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The seventh annual Sunway Golf Classic to Morocco will take place from November 20th to 27th

The seventh annual Sunway Golf Classic to Morocco will take place from November 20th to 27th. Professional for the trip is Martin Sludds, twice Irish Professional Champion and a former European Tour Player. The golf group will be based at the four-star Argana Hotel. The classic is aimed at all levels of golfers and Martin will be working closely with individual golfers. The package includes three days competition fees at Les Dunes and the Royal Agadir Club - the cost is £599 per golfer or £499 for non-golfers. There is a limited availability for single rooms at no extra cost. Further information from Sunway on 01-2886828. New this winter from Sunway is also the Hotel Tikida Beach, which features extensive sports facilities and is the home of the Agadir Centre of Thalassotheraphy.

Autumn gold is a great description for the recent launch of the Scotland Autumn/Winter programme. Take your pick from a huge range of castles, hotels, hostels and self-catering. Special offers abound, from two for the price of one to extra nights free. Aer Lingus has two for the price of one to Glasgow from £79 and Edinburgh for £99. Scottish City Link bus services offer Aer Lingus passengers an exclusive deal of £10 sterling to anywhere on their network. Check out Ryanair's website for special offers to Prestwick, only 40 minutes to Glasgow by train, www.ryanair.com

Ti Chulainn, in Co Armagh, is devoted to the cultural heritage of the Ring of Gullion, its language, literary heritage in Irish and English, storytelling, traditional and seannos singing, music, dance, folklore and drama. They will be running courses in cultural heritage, including a mummers festival, over Halloween - and one of the few winter schools. More details from An Mullach Ban, Co Armagh. Tel: 08-012380-888828

CIE Tours International's Christmas Festive Breaks programme for 1999 includes the Great Southern Hotel Killarney, the West County Hotel Ennis and the Rochestown Park Hotel. Prices are from £239 for a three-day break which includes accommodation, meals and a full programme of entertainment. Good news for lone travellers - some hotels are not charging single room supplement. Brochures from 017031888. Next year is Oberammergau 2000 and CIE Tours will be organising a selection of tours for the famous passion play.

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