For golfers planning a trip to Ireland, base choices should balance travel logistics, local character and easy access to a range of courses across a region. Staying in a town like Lisdoonvarna gives you local hospitality, simple evening dining and a compact centre from which to commute to coastal and inland courses in County Clare. Expect variable weather and plan tee times with contingency for rain; pack waterproofs, versatile footwear and a travel-friendly golf bag or plan a transfer service. Allow at least one extra day for travel delays or a rest round, and factor in non-golf highlights to round out the trip — the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and local caves all lie within driveable distance. Choosing a family-run B&B or small hotel in town can offer straightforward arrangements, local advice and an evening meal close at hand.