Aer Lingus Vacation Store (ALVS) has introduced The Gathering on the Greens Collection, an assortment of above par golf vacations that include opportunities to play all of the beautiful and challenging courses for which Irish golf is legendary.

The Gathering on the Greens Collection has been developed to align with “The Gathering,” a year-long celebration during which Ireland and its people will welcome friends and family from around the world to visit and celebrate all things Irish.

Ciaran Barry, ALVS’ Director of Marketing, said “I’ve yet to meet a golfer who didn’t either rave about Irish golf or dream about someday playing its legendary courses.

“As Ireland extends its invitation to visit and celebrate all things Irish, Aer Lingus Vacation Store makes it easy to celebrate and experience the best of Irish golf with its Gathering on The Greens collection.”

The Gathering on the Greens Collection includes The Gathering on the Northern Greens, The Gathering on the Southern Greens, and the ultimate – a blend of both.  These boutique tours provide a unique opportunity for groups of two, four or more to join other golf enthusiasts on some of the same championship courses that have challenged the game’s greatest players.

Barry added “The Gathering on the Greens escorted tours are ideal for golf buddies, couples, fathers and sons, your old college friends, colleagues, etc. And regardless of whether someone chooses the Southern tour, the Northern tour or a combination of the two, they’re certain to return home with cherished memories and stories to share for a lifetime; even if, like most good golf stories, there’s a wee bit of exaggeration involved.”

Each of the tours includes round-trip economy class air from New York City on Aer Lingus (additional gateways available), golf, accommodations, transportation via luxury coach with the services of an experienced professional chauffeur, all local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase and one golf bag per person. Caddies, carts, clubs & gratuities are not included.

The Gathering on the Northern Greens from $2689*per person, based on two people traveling
Golf

- 1 round at Portmarnock Old Course
- 1 round at European Club
- 1 round at Royal Portrush
- 1 round at Portstewart
- 1 round at Royal County Down

Accommodations

- 2 nights Croke Park Hotel (or similar), Dublin (4-star)
- 2 nights Everglades Hotel (or similar), Derry (4-star)
- 1 night Europa Hotel, (or similar) Belfast (4-star)

Other Inclusions

- full Irish breakfasts
- 1 farewell dinner in Dublin

2013 GATHERING ON THE NORTHERN GREENS DEPARTURES/PRICING
Depart NEW YORK (JFK)   Air/Land

April 17 - $2,689
May 15 - $2,939
June 19 - $3,249
July 17 - $3,309
August 28 - $3,249
September 18 - $3,029
October 16 - $2,879

The Gathering on the Southern Greens from $2579*per person, based on two people traveling
Golf

- 1 round at Lahinch Old
- 1 round at Tralee
- 1 round at Old Head
- 1 round at Portmarnock Old Course
- 1 round at European Club.

Accommodations
- 2 nights Old Ground Hotel, (or similar)Ennis (4-star)
- 1 night River Lee Hotel, (or similar) Cork (4-star)
- 3 nights Croke Park Hotel, (or similar) Dublin (4-star)

Other inclusions

- 6 full Irish breakfasts
- 1 farewell dinner in Dublin
2013 GATHERING ON THE SOUTHERN GREENS DEPARTURES/PRICING
Depart NEW YORK (JFK)   Air/Land

April 13 - $2,579
May 11 - $2,979
June 15 - $3,159
July 13 - $3,339
August 24 - $3,389
September 14 - $3,049
October 13 - $2,879

For complete information about these and other golf vacations to both Ireland and Britain, including a blend of the Northern and Southern Greens tours, click here or call 1-800-495-5192.