| The world famous Ryder Cup golf competition comes | | | | interested in coming to Ireland for the event the advice |
| to Ireland for the first time in September 2006. This | | | | is to book your accommodation immediately. Be |
| event which is the third largest sporting event in the | | | | prepared to stay quite a distance from the event as all |
| world after the World Cup and The Olympic Games is | | | | local accommodation is already well booked up. Buses |
| sure to really put Ireland on the tourism map globally. | | | | will operate from many pick up points within Dublin and |
| Coverage of the event will give the country | | | | driving to the event is simply a non-runner as roads |
| unprecedented exposure and will assist in branding | | | | located within a 5 mile radius of The K Club in Straffan |
| Ireland as a top world golf destination.The actual event | | | | will be closed. Tickets for the actual event are like gold |
| will be held at The K Club in County Kildare, located | | | | dust already.Another option of course is to come to |
| about a 40 minute drive form Dublin. Demand for | | | | Ireland but stay outside the heavily booked areas and |
| accommodation is already exceeding supply in many | | | | watch the events unfold on television over a few pints |
| locations within a 50 mile radius of the venue. Prices | | | | of Guinness whilst enjoying a few rounds of golf with |
| for accommodation in Dublin and Kildare are at a | | | | your travelling companions. Many people have already |
| premium and one wonders could this put people off | | | | opted to do this due to a total lack of accommodation |
| travelling in the future.The opening ceremonies will be | | | | availability in the area. For those lucky enough to have |
| held on Thursday September 21st and run for the next | | | | a room and those much coveted tickets all we can |
| four days. Ireland already is a mecca for golfers but it | | | | say is-enjoy!Dara Ward operates Accommodation in |
| is hoped that this event will cement the country as a | | | | Ireland He has extensive experience in the travel |
| leading golf destination in the minds of millions. The | | | | industry in Ireland. The advise to those wishing to travel |
| country boasts almost one third of the links courses | | | | to Ireland for the Ryder Cup 2006 is to book your |
| worldwide with many courses posing a challenge for | | | | accommodation immediatly. His website link allows |
| beginner and experienced golfer alike.For those | | | | visitors book over 9000 properties throughout Ireland. |