. The Ryder Cup days were especially a memory that will never be forgotten along with the 3 golf courses that we golfed! We experienced the true Irish golf the last day in rain and wind. We finished all 18 holes too!
All accomodations were fantastic! Mary at the 19th Lodge was extra special! What a sweet lady! Until we return again some day, the "top of the morning" to you!
Sincerely,
Audrey Tobin"
Audrey Tobin |
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"September 2006
Speciality Ireland Tours booked a super Ryder Cup and golf vacation for us. We would definitely use their services again. One of our favorite spots was the 19th Lodge. Mary was extremely accomodating and informative and you felt like you were home. The golf courses were awesome, our game wasn't. Thanks again, Mike and Chris Kramer"
Mike Kramer, Minnesota, USA |
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"January 2007
Cathal
I am writing to extend our many thanks for all the golf tour arrangements your company has successfully concluded for my many golf buddies from Australia.
Annually, since 2003 you have been able to facilitate a tour group ranging in size from 4 to 14 of very enthusiastic Aussies. During this time, we have managed to play most of the great courses of Ireland, and, most of the great courses of Scotland as well.
Every trip takes each of us approximately 30 hours travel, so by the time we arrive, we are very focused on enjoying a high standard of excellence and competency for our golf and tour needs.
The great skills you have shown on each tour are complimented by your caring and attentive style, forever trying to satisfy our varied travel needs and destinations. This all occurs under a mantle of relative Irish calm and competence. The fact that we have returned annually from the other side of the world, and have you and your company plan and conduct our golf tours to your fabulous country is testament to the consistent excellent standard of service you provide.
I know during the Ryder Cup last year you were extremely busy, so we were all very grateful for your willingness to take the time to address our particular needs. I also recall the first time we met at Adare Manor where you had driven across the country to ensure our requirements were being fulfilled and we were happy with our golf and après golf activities.
So, on behalf of the large Aussie contingent who have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy and appreciate your care and attentive service, congratulations on a job well done.
Best wishes and see you again in August 2007
Bryan Dorman
Melbourne, Australia.
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Bryan Dorman, Australia |
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"September 2007
Good morning Cathal,
Just a few words to tell you that we are back from Ireland. We enjoyed our trip very much. We did not experience any problem. The links we played on are magnificent. Our favorites? Doonbeg, Connemara and Rosses Point. The Abbeyglen Castle is a must. Nice people all the way and no rain at all.
We wish to thank you for the happiness of these 8 days.
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Jerome and Claude Dufour, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada. |
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"August 2009-
Cathal,
Many thanks for your help in arranging our recent Irish holiday. Having made several previous trips to Ireland, we wanted to go off the well-worn American path and the usual suspects courses. The itinerary you put together through the west and northwest was outstanding. About as "local" as one could get with self-drive and our GPS. Nine links courses in seven days. Portrush is as outstanding as I remembered it, and all were memorable in some way. We must offer up a special mention for Carne - remote and spectacular; a gem we wouldn't have found on our own. Hospitality was wonderful throughout, particularly at the family-run Rosapenna Hotel, and the Bushmills Inn renovations keep it one of the best spots in the UK/Ireland. We appreciate all the effort you and Speciality Golf invested in making our tour such a great experience.
Best regards,
Mike and Alex Jenkins
Boston"
Mike Jenkins, Boston, MA, USA |
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"August 2009 - Cathal, I wanted to thank you for putting together a GREAT Ireland golf trip for our two foursomes. Everything was first class. You even guarenteed good weather and we got great weather. The hotels golf, and George our driver were first class. I would recommend your group to all. Can't wait to do it again."
T Fortin, Pa, USA |
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"What a trip!!! My expectations had been building for one year and the actual golf trip exceeded those expectations! I hope to return to Ireland again and again and again!"
Jeff Scotchie, Chattanooga/TN, USA |
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"Thank you for a well organised trip. Your selection of golf courses was excellent and the itinerary enabled sufficient time for both golf and sampling the hospitality in Killarney. All who attended were very complimentary about how smooth things ran and how good the courses were, set amongst fantastic scenery. "
Stuart Finnes, Sales Director, Focus Solutions Group |
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"4 June, 2003
Hello Cathal,
We enjoyed a warm welcome from the people of southwest Ireland. Thanks to your planning we enjoyed 8 fine golf courses during our 8 day visit. I can't imagine trying to take this trip without your help. I was amazed at how many people had met you or knew you! Starting at the Hertz counter and continuing to each B&B or lodge, everyone knew Cathal.
Now if you could control the winds, you'd be perfect.
Dick Koscielak"
Dick Koscielak, President, Midwest Captive Managers |
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"9 June, 2004
Cathal/Lisa
We were very happy with all the arrangements that you made for us.
St Margarets was fine, but the best course by far was Tulfarris, a
very challenging course. CityWest was good too in a more manicured
way.
We found all the places very friendly, and everybody
in our group had a thoroughly good time.
Temple Bar was an eye-opener for the Danes.
And the best thing is that we won the 4 day competition on the last
hole of the last group on sunday.
Thanks for everything, and hope to be able to use you again.
Best Regards
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Jim Bayley, Globe Maritime, London |
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"5 May 2005
I would just like to say the hospitality and flexibility that we received because we booked through Specialty Ireland was the best I have ever received. The one concern when you are traveling and don't know the way is what happens if we miss our tee-off time, this was never an issue because we booked through you. I will never book a golfing trip in
Ireland again unless its with Specialty Ireland!
Regards
Ron
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Ron Miles, Scotland |
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"July 2005 - I just wanted to thank you for putting together such a great trip for us. We had a marvelous time. Our driver from the tour service, James O'Neil, was fantastic. The courses were great, especially Portrush, Royal County Down, Lahinch and Ballybunion. The weather even cooperated for most of the time.
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John Babb, USA |
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"September 2005
The trip was organised and run immaculately. Thoroughly impressed all of us. Highly recommend Speciality Ireland and I will look forward to using them again. "
philip ogilvie, broker, gfi |
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"July 2006,
The golfing trip to Ireland was terrific. The courses were first class. Our driver, "Con", was enjoyable, attentive and always on time. We were never lost. The places we stayed were generous, clean and conveniently located."
Elloyd Hauser, Retired, Torrens Party |
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"May 2009 -Tremendous golf trip! Very well organized in regards to in-country transportation and accomodations. We played seven courses in seven days and were very fortunate that only one round was played in a light rain. Royal County Down, Royal Port Rush, Ballyliffin and Ardglass are "must play" courses. We also enjoyed Portstewart and The Island courses. Speciality Ireland did and outstanding job in organizing this trip. "
Thomas Zimorski, Charlottesville, VA, USA |
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"22 July, 2002
Hi Cathal,
Thanks again for a great trip to Ireland. We all had a great time and the weather was perfect!
Thanks, Mark Ames"
Mark Ames, London, England |
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"11 June 2004
Hi Lisa
On our first visit to Ireland we had a most enjoyable time. We thank you for organising the trip in a most professional manner and your excellent choice of courses. The warm welcome and hospitality we received from the members and staff at the four courses was first class. I chose you from many on the internet and would recommend you to anyone wishing to golf in Ireland Many Thanks JOHN"
JOHN BELL, FOUR FRIENDS, SCOTLAND |
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"August 2005 - Yes we did return home safely. We were very pleased with your services and shall pass your name on to any friends that are considering going to Ireland.
We mostly appreciated your availability while in Ireland and accommodating
the changes that we found to be necessary. Once again, thank you for your
services.
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Peggy Wobbrock, USA |
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"15 July, 2002
Cathal,
Golf was great! All courses were special in their own way. I rate Old Head as outstanding in every way, course, views and caddies....The phone list and map assisted greatly.
Thanks so much for your efforts and service. I look forward to doing it with you again.
Regards, Pat Hallren"
Pat Hallren, Oklahoma, USA |
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"September 19, 2002
Cathal-
Just a quick letter to tell you what an outstanding job you did with our trip. We all agreed that the trip went off without one snag. Your attentiveness to detail and availability to us when we needed something while in Ireland was tremendous. The accomodations were all fantastic and the golf was great. We appreciate all of the hard work that you did in making this trip one that we all will remember forever. We will heartily recommend you to anyone interested in a first rate trip to Ireland.
Best regards!
Mike Lincoln"
Mike Lincoln, Owner, Lincoln Capital Management |
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"14 June 2004
Dear Cathal
Thank you for your email. The three of us had a great time, the weather was kind to us the the golf was great.
Hotel, very good and we would happily stay there again in the future.
The courses were fine, the best by some way was Cork and I would love to play it again.
Overall we were very pleased.
Thank you for organising everything and we would be happy to use you services again and pass on your details to others.
Best wishes
Andrew "
Andrew Cundiffe, ENGLAND |
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"28 June, 2004
Dear Cathal,
yes, we have arrived safely home after our tour, the trip was very enjoyable.
The selection of the courses was very nice.
We were especially delighted with the accommodation in Letterkenny, The SAS
Radisson there is really to recommend.
Many thanks for your arrangements and we will definitely contact you again
in case we will decide to visit Ireland again.
Thanks and best regards,
Thomas
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Thomas Heintschel, Austria |
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"July 2005 - just a quick note to thank you for a wonderful trip....everything was perfect and everyone had a great time. No small part of the success was due to you efforts and the greatest bus driver in Ireland. (Michael). Thanks again and please use us as a recommendor to other parties considerning your services.
Best wishes,
Roger Lynch and the Group
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Roger Lynch, USA, Pennsylvania |
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"Dear Cathal,
I wish to thank you very much for a perfect arrangement in Dublin. All bookings and reservations were super, and I will assure you, that next time we visit Ireland, you will be the organizer, and I reccomend your company to all golfers who wish to play golf in Ireland.
Best Regards,
Otto langhorn"
Otto Langhorn, Partner, ICF |
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"22 October, 2002
Dear Cathal,
Just wanted to follow up with you after our trip. The trip was fabulous. The courses were gorgeous and demanding as we had hoped. The Old Ballybunion and Old Head were my favorites, but they were all outstanding courses. We really enjoyed the folks we met and the service virtually everywhere was friendly and impeccable. The B&Bs were comfortable and convenient. The Old Weir Lodge, which is really a hotel, was also fine.
Thanks for setting this up for us. Everything was well done and we encountered no problems with any of the arrangements you made for us. In short, it was a trip I'll remember fondly for a long, long time."
Bill Morley, USA |
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"June 2005 - We now are back safe and sound in Pittsburgh, after a splendid trip to the Southwestern part of Ireland. And I want to say thank you to you both for scheduling and arranging our trip.
All went fine and on schedule. The Park Hotel is great, and the rest of the accomodations were fine as well. So was the golf, of course, and the weather was most cooperative! Our driver, Kevin, was courteous, on time, sang well, and a delightful guide every day.
In sum, we were, and are, happy travelers, in large part thanks to your fine arrangements.
Thank you so very much!
Povl and Barbara Jorgensen"
Povl & Barbara Jorgensen, USA |
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"Active Golf Travel has been working with you and your company, "Speciality Ireland", for the benefit of both companies. So, we are ready to continue in 2002 our excellent relationship and to do great golf business.
We hope that for 2002 Ireland and "Speciality Ireland" will be in the picture of all Active Golf Travel clients.
Also, for you and your family, we wish all the best.
With kind regards,
Freddy Denys
General Manager Active Golf Travel"
Freddy Denys, General manager, Active Golf b.v., Belgium |
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"September 19, 2002
Cathal-
Just a quick letter to tell you what an outstanding job you did with our trip. We all agreed that the trip went off without one snag. Your attentiveness to detail and availability to us when we needed something while in Ireland was tremendous. The accomodations were all fantastic and the golf was great. We appreciate all of the hard work that you did in making this trip one that we all will remember forever. We will heartily recommend you to anyone interested in a first rate trip to Ireland.
Best regards!
Mike Lincoln"
Mike Lincoln, Owner, Lincoln Capital Management |
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"June 2005- CATHAL&TINA
WE ALL WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT TRIP YOU ARRANGED FOR US!!!!!
KEVIN DID A SUPERB JOB AND WE ALL HAD A GOOD TIME WITH HIM!! ANN AND I STAYED FOUR MORE DAYS AND WE PLAYED OLD HEAD AND CORK CC.WHAT A GREAT PLACE OLD HEAD IS. IT WAS THE MOST SPECTACULAR COURSE I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!
THANKS AGAIN
CHUCK
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Charles Beck, USA |
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"Last season, we worked together on bringing our first group of Norwegian golfers to Ireland. Our trip was for 3 nights in the Dublin region, taking in great golf at Druid's Glen, Luttrellstown Castle & The European.
Speciality Ireland organised everything, right down to the coffee & cognac at our welcome dinner.
What I really liked was that they suggested a programme that suited us, and they were accessible over the weekend of our visit to help us with anything that cropped up.
For next season, we have already planned 2 groups and will develop further.
Terje Bakka
Norway"
Terje Bakka, General Manager, Golfreiser A/S, Stavanger, Norway |
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"28 April, 2003
Cathal
My friends and I returned yesterday from our holiday and I would like to congratulate you for the excellent arrangements. We had a fabulous time. The golf courses were, without exception, magnificent. I would strongly recommend Dooks and Dingle to anyone looking to play great courses on a lower budget.
The icing on the cake however was the Randles Clarion Court Hotel which was superb. Lovely rooms, great food and the staff were outstanding.
Many thanks
John Moran"
John Moran, Doncaster, England |
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"June 2005- Tina - Thanks for everything. It all worked out great and we had a
wonderful time. I also learned some things about setting up a trip like
this. You were right, the drive from Port Rush down to Ballybunion was too
long (7+ hours). Having said that Port Rush was our 3rd favorite course
(after Royal County Down and Ballybunion), so I wouldn't have wanted to
miss it.
Thanks again!
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Michael Thomas, USA |
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"The reason why we choose Speciality Ireland to organise our holiday is just simple - it's the easiest way for us to have a perfect holiday!
We just tell them which courses we would like to play, and they organise all the details. Planning the route we have to take, getting the tee times, booking the hotels and finally giving us some good hints where to go...
Best wishes
Roland Mayer,
Germany"
Roland Mayer |
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"June 2005
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip. The golf courses were great, the weather wonderful and the arrangements you made in advance were spot on. Our driver Matthew was great too. Again thanks Tina to you, Cathal and all at Specialty Golf for making our trip memorable. I will definitely be in touch to arrange our next trip to Ireland."
Don Quigley, USA |
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"For some people, Ireland offer green nature, old houses and nice seaviews. For others, like us, it's a primary destination for their golfing vacations.
Famous old links courses like Ballybunion, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Ballyliffen and many more offer a great experience to low handicap golfers like us. The roaring sea, the unique course designs and friendly people make golfing in Ireland the world's most important minor matter.
Whenever we choose Ireland as our destination, we choose Speciality Ireland to organise....
Best wishes for the future,
Axel Heck, Germany"
Axel Heck, CEO, Tiny Promotions |
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"1 November, 2000
Dear Cathal,
Following our recent tour of south east Ireland, I would like to thank you on behalf of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy and Gut Waldshagen Golf Club.
The tour was expertly planned from beginning to end, the golf courses carefully chosen and the hotels of excellent quality.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Speciality Ireland to anybody planning a golfing holiday in Ireland.
Many thanks once again.
Yours faithfully,
Paul Dyer
Academy Director"
Paul Dyer, Academy Director, David Leadbetter Golf Academy, Germany |
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