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Journey Through Ireland specialize in organizing golfing getaways for corporate events, leisure or golf touring vacations so you can sample the excellent golf courses Ireland has to offer. Ireland is a golfers paradise with it’s rugged coastlines, dramatic cliffs and breathtaking scenery. You can step in the footsteps of the greats and play on some of the most famous golf courses in the world. The landscape is also adorned with many top resorts and hotels.

While the golfers battle the famous Irish elements, travelling companions can relax and enjoy the first class leisure and spa facilities that many of the hotels have to offer and enjoy a local tour of the surrounding countryside.

We pride ourselves on planning a golfing vacation from start to finish that will exceed your expectations.

We look forward to welcoming you soon on a Journey Through Ireland Golfing vacation!

Aisling Byrne, Managing Director

ORGANIZING CONTENTS GOLF Introduction to Journey Through Ireland ...... Page 4 - 5 The Classic Southwest Tour - 8 Days ...... Page 6 - 7 & East Coast Hidden Secrets Tour - 8 Days ...... Page 8 - 9 VACATIONS TO Northwest Splendors Tour- 8 Days ...... Page 10 - 11 Ireland Championship Tour- 8 Days ...... Page 12 - 13 Tailor Made Golf Tours ...... Page 14 IRELAND FOR Dublin & East Coast Course Overview ...... Page 15 Southeast & Midlands Course Overview ...... Page 16 Southwest Course Overview ...... Page 17 OVER 30 YEARS West & Northwest Course Overview ...... Page 18

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One of the oldest courses in Ireland, is an enchanting place to play golf. It is rugged, distinctive, unusually varied and immensely entertaining. It’s a traditional out and back layout, situated next to the lovely beach of Liscannor Bay.

Quintessentially, epitomizing golf, this setting is a shot makers haven: Creativity and innovation offset awkward stances and lies; Discipline, patience and perserverance combat heather, gorse and relentless wind. With ‘hold your breath’ shots, ingenious bunker placement and several world-renowned blind spots, Lahinch’s options will test a golfers ability to strategize.

"Some of my fondest memories of great golfing holes in the world, include the number four and five holes at Lahinch."

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Day 1 – Fly into Shannon airport, where you will Day 5– You can enjoy a relaxing day with no be met by your Journey Through Ireland guide. travel as you will be playing in Dromoland Golf Transfer by coach to . Course situated on the grounds of . Overnight in the 4* Malton Hotel for 3 nights. Day 6 – Depart for Lahinch Golf Course, one of Day 2 – Depart for Waterville Links Golf Course in the finest links courses to be found anywhere in the Ring of Kerry,rated among the top 5 courses the world. Lahinch has played host to many in Ireland and the top 20 courses in the famous golfers, Phil Mickelson was so impressed World.The beauty of classic links land, that he declared it his “ favourite of all links surrounded by the sea will guarantee a courses in the World”. memorable experience. Overnight in the luxurious 5* Doonbeg Golf Day 3 – Depart for Old Head Links Golf Course in Resort where you will spend 2 nights. , built on a 220 acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Day 7– Finish your Journey Through Ireland Ocean. The course is a 72 and stretches out golfing tour with a memorable experience as we over 7,200 yards. All eighteen holes provide take you to the play at the magnificent stunning ocean views. Doonbeg Golf Course on your last day. The par 72 layout features a single loop of nine holes Day 4 – Depart for Ballybunion Golf Course, and nine back, playing 6,885 yards from the located on the North West coast of County back . The speed and direction of the wind Kerry, on a beautiful stretch of sand dunes cause constant variation of play. With such overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The course unique attributes and stunning views of the exudes a majestic feel that cannot be Atlantic Ocean from 16 holes, it’s clear you’ll compared. never play another course like it.

Overnight in the famous 5* Dromoland Castle Day 8 – Depart for Shannon airport to where you will spend 2 nights. commence your journey home.

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Portmarnock is consistently ranked amongst the top golf courses in the world. With a rich history closely aligned to the progression of , has hosted many major professional and amateur events including multiple Championships, the and the Irish Amateur Close Championship. From Sam Snead to , some of golf's best known names have tested their skills on this north sand spit. Considered by many as a fair but challenging test of golf, Portmarnock invites you to experience one of the purest links courses in the world.

"I know of no greater finish in the world than that of the last five holes at Portmarnock" Bernard Darwin

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Portmarnock is consistently ranked amongst the top golf courses in the world. With a rich history closely aligned to the progression of golf in Ireland, Portmarnock has hosted many major professional and amateur events including multiple Irish Open Championships, the Walker Cup and the Irish Amateur Close Championship. From Sam Snead to Seve The Ballesteros, some of golf's best known names Mount Juliet Golf Course have tested their skills on this north county Dublin sand spit. Considered by many as a fair but challenging test of golf, Portmarnock invites you to experience one of the purest links courses in the world. DUBLIN & EAST COAST HIDDEN SECRETS 8 DAYS "I know of no greater finish in the world than Call us today for a detailed quotation that of the last five holes at Portmarnock" Bernard Darwin

Day 1 – Arrive at Dublin Airport where you will be Set in a world of its own, on lush parkland in the met by your Journey Through Ireland guide. Travel south east of Ireland, the course is both to Kildare by coach. captivating and memorable.

Overnight in the 5* K Club Hotel where you will Day 5– Today you will play in the world famous K spend 5 nights. Club. Designed by , The Palmer Course and The Smurfit Course are Day 2 – Depart for the European considered two of Europe's finest Championship between Arklow & Wicklow. Ranked number 8 in Courses. No golf trip to Ireland is complete without the top golf courses in Ireland, The European club playing in the K Club where you can play both the is widely regarded as one of the last great links Ryder Cup and golf courses at courses to be built in the 20th Century. one venue. currently holds the course record of 67. Day 6 – Depart for Portmarnock Golf Course. Day 3 – Depart for Faithlegg Golf Course in Portmarnock has hosted some of the greatest Waterford. The course was home to the PGA Euro golfing tournaments including the Irish Open, Pro Tour in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Canadian Cup and the Jacques Leglise.

Day 4 – Depart for Mount Juliet in . Ranked Overnight in the 4* Portmarnock Hotel where you number 15 in the top golf courses in Ireland, Mount will spend 2 nights. Juliet was designed by Jack Nicklaus and first opened in 1991. Mount Juliet has hosted the Irish Day 7 – Depart for The Island Golf Course. The Open on three occasions and was the venue for Island Golf Club is located on the middle of three the Shell Wonderful World of Golf event. At the estuary-barrier complexes that lie at the mouths of WGC in 2002 at Mount Juliet, 49 of the top 50 estuaries in North County Dublin. No 11 ranked golfers in the world took part, including overall course in Ireland and voted no 26 “must play” winner, Tiger Woods. In 2004, Mount Juliet once courses in Top 100 Courses in the World again hosted the WGC - where on this occasion, – Nov 2005. Ernie Els was the deserving victor. Day 8 – Depart for Dublin airport to commence your journey home. 17th green at Portmarnock Golf Course 9 EXHILARATING LINKS

In the same vein as the scenery, Rosses Point is a real joy. It’s a strategic links with dramatic ondulations, raised plateau greens, high ground, low ground, challenging bunkering and cliffs. This course has it all, including unusual routing over three distinctly different sections. The back nine, especially the 11th and 17th, played on the headland, are truly magnificent. The sheer individuality of holes and the varied terrain makes Rosses Point an absolutely must-play golf course.

"...a tremendous test for the highest quality player and great fun for the modern competitor."

Rosses Point Golf Course www.journeythroughireland.com 1-800-828-0826 EXHILARATING LINKS

In the same vein as the scenery, Rosses Point is a real joy. It’s a strategic links with dramatic ondulations, raised plateau greens, high ground, low ground, challenging bunkering and cliffs. This course has it all, including unusual routing over three distinctly different sections. The back nine, especially the 11th and 17th, played on the headland, are truly magnificent. The sheer individuality of holes Enniscrone Golf Course Golf Course and the varied terrain makes Rosses Point an absolutely must-play golf course.

"...a tremendous test for the highest quality player and great fun for the modern NORTHWEST SPLENDORS competitor." 8 DAYS Peter Alliss Call us today for a detailed quotation

Day 1 – Arrive at Shannon airport where you will be Day 5 - Depart for Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh. met by your Journey Through Ireland guide. This challenging Championship Links golf course occupies magnificent Murvagh peninsula in Overnight in the 4*Radisson Blu in Sligo where you Donegal Bay, hence it is known locally as will spend 3 nights. Murvagh. The course is isolated from the outside world by a forest of evergreens washed on one Day 2 – Depart for Enniscrone Golf Course in Sligo. side by the great Atlantic Ocean and by Donegal Among the finest and most challenging traditional Bay on the others. It has been described as the Irish links courses. Enniscrone offers 27 holes on 400 of Ireland, similar in terrain with two loops acres of magnificent links lands, featuring the par of nine holes, the first nine an outer loop and the 73 Dunes Championship Links Course. second nine an inner loop running in the opposite direction. Day 3 – Depart from Rosses Point. Another one of Ireland’s great championship links and has hosted Day 6 – Depart for Ballyliffan Golf Course, most of Ireland’s major championships in its long Donegal’s most northerly golf club and is and venerable history. Three large beaches renowned for its hospitality, spectacular setting beneath the cliffs keep the Atlantic Ocean at bay and outstanding presentation standards all year as Benbulben Mountains competes with the round. ocean for scenic splendour on the land side. Day 7 – Depart for Carne in Co. Mayo. The course Day 4– Depart for Rosnapenna in Donegal. Home was the last links course to be designed by the late to two championship links courses (Sandy Hills and Eddie Hackett and it is now believed by many to Old Tom Morris) in one stunning coastal location. be his greatest challenge.

Overnight in 4* Harvey’s Point Hotel in Donegal Overnight in the 4* Hotel Westport. where you will spend three nights. Day 8 – Depart for Shannon airport to commence your journey home.

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Old Head Golf Links is one of the world’s most exhilarating sites upon which golf is played. A player feels as though they are on the edge of the world, three hundred feet up, looking over the edge of a cliff. Atlantic waves crash onto the rocks, booming and echoing as they smash into the cave tunnels. The do-or-die par five 12th is known as one of the most outrageous holes in golf - whatever you do with your tee shot, don’t bite off more than you can chew. It is unlikely you will play a more dramatic course anywhere in the world.

Old Head Golf Course www.journeythroughireland.com 1-800-828-0826 INSPIRED BEAUTY

Old Head Golf Links is one of the world’s most exhilarating sites upon which golf is played. A player feels as though they are on the edge of the world, three hundred feet up, looking over the edge of a cliff. Atlantic waves crash onto the rocks, booming and echoing as they smash into the cave tunnels. The do-or-die par five 12th is known as one of the most outrageous holes in golf - whatever you do Ballybunion Golf Course Dunloe Golf Course with your tee shot, don’t bite off more than you can chew. It is unlikely you will play a more dramatic course anywhere in the world. IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP 8 DAYS Call us today for a detailed quotation

Day 1 – Arrive in Dublin where you will be met by Top 100 Courses in the World – Nov 2005. your Journey Through Ireland guide. Overnight in the 5* where you will Overnight in the 5* K Club Hotel where you will spend 2 nights. spend 2 nights. Day 5– Depart for the Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale Day 2 – You will play at the K Club Golf Course. Co Cork. Built on a 220 acre diamond of land, Designed by Arnold Palmer, The Palmer Ryder Cup jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean. Course and The Smurfit Course are considered two With the ever changing sea breezes, the course of Europe's finest Championship Courses. No golf provides a stern test to the touring pro and the trip to Ireland is complete without playing in the K high handicapper alike. Club where you can play both the Ryder Cup and European Open golf courses at one venue. Day 6 - Depart for Waterville Links Golf Course in the Ring of Kerry, rated among the top 5 courses in Day 3 – Depart for Mount Juliet Golf Course in Ireland and the top 20 courses in the World. The Kilkenny. Ranked number 15 in the top golf courses beauty of classic links land, surrounded by the sea in Ireland, Mount Juliet was designed by Jack will guarantee a memorable experience. Nicklaus and first opened in 1991. Set in a world of its own, on lush parkland in the south east of Overnight in the 4* Killarney Hotel where you Ireland, the course is both captivating and will spend 2 nights. memorable. Day 7 - Depart for Ballybunion Golf Course, Overnight in 5* Mount Juliet. located on the North West coast of , on a beautiful stretch of sand dunes overlooking Day 4 – Depart for Fota Island Golf Course in Co the Atlantic Ocean. The course exudes a majestic Cork. The Island Golf Club is located on the middle feel that cannot be compared. of three estuary-barrier complexes that lie at the mouths of estuaries in North County Dublin. No 11 Day 8 – Depart for Shannon airport to commence ranked course in Ireland and voted no 26 “must your journey home. play” courses in Golf World

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TAILOR MADE GOLF TOURS

Ireland is a golfer’s paradise. There are over 400 golf courses in Ireland and many are world famous - especially links courses which are unique to Ireland and Scotland. Journey Through Ireland will carefully plan your golfing vacation and will design a Tailor-Made Golf Tour which will provide the expertise needed to ensure that your golf holiday is a memorable one.

Whether you choose your Irish golf vacation itinerary on the more famous trails or decide to discover the hidden gems of Ireland, Journey Through Ireland can organize it.

GOLF ACCOMMODATION

Choose from our wide range of accommodation options. Why not stay in a range of accommodation choices to get a real sense of Ireland. Choose from selected Bed & Breakfasts, step up to comfortable Irish Country Hotels, or indulge yourself and select a Hotel. Why not upgrade to a Castle and enjoy Irish breakfast each morning! Visit www.journeythroughireland.com for a full range of accommodation choices. TRANSPORT

Travel in style on any itinerary. Our top of the range luxury fleet ensures that you can travel in comfort and style. Journey Through Ireland can organize a coach with driver guide for large groups or for the Independent traveller you can rent a car with Hertz car hire. Call us today to discuss the best transport option to meet your vacation requirements.

GOLF COURSES

There are so many challenging courses to choose from. The following pages will outline a sample of the wide range of courses you can choose from on your Tailor Made Golf vacation.

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FORREST LI LE GOLF CLUB DUN LAOGHAIRE GOLF CLUB Co. Dublin Co. Dublin

Set in a mature Parkland with stunning surroundings, Dun Laoghaire golf club is set against an inspiring Forrest Little golf club is designed by Fred Hawtree and backdrop of the Wicklow mountains. 97 years old it is is one of the most popular courses in Dublin. This is the one of the best golf courses in Ireland with a luxurious ideal golf course to start and finish your golfing holiday. Clubhouse boasting stunning views. Borrowing some With sixty six bunkers, with water coming into play on features from links courses, the wide tempting fairways eight of the holes and superb greens, Forrest Little will are deceptively challenging. The large undulating ensure you enjoy a truly great golfing experience. greens will seriously put a golfer to the test.

PORTMARNOCK GOLF CLUB LU RELLSTOWN GOLF CLUB Co. Dublin Co. Dublin

TAILOR MADE GOLF TOURS

Ireland is a golfer’s paradise. There are over 400 golf courses in Ireland and many are world famous - especially links courses which are unique to Ireland and Scotland. Journey Through Ireland will carefully plan your golfing vacation and will design a Tailor-Made Golf Tour which will provide the expertise needed to ensure that your golf holiday is a memorable one. Ranked as one of the best golf courses in the world, is one of Ireland's finest 5 star Whether you choose your Irish golf vacation itinerary on the more famous trails or decide to discover Portmarnock has hosted some of the greatest golfing Resorts. It is the gentle rolling countryside with lakes the hidden gems of Ireland, Journey Through Ireland can organize it. tournaments including the Irish Open, Canadian Cup and ancient trees that make this an incredible course and the Jacques Leglise. Portmarnock has welcomed designed by Tom MacKenzie and Donald Steel. This the greatest Amateur and Professional golfers from course offers an air of tranquil retreat and a sense of GOLF ACCOMMODATION Arnold Palmer to Padraig Harrington. escape that all golfers relish.

Choose from our wide range of accommodation options. Why not stay in a range of accommodation choices to get a real sense of Ireland. Choose from selected Bed & Breakfasts, step THE ISLAND GOLF CLUB DONABATE GOLF CLUB up to comfortable Irish Country Hotels, or indulge yourself and select a Manor House Hotel. Why not Co. Dublin Co. Dublin upgrade to a Castle and enjoy Irish breakfast each morning! Visit www.journeythroughireland.com for a full range of accommodation choices. TRANSPORT

Travel in style on any itinerary. Our top of the range luxury fleet ensures that you can travel in comfort and style. Journey Through Ireland can organize a coach with driver guide for large groups or for the Independent traveller you can rent a car with Hertz car hire. Call us today to discuss the best transport The Island Golf Club is a classic links championship Failte Ireland approved, Donabate Golf Club is a 27 option to meet your vacation requirements. course. The land which forms the Island Golf Club was hole parkland course that offers varying challenges on a gift of nature laid down on a spur of gravel in glacial each nine created by a combination of water times. Located on the middle of three estuary-barrier hazards, undulating greens and mature trees. Golfers GOLF COURSES complexes that lie at the mouths of estuaries in North can prepare for their round on the natural grass County Dublin. Voted no 26 “must play” courses in Golf practice range, which includes two greens and a There are so many challenging courses to choose from. The following pages will outline a sample of World Top 100 Courses in the World – Nov 2005. practice bunker. the wide range of courses you can choose from on your Tailor Made Golf vacation.

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GLASSON GOLF CLUB K CLUB Co. Westmeath Co. Kildare SOUTHEAST & MIDLANDS This course has justifiably earned an International No golf trip to Ireland is complete without playing in reputation as one of the most challenging and scenic the K Club where you can play both the Ryder Cup golf courses in Ireland. Designed by Ryder Cup star, and European Open golf courses at one venue. The Christy O’Connor Jnr, no matter what your level of golf best way to describe the course at The K Club is that of expertise, the course is cleverly crafted, so you can tee an inland links. The Course has many dramatic off for a relaxing round while soaking up the Glasson landscapes with dune type mounding throughout, atmosphere, or test your game to championship level. making the course a true Championship Golf Course.

DRUIDS GLEN THE EUROPEAN CLUB Co. Wicklow Co. Wicklow

Ranked number 37 in the top golf courses in Ireland Ranked number 8 in the top golf courses in Ireland, The and known to many as the “Augusta of Europe” is European club is widely regarded as one of the last famous for hosting the Irish open on four occasions. great links courses to be built in the 20th Century. The Druids Glen is a Championship 18 hole parkland European club hosted the Irish PGA Championship in course with beautifully manicured tree-lined fairways, 2007 and 2008. Tiger Woods currently holds the course historical landmarks and spectacular water features. record of 67.

BUNCLODY GOLF CLUB MOUNT JULIET GOLF COURSE Co. Wexford Co. Kilkenny

Bunclody is situated in 300 acres of breathtaking Ranked number 15 in the top golf courses in Ireland, parklands. Recently voted “The best hidden gem in the course is both captivating and memorable. It has Ireland”. The championship course runs over 7,000 established itself as a premier venue for professional yards on the banks of the river Slaney and has a and leisure golfers from around the world. Mount Juliet diversity of golf holes, rarely seen on one golf course. hosted the WGC American Express Golf Both a memorable and unique aspect of this course is Championship in September 2002 & 2004. Tiger Woods the 18th hole where you are taken by elevator 5 floors commented that it had “Perfect fairways and the best up to the tee box giving a bird’s eye view over the river greens we have putted on all year”. as you ascend. 16 www.journeythroughireland.com 1-800-828-0826 SOUTHEWEST COURSES

OLD HEAD GOLF LINKS BALLYBUNION (THE OLD COURSE) Co. Cork Co. Kerry

Old head golf links is built on a 220 acre diamond of Located on the North West coast of County Kerry, on a land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic beautiful stretch of sand dunes overlooking the Ocean. The course is a par 72 and stretches out over Atlantic Ocean. The course exudes a majestic feel 7,200 yards. All eighteen holes provide stunning ocean that cannot be compared. With beautifully contoured views. With the ever changing sea breezes, the course fairways that tumble down through grassy dunes, it’s provides a stern test to the touring pro and the high no wonder these challenging holes have been handicapper alike. consistently rated among the top courses in the World.

WATERVILLE GOLF LINKS DOONBEG GOLF COURSE Co. Kerry Co. Clare

Golf at Waterville is a mystical experience. Over 100 Officially opened in 2002, and was immediately years old, Waterville is rated among the top 20 courses designated as Golf Digests “Best New International in the World. Numerous professional tournaments have Course”. The speed and direction of the wind cause been held here and over 40 of the world’s greatest constant variation of play. With such unique attributes champions from Sam Snead to and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from 16 experienced the links. holes, it’s clear you’ll never play another course like it.

LAHINCH GOLF COURSE MANOR GOLF CLUB Co. Clare Co.

Lahinch is undoubtedly one of the finest links courses features the last major golf course to be found anywhere in the world. The most famous designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Senior holes are the long 5th measuring 482 meters par 5 and – his majestic design has gained international acclaim the short 6th 155 meters. However, every hole around as one of his finest creations. The exquisite parkland of Lahinch is a real challenge for the discerning golfer. the Manor has been preserved with the challenging Lahinch has played host to many famous golfers, not course set amidst mature trees and incorporating least Greg Norman who played it before heading to many aquatic features including a 14 acre lake the British Open in 1999. anchoring the front nine holes.

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LOUGH ERNE (the faldo championship course) ROSAPENNA GOLF COURSE Co. Fermanagh Co. Donegal WEST & NORTHWEST

Designed by 6 time major winner Nick Faldo, Lough Is home to two championship links courses (Sandy Hills Erne is a 7,167 yard par 72 course with a spectacular and Old Tom Morris) in one stunning coastal location. setting. There are stunning views from every hole with Sandy Hills is in many ways the ideal of a modern golf the waters of the Lough coming into play on 11 holes. links. Intended for the serious golfer, its narrow fairways Fairways are link courses on a truly exceptional inland appear constricting from the tee, but the landing course. The touring professional for is the areas sculpted from the dunes are deceptively wide. current number 1 player in the world Rory McIlory. This really is a spectacular course.

BALLYLIFFIN GOLF CLUB ENNISCRONE THE DUNES GOLF CLUB Co. Donegal Co. Sligo

Ballyliffin boasts two championship links courses “The Among the finest and most challenging traditional Irish Old Links” and “Glashedy Links”. It is Donegal’s most links courses. Enniscrone offers 27 holes on 400 acres of northerly golf club and is renowned for its hospitality, magnificent links lands, featuring the par 73 Dunes spectacular setting and outstanding presentation Championship Links Course. The Dunes has quietly standards all year round. Both courses offer a stern test become one of Ireland’s top ranked championships measuring 6,937 yards and 7,220 yards respectively. links.

SLIGO GOLF CLUB (ROSSES POINT) CARNE GOLF LINKS Co. Sligo Co. Mayo

Another one of Ireland’s great championship links and Carne in North Mayo on the West Coast of Ireland lies has hosted most of Ireland’s major championships in its in magnificent unspoiled sand dunes overlooking long and venerable history. Three large beaches Blacksod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean near the town beneath the cliffs keep the Atlantic Ocean at bay as of Belmullet. The course was the last links course to be Benbulben Mountains competes with the ocean for designed by the late Eddie Hackett and it is now scenic splendor on the land side. Many believe Rosses believed by many to be his greatest challenge. The point offers the finest 18 holes in the country. course measures 6,119 yards and is a par 73.

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