With September’s Ryder Cup at The K Club fast approaching, Ireland’s leading river and canal holiday specialist Emerald Star is offering golf fans visiting Ireland a novel one week ‘cruise and play’ holiday.

The itinerary involves cruising southwards onboard an Emerald Star luxury self-drive cruiser from the base at Carrick-on-Shannon and stopping off for a round of golf at five of Ireland’s top courses – Carrick-on-Shannon G.C, Glasson G.C, Hudson Bay G.C and Portumna G.C.

Sarah Singleton, marketing manager for Emerald Star, said: “Ireland is famous for its wonderful golf courses and we have seen a lot of interest in Ireland as a cruising destination due to the Ryder Cup.

“A self-drive cruiser offers a fantastically flexible golfing holiday option - your accommodation goes with you and non-golfers in the party can head off for the day before meeting up for drinks, dinner and ‘shot of the day stories’ at a waterside restaurant”

Emerald Star cruisers sleep between two and ten people and no previous boating experience is required. Accommodation consists of spacious cabins - many en suite, a comfortable saloon, well-equipped galley and sun deck – perfect for alfresco dining.

Boat hire prices in September start from £173 per person based on a six berth cruiser. Green rates start from only £50 per round and should be paid locally.

For more information call Emerald Star on +353 (0)71 9627693 or visit www.emeraldstar.ie

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