FAIRWAYS AND FUNDAYS - Key Persons
A Walking Tour of Belfast City immerses visitors into Northern Ireland's capital city which is brimming with history and stunning architecture, and are a fantastic way to learn about this unique and hospitable city. There are a number of different themed walking tours, that vary in length and duration. The average tour is about two hours and during this time visitors will be exposed to the city's beauty, history, excitement and inspiration. All tours are taken by qualified and local guides and groups are restricted in size so that all visitors can get the most out of their experience. They offer a more personalised and in-depth introduction to this fascinating city, where you will see parts of the city not seen from a bus. Visitors will get to meet the people who live here and enjoy the craic. The tour guides share the heritage and culture of Belfast, through the incredible stories the guides tell, they really make the tour entertaining and informative. Visitors will find the guides to be engaging, articulate and knowledgeable. They certainly aim to give visitors the best possible tour, as they know the city best and really paint a true picture of the city. Belfast has evolved into a beautiful and fascinating city, and has had a turbulent history with a lot of violent conflict known as the Troubles. This important and consequential part of its history is delved into. These tours take in all the city's major and historic buildings, monuments and attractions including, St George Market, Belfast City Hall, the Cathedral Quarter, Peace Wall, Titanic Quarter, Grand Opera House, St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast Cathedral and Memorial Gardens and lots more. They will also touch on many aspects of the city including art, history, politics and culture. Visitors will discover astounding facts and get to know all about the people who have lived here, as well as seeing the beautiful architecture of the city up close. Visitors are taken on a voyage of discovery where, they will get to know all about the past, present and future of this beautiful city. The guides will also be more than happy to share their local knowledge in where is the best to go to eat and drink, places to see and things to do, make sure to ask for their recommendations. A Walking Tour of Belfast City provides guests with a truly memorable experience, offering maximum exposure to the real Belfast. It is probably the best things to do whilst in Belfast. VIEW ON MAP
Edel has over 15 years professional experience working within the hospitality and logistics industries in Ireland and Australia. A native of County Wicklow, Edel is responsible for overseeing all client reservations and coordinating any complex group arrangements. Edel ensures the highest quality experience for all our clients and utilises her experience to ensure that all clients enjoy a stress-free and problem free visit to Ireland.
Edel is very proud of her Irish heritage and has a keen interest in sports and Irish history.
Frank has a proven track record within Financial circles in Ireland and brings his wealth of experience to Fairways and FunDays. Frank has a passion for ensuring that clients are offered the best value experience while also ensuring that quality is never sacrificed.
Frank has introduced the Fairways and FunDays 110% Price Promise - if you can find our tours cheaper from another supplier, we will match that price and give you a 10% refund. This is the first such price guarantee within the Golf Tourism industry.
Griffon Bar is part of the original hotel and contains many original features and exudes a gracious charm. It is warm and welcoming and with its comfy seating and relaxed ambience is a nice spot to socialise with a beverage.
Joe has over 25 years professional experience in the public and private sectors in Ireland, UK, Continental Europe, USA and East Africa. His experience covers fundraising, sales & marketing, operations, human resource management, strategic and policy. He is passionate about Ireland and enhancing its links to its diaspora - an estimated 70 million people around the globe have Irish ancestry.
Lough Eske Castle offers deluxe 5-star accommodations in a lovingly restored 17th historic century castle, located on the shores of Lough Eske in County Donegal. It sits on a secluded private estate, boasting an enviable location in this scenic...
Job Titles:
- Director of Sales & Marketing
- Example Ambassador
Marie has a background in Leisure and Tourism and holds several university qualifications in these fields. Marie originally worked at Tulfarris Golf Resort, County Wicklow, Ireland and was part of the team who oversaw the preparation of the resort for the Irish Seniors Open in 2000. Since that time Marie has worked in several exciting roles throughout the industry gaining essential tourism and hospitality industry contacts, and developing
Marie has extensive experience within Sales and Marketing and brings this experience and passion to this role.
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Ambassador & Regional Executive
- Ambassador & Regional Executive / Ambassador & Regional Executive
- Member of the Fairways
Mike Carroll is strength and conditioning coach specialising in the physical training of golfers. Originally from Cork, Mike has been based in Orange County California since 2016. Mike provides practical golf fitness tips through his various social media channels under the name @fit_for_golf. Through the creation of the Fit For Golf App he has been able to help over 2,000 golfers improve their golf and fitness. He also trains a number of players on the PGA and European Tour. Mike is an avid golfer himself and appreciates the struggles of the everyday player!
Mike is a valued member of the Fairways and FunDays team. He continues to play a very active role in the growth of Fairways and FunDays on the west coast of the United States.
Job Titles:
- Digital Marketing Coordinator
I first picked up a golf club at the age of 6 playing pitch n putt. At the age of 10 my father took me to Dromoland Golf & Country Club where I fell in love for the first time with the game we all love. I've been lucky enough to play golf at all level's both as an amateur and now as a PGA Golf Professional, however the one thing I've always kept is my love for the game of golf. I love to help golfer's improve their game as much as I enjoy playing the game of golf. I've always wanted to play a little more, meet new people and help golfers out anyway I can so Fairways and FunDays gives me the perfect opportunity to do all of these.
Paul has over 9 years experience working within the tourism to industry in Ireland. A native of Philadelphia and residing in Galway, Paul is responsible for curating & delivering customized vacations to Ireland. He has delivered hundreds of customized vacations, overseeing all client reservations and coordinating any complex group arrangements.
Job Titles:
- Director of Golf
- Director of Golf / Director of Golf
Peter Lawrie is one Ireland's most successful golf professionals of all time. After an outstanding amateur career, Peter turned professional in 2002. He became the first and only Irishman to be named the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year in 2003, following an exceptional first year on the European PGA Tour. This title has since been won by the likes of Martin Kaymer, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka. Peter won the Open de España (formerly the Spanish Open) in 2008. This is the national open golf championship of Spain and Peter joined Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer, Sergio Garcia and Colin Montgomerie in winning this prestigious tournament. In addition to this win, he finished in the Top 3 on three other occasions at the Spanish Open.
Phil has vast expertise of the Irish Golf and international Golf industries. In the past, Phil has worked on a number of major golf course construction projects in Ireland before specialising in the Golf Tourism and Golf Course management industries.
Phil has extensive experience within Logistics and Group Travel and has been personally responsible for implementing arrangements for travel of groups of up to 200 clients throughout the world. Phil brings this expertise to Fairways and FunDays. Phil is passionate about Ireland and firmly believes that Ireland has all of the attributes to become the global leader in terms of Golf Tourism. Phil is himself an avid golfer and represented a number of teams in the past.
In conjunction with his wife and the team employed by Fairways and FunDays, Phil has grown Fairways and FunDays from a family business into an industry leader within the Golf Tourism sector.
I started playing golf at the age of 11 at a 9 hole course near my home called Spanish Point Golf Club, like many children my age I was playing a variety of other sports at the time but once I started to really enjoy playing golf I joined Lahinch Golf Club, Both are links golf courses located on the West coast of Ireland and I'm a very proud Honorary Life Member of both clubs today.
I have played International level golf with Ireland at Girls and Ladies level. Unlike many girls at my level in Ireland I decided not to go to the States on a Golf Scholarship, I completed my Undergrad in Business & Management in Ireland at Maynooth University while on the Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarship Programme and my Masters in Sport Management at the University of Stirling in Scotland while on the International Sport Scholarship Programme. Over the summer months I have caddied at Lahinch Golf Club for 10 years and I have worked at Trump Doonbeg in the Golf Shop. For the past 3 winters I have spent my time in Boca Raton, Florida working at Woodfield Country Club in Golf Operations.
I'm new to the Professional side of the game as I have recently made the transition from Amateur to Professional golf at the start of 2020. I'm looking forward to exploring the teaching side of the game and sharing my knowledge with my students especially the shots required for the Irish wind! I am excited to join the team at Fairways and FunDays, I am very proud to be Irish and our company has revolutionised the Golf Vacation experience by providing the Ultimate Golf and Ireland experience for all our clients.