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Beaches Attractions In Ballybunion

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Ballybunion or Ballybunnion is a coastal town and seaside resort in County Kerry, Ireland, on the Wild Atlantic Way, 15 km from the town of Listowel. The famous Castle Green divides the two main beaches, with the Ladies Beach on the right and the Mens Beach to the left, names given to the fact that both sexes swam on separate beaches on the orders of the local parish priest, who walked it daily ensuring the rule wasn't broken. Further to the left of the Men's beach lies the Long Strand, a 3.2 km stretch of golden sand, overlooked by the huge sand dunes of Ballybunion Golf Club. It boasts two golf courses, the famous Old Course and the new Cashen course...
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  • 2. The Men's Beach Ballybunion
    Sport in Ireland plays an important role in Irish society. The many sports played and followed in Ireland include association football, Gaelic games , horse racing, show jumping, greyhound racing, basketball, fishing, handball, motor sport, boxing, tennis, hockey, golf, rowing, cricket, and rugby union.Football is the most popular team pursuit for males at 8.8% with gaelic football attracting 3.4%. Personal exercise 13.4% and running 8.9% are the most popular male activities. Team sports do not figure highly amongst females with dancing at 4.6% and yoga 2.4% are two of the highest shared activities. Of the €56 million allocated in the Irish government's Capital Sports Programme funding, €23.5 million went to the Gaelic Athletic Association, €7.25 million to soccer, €3.1 million to ...
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    Inch Island ) is an island in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland.
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  • 6. Ballybunion Golf Club Ballybunion
    The Ballybunion Golf Club is a golf club in County Kerry, Ireland. Founded in 1893, the club had barely opened its doors before experiencing financial problems. An investment from Colonel Bartholomew saved the club in 1906, and nine new holes were promptly laid out. By 1927 the course had been expanded to 18 holes. Considered one of the finest links courses in the world, Ballybunion's reputation grew over time. Unfortunately, its remote locale on the Irish southwest coast has prevented the course from being selected for many top championship events. Still, a number of the world's best players have found their way to the famed course. One, in particular, has had a lasting impact. Tom Watson first visited Ballybunion in 1981 and has returned often. In 1995, he remodeled Ballybunion into the ...
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