Golfing in Laois
Golfers are spoilt for choice with five club parkland golf courses and the magnificent new Seve Ballesteros championship course at Killenard nearby. You wont believe the value and quality these courses offer. All are from 10 minute to 30 minute drive from Castle Durrow. Go a little further and you can play the championship course at Carlow or the famous Mount Juliet.
Why Golf in Laois?
Co. Laois
Phone 057-8731450
www.abbeyleixgolfclub.ie
Abbeyleix Golf Club was founded in 1895 and was recently extended to 18 holes by course designer Mel Flanagan. It offers a challenging but fair round to all abilities and the new water features and wildlife area enhance an already magnificent parklands course.
With the Cullenagh hills to the north and the panoramic Slieve Bloom Mountains to the west, Abbeyleix Golf Club is located against a backdrop of beautiful geographical features.
Conveniently located on the Ballyroan Road just outside Abbeyleix, it is an ideally accessible location for any golf outing.
The green fees are €15 (weekdays) and €20 (weekends). It is open for full membership.
Abbeyleix is approx 10 minutes drive from Castle Durrow.
Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet is a spectacular course where the Irish Open has been played. Set in rolling parkland near Thomastown, Mount Juliet is a must for those who want to trace the footsteps of the world's top golfers.
Mount Juliet is approx 50 minutes drive from Castle Durrow
Mountrath
Knockanina, Mountrath, Co. Laois
Phone 057-8632558/32643
Fax 057-8632643
www.mountrathgolfclub.ie
Mountrath Golf Course, where the river Nore meanders quietly through the course and comes into play on the 13th, 14th and 15th holes, was founded in 1929 and extended to 18 holes in 1994.
Two years later the club won the Barton Cup, the most coveted trophy in Leinster Golf, for the second time, the previous victory coming in 1973.
Mountrath's lush fairways, excellent greens and well manicured areas will test the ability of all golfers.
New greens at the 10th and 16th holes, extended tees and new water features will all add to the quality of the course.
The increases in membership, visitors and societies are testament to the growing popularity and reputation of this Laois gem.
After their rounds, golfers can enjoy the hospitality of the cozy, friendly clubhouse.
Mountrath is approx 20 minutes drive from Castle Durrow.
Rathdowney
Coolnaboul, Rathdowney, Co.Laois
Phone 0505-46170
www.rathdowneygolfclub.com
With the Devil's Bit to the west and the Slieve Blooms to the north, Rathdowney is another of those Laois golf courses located against the backdrop of stunning geographical features.
Originally a nine-hole course. and founded in 1930, it was designed by the renowned course architect Eddie Hackett, who also designed Portarlington.
Rathdowney was extended to 18 holes in 1994 and the result is a beautiful, but challenging, par 71 course which has a pleasant rural ambience and serenity.
Rathdowney is approx 15 minutes drive from Castle Durrow.
The Heath
The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Phone 057-8646533
www.theheathgc.ie
Golf has been played on the Heath near Portlaoise since the 1880s and the club was founded in 1930.
Formed on open heath lands, this championship course incorporates three natural lakes and is noted for its rough heather and gorse furze, features that offer a challenge to all golfers.
There have been a number of significant developments at the course in the last ten years, including the installation of an automatic irrigation system and a ten-bay driving range.
The Heath is approx 25 minutes drive from Castle Durrow.
The Heritage Golf and Country Club
Killenard, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Phone 057-8645994
Fax 057-8645052
www.theheritagegolf.com
The Heritage Golf & Country Club is the new championship Golf Course designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes. This course is based in Killenard, Co. Laois and has a magnificently appointed Clubhouse and the Seve Ballesteros ' Natural' School. This golf course is hosting the AIB Senior Golf Championships in 2005.
Another unique element to the Heritage at Killenard and separate from the golf course is the Indoor and Outdoor Bowls Green Stadiums. The indoor bowls stadium is unique to the Republic of Ireland and is hosting Wold-class Bowls Tournaments.
18 Hole Championship Golf Course, co-designed by Seve Ballesteros/Jeff Howes. 2004 Green Fees Rates Approx (Check with Club)-€80 Mon-Fri, €100 Sat,Sun-Bank Holidays.
Esker Hills, Offaly - 40 mins drive
K-Club, Kildare 45 mins drive
Birr Golf Club 45 mins drive
Kilkenny Club 30 mins drive
Carlow Golf Club 30 mins drive
Glasson Golf Club 1 hour drive
Mount Wolsley Club 1 hour drive
Golfers are spoilt for choice with five club parkland golf courses and the magnificent new Seve Ballesteros championship course at Killenard nearby. You wont believe the value and quality these courses offer. All are from 10 minute to 30 minute drive from Castle Durrow. Go a little further and you can play the championship course at Carlow or the famous Mount Juliet.
Why Golf in Laois?
- There are seven quality parkland golf courses in the County which suit all levels of golfers
- The golf courses offer some of the most competitive green fees in Ireland. (€15-30) Supplement for Heritage Golf Course. See below for fees.
- All are within a short drive of each other.
Co. Laois
Phone 057-8731450
www.abbeyleixgolfclub.ie
Abbeyleix Golf Club was founded in 1895 and was recently extended to 18 holes by course designer Mel Flanagan. It offers a challenging but fair round to all abilities and the new water features and wildlife area enhance an already magnificent parklands course.
With the Cullenagh hills to the north and the panoramic Slieve Bloom Mountains to the west, Abbeyleix Golf Club is located against a backdrop of beautiful geographical features.
Conveniently located on the Ballyroan Road just outside Abbeyleix, it is an ideally accessible location for any golf outing.
The green fees are €15 (weekdays) and €20 (weekends). It is open for full membership.
Abbeyleix is approx 10 minutes drive from Castle Durrow.
Mount Juliet
Mount Juliet is a spectacular course where the Irish Open has been played. Set in rolling parkland near Thomastown, Mount Juliet is a must for those who want to trace the footsteps of the world's top golfers.
Mount Juliet is approx 50 minutes drive from Castle Durrow
Mountrath
Knockanina, Mountrath, Co. Laois
Phone 057-8632558/32643
Fax 057-8632643
www.mountrathgolfclub.ie
Mountrath Golf Course, where the river Nore meanders quietly through the course and comes into play on the 13th, 14th and 15th holes, was founded in 1929 and extended to 18 holes in 1994.
Two years later the club won the Barton Cup, the most coveted trophy in Leinster Golf, for the second time, the previous victory coming in 1973.
Mountrath's lush fairways, excellent greens and well manicured areas will test the ability of all golfers.
New greens at the 10th and 16th holes, extended tees and new water features will all add to the quality of the course.
The increases in membership, visitors and societies are testament to the growing popularity and reputation of this Laois gem.
After their rounds, golfers can enjoy the hospitality of the cozy, friendly clubhouse.
Mountrath is approx 20 minutes drive from Castle Durrow.
Rathdowney
Coolnaboul, Rathdowney, Co.Laois
Phone 0505-46170
www.rathdowneygolfclub.com
With the Devil's Bit to the west and the Slieve Blooms to the north, Rathdowney is another of those Laois golf courses located against the backdrop of stunning geographical features.
Originally a nine-hole course. and founded in 1930, it was designed by the renowned course architect Eddie Hackett, who also designed Portarlington.
Rathdowney was extended to 18 holes in 1994 and the result is a beautiful, but challenging, par 71 course which has a pleasant rural ambience and serenity.
Rathdowney is approx 15 minutes drive from Castle Durrow.
The Heath
The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Phone 057-8646533
www.theheathgc.ie
Golf has been played on the Heath near Portlaoise since the 1880s and the club was founded in 1930.
Formed on open heath lands, this championship course incorporates three natural lakes and is noted for its rough heather and gorse furze, features that offer a challenge to all golfers.
There have been a number of significant developments at the course in the last ten years, including the installation of an automatic irrigation system and a ten-bay driving range.
The Heath is approx 25 minutes drive from Castle Durrow.
The Heritage Golf and Country Club
Killenard, Portarlington, Co. Laois
Phone 057-8645994
Fax 057-8645052
www.theheritagegolf.com
The Heritage Golf & Country Club is the new championship Golf Course designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes. This course is based in Killenard, Co. Laois and has a magnificently appointed Clubhouse and the Seve Ballesteros ' Natural' School. This golf course is hosting the AIB Senior Golf Championships in 2005.
Another unique element to the Heritage at Killenard and separate from the golf course is the Indoor and Outdoor Bowls Green Stadiums. The indoor bowls stadium is unique to the Republic of Ireland and is hosting Wold-class Bowls Tournaments.
18 Hole Championship Golf Course, co-designed by Seve Ballesteros/Jeff Howes. 2004 Green Fees Rates Approx (Check with Club)-€80 Mon-Fri, €100 Sat,Sun-Bank Holidays.
Esker Hills, Offaly - 40 mins drive
K-Club, Kildare 45 mins drive
Birr Golf Club 45 mins drive
Kilkenny Club 30 mins drive
Carlow Golf Club 30 mins drive
Glasson Golf Club 1 hour drive
Mount Wolsley Club 1 hour drive
