I start a golf trip in Ireland soon; arriving in the South-west area of Ireland in the last week of September
(about one month from today)

What sort of golfing weather should I expect?

Will it rain every single day ?

If it does rain, will the rain last for 10 minutes or for 10 hours?

What sort of temperatures ?

all tips appreciated; especially from those GolfWrx people who actually live in that part of the world.

Thanks,

I've been to Ballybunion on more than one occassion. There's an old saying that says "if you can't see out to sea, it's raining - if you can, it's about to start". It only rained the once, but boy did it rain. And don't forget the wind! Needless to say, take the neccessary gear. If you're lucky, you'll get some good weather - but in any event the welcome and hospitality is always warm.

My last trip to Ireland was this same time frame, but alas it was back on 2005. Have to get back there.

I found the weather to be mostly pleasant. Sunny at times, and rainy at times, but never too much of either. Always some cloud cover. Lots of wind. temps from high 50's all the way up to the low 70's.

Bring your rain gear as youve already been instructed, and bring a pair of fresh dry socks for the turn (this trick helped me a lot), and enjoy your time in one of the most beautiful spots on earth.

have a pint for me.

September can be fine, but it would be fantastically optimistic not to expect some decent rain. All those clouds coming across the Atlantic have to drop the water somewhere, and Ireland is not a verdant green land for nothing.

Dont expect much sunshine haha. windy, raining (maybe). all depends on global warming really haha.

Every time I've been to Ireland it's rained every day, and that's during the summer. Went to the K Club this year, and it was a nice day when we teed off. When we got to the back nine, we had the mother of all hail storms. Expect bad weather.

at least you can be sure to have good drinking weather every day

Was there in September years ago. We had everthing from shirtsleeve weather, to blue skies and sunny, to wind driven rain, to drizzle. sometimes all in the same round!!

Seriously, I've experienced lots of different climates in lots of different geographic locations, and found that Ireland's, especially on their west coast, to be amongst the most changeable.

All in all, most of the time it should be pretty mild and pleasant.

Enjoy, you'll have a great time, the courses are great, the people are a delight, and the beer and whiskey ain't too bad either.

I live in Ireland myself and not even the weather man can predict whats going to happen..terrential rain could be forcast and the sun could split the stones vice versa!so bottom line come prepared i take it you are playing in kerry..what courses are u playing?

As the others have stated here, you could get everything.

The expression "Four seasons in one day", could be quite apt.

Seriously, prepare for all and enjoy.

This link is usefull when you are nearer the time.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ukweather/

Thanks for the tips, fellows.

I have a sun mountain rain suit that I hope is sufficient when the time comes.

In the Killarney area, we are playing Ballybunnion (old and new); Tralee and Ring of Kerry.

We then set off on a bold and lengthy road trip to play: Lahinch; Carne; Ryl Portrush and Ryl County Down.

By the time we fly home, we will have driven a circle tour of the entire island and played some of the best courses in the world, I am told.

The last three days have been dry. Yes, you may get some rain, but I wouldn't worry, as you're bound to get some good days. I think.

This last month has been wetter than usual. But for wet days why don't you find out where the nearest driving ranges are and you'll be able to keep in shape.

Great itinerary. I especially love the two Royals. I presume you will come up the west coast to Sligo, then turn for Enniskillen and on to whichever of the Royals you are going first. Just north of Sligo is Donegal, a county with some wonderful courses. Ballyliffin is my favourite but there are a few other great ones. You could get to Royal Portrush by driving up from Sligo to Letterkenny, then on to Derry (don't call it Londonderry) and along the coast to Portrush.

Its really not that far by American standards.

I live in Ireland...

expect ANYTHING!

wind, rain, sun, sleet, snow or all of the forementioned in one day changing at 10 minute intervals
generally its mild enough
bring spare socks as the water will seep in through the air vents in your golf shoes in the wet long grass!

clothes-wise you'll need

bodywarmer
shirts
wooly jumpers
thick golf socks
MAYBE a pair of ankle socks, shorts, sunglasses and a sun cap
wetgear
windproof top
waterrproof cap
wolly cap

ENJOY YOUR STAY!

...and to be on the safe side you should bring a canoe and a couple of paddles. I doubt whether there will be any need for skis, but just to be safe. Oh by the way, if you should infortunately get hit by a golf ball during your play...hospital accident and emergency service over here are pretty dismal. So, you would be advised to bring along your own trolly or camp bed, as there is shortge over here. Which also means that you will have to plan on a long wait on the corridor, anything up to a few weeks...so I'd leave your return journey date open.

Otherwise, you'll have no problems.

Hey!

I am from Tyrone so up north...Your trip sounds excellent...I have been lucky to get to play both Royal Portrush and Royal Co Down this year and they are amazing! Royal Co Down was my favourite of the two...Them greens are slick....

You will be gobsmacked by the true links golf!! The courses you are playing are really among the best in the world! I think R Co Down was voted best course outside of America....

On the weather...you could be lucky enough as the summer has been so bad we usually get a good May/June and Sept/October...

I would recommend playing some of the courses in Donegal as Martin said...I am actually playing Ballyliffen tomorrow! If you want any info on golfing up North or in Donegal send me a PM and I would be glad to help!

I am a member of Narin & Portnoo golf club in donegal is a tough links course...http://www.narinportnoogolfclub.ie

Chris

Chris:

Congratulations, your home course is now rated among Ireland's top 100 golf courses:

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/ra...e-13879716.html

Hi Par,
I live in Cork but originally from Kerry.
First of all great choice of courses, you are going for the Jugular as regards playing links courses with this selection.
Secondly, we've had one of the worst summers ever, record rainfall and extremely windy. But then again it still should not deter an avid golfer, so like everyone else here says "go prepared" and enjoy the craic.

Note: "craic ... not to be confused with narcotics !!!"

Ireland is a great place: fantastic golf courses and very friendly people.
You wil probably get your fair share of rain (especially in the West), but you can still go to the local pubs where the atmosphere is incredible. Try to catch some pubs with live Irish musc: it is really worth it

The weather in the UK is terrible at the moment and it has been one of the wetist summers ever. Expect a lot of rain, a lot of wind and not a lot of sun. It is also likely to be cold. And when it rains it wont be 10mins, more likely a few hours.