There is an article about golfing in Ireland in the Chicago Tribune that might interest some of you. Not sure if you have to register with the site to view it, but I know I only have the free registration, so...
This link might take you there: http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/features/travelnews/sns-trvmain1-wk3,0,2010216.story
Thanks for the link. I enjoyed the article and the photo of Old Head. The golf course is spectacular but so is the price! My accountant is a golfer and has been to Ireland a couple of times. He always heads for the links courses but even he couldn't affore Old Head.