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Golf Ireland: County Kilkenny

7 clubs where visitors can book a round, each with the nearest places to stay on Mooch. 7 take visitors any day; 1 have rooms on site.

7 golf clubs – tap a flag for details

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Mountain View Golf Club

Ballyhale

Parkland

18Holes
71Par
5,941Yards
1997Founded

Plateau course with panoramic views over the Kilkenny countryside, just off the N9.

Visitors any dayBuggiesRestaurant / bar

Green fee: €20 Mon–Fri
Midweek fee: €20

Club website +353 56 776 8122

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Eat & drink nearby

Knockdrinna Café Café · Stonyford · ~5 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Café); also 2025
Tābú Restaurant · Thomastown · ~6 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best World Cuisine, Customer Service); 2025 World Cuisine
Lady Helen Restaurant, Mount Juliet Estate Hotel restaurant · Thomastown · 6 mi · Map Michelin star; Irish Restaurant Awards Kilkenny Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Chef (John Kelly) 2026

Local taxis

Thomastown Cabs · 087 656 2620 (Thomastown, ~5 mi (Kilkenny.com taxi operators list))
Nore Cabs · 083 889 9043 (Grennan, Thomastown, ~5 mi (Golden Pages))

Callan Golf Club

Callan

Parkland

18Holes
71Par
–Yards
1929Founded

Parkland with water in play on eight holes, including the 155-yard carry on the par-3 12th.

Visitors any daySocieties

Green fee: From €25
Midweek fee: €30
Society rate: €30 pp

Club website Email the club +353 56 772 5136

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Castlecomer Golf Club

Castlecomer

Parkland

18Holes
72Par
6,445Yards
–Founded

Parkland built to USGA standards in the Castlecomer plateau, extended to 18 holes in 2003.

Visitors any dayBuggiesRestaurant / bar

Designer: Pat Ruddy
Green fee: €35 midweek
Midweek fee: €35
Society rate: €35 pp

Club website Email the club +353 56 444 1139

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Gowran Park Golf Club

Gowran

Parkland

18Holes
71Par
6,682Yards
2001Founded

Parkland course laid out within Gowran Park racecourse, with five holes playing through the track.

Visitors any dayDriving rangeBuggiesRestaurant / bar

Designer: Jeff Howes
Green fee: €35 Mon–Fri (Oct 2025–Mar 2026)
Midweek fee: €35

Club website Email the club +353 56 772 6699

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Eat & drink nearby

Tābú Restaurant · Thomastown · ~6 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best World Cuisine, Customer Service); 2025 World Cuisine

Local taxis

Thomastown Cabs · 087 656 2620 (Thomastown, ~6 mi (Kilkenny.com taxi operators list))
Nore Cabs · 083 889 9043 (Grennan, Thomastown, ~6 mi (Golden Pages))

Kilkenny Golf Club

Kilkenny

Parkland

18Holes
71Par
6,475Yards
1896Founded

Historic parkland just outside Kilkenny city, featuring an ancient fulacht fiadh on the course.

Visitors any dayBuggiesRestaurant / bar

Green fee: From €45
Midweek fee: €20
Society rate: €40 pp
Station: Kilkenny MacDonagh (1.5 mi)

Club website Email the club +353 56 776 5400

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Eat & drink nearby

Campagne Restaurant · Kilkenny city · 1.5 mi · Map Michelin one star (2026 guide); Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Restaurant); also 2025
Left Bank Gastropub · Kilkenny city · 1.5 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Gastro Pub)
Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro Café · Kilkenny city · 1.5 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Casual Dining, Innovator, Social Media); 2025 Contemporary Irish Cuisine
Petronella Restaurant · Kilkenny city (Butterslip Lane) · 1.5 mi · Map Georgina Campbell Awards 2025 – Historic Destination

Local taxis

Kilkenny Taxi Company · +353 87 777 7677 (The Parade, Kilkenny)
Kilkenny Taxis – Ray Cabs · +353 86 888 2777 (Highhays, Kilkenny)

Pococke Golf Centre

Kilkenny

Parkland

18Holes
61Par
3,049Yards
–Founded

Pay-and-play short parkland course (7 par 4s, 11 par 3s) on 80 acres at the edge of Kilkenny city, also offering FootGolf.

Visitors any dayBar snacks

Station: Kilkenny MacDonagh (1.5 mi)

Club website Email the club 083 867 0602

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Eat & drink nearby

Campagne Restaurant · Kilkenny city · 2 mi · Map Michelin one star (2026 guide); Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Restaurant); also 2025
Left Bank Gastropub · Kilkenny city · 2 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Gastro Pub)
Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro Café · Kilkenny city · 2 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Casual Dining, Innovator, Social Media); 2025 Contemporary Irish Cuisine
Ristorante Rinuccini Restaurant · Kilkenny city · 2 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Wine Experience); also 2025

Local taxis

Kilkenny Taxi Company · +353 87 777 7677 (The Parade, Kilkenny)
Kilkenny Taxis – Ray Cabs · +353 86 888 2777 (Highhays, Kilkenny)

Mount Juliet Estate Golf Club

Thomastown

Parkland

18Holes
72Par
7,264Yards
1991Founded

Nicklaus-designed parkland on a 1,500-acre estate that hosted the Irish Open and WGC American Express Championships (Tiger Woods 2002).

Visitors any dayDriving rangeBuggiesRestaurant / barRooms on site

Designer: Jack Nicklaus
Ranked: Former Irish Open & WGC venue
Green fee: From €160
Handicap: Handicap certificate required
Station: Thomastown (2.5 mi)

Club website Email the club +353 56 777 3064

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More places to stay near Thomastown →

Eat & drink nearby

Tābú Restaurant · Thomastown · 2 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best World Cuisine, Customer Service); 2025 World Cuisine
Knockdrinna Café Café · Stonyford · 2 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Café); also 2025
Wildflower Tearooms (Sanctuary at Kilfane House) Café · Kilfane, Thomastown · ~4 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Kilkenny county winner (Best Newcomer)

Local taxis

Thomastown Cabs · 087 656 2620 (Thomastown-based (Kilkenny.com taxi operators list))
Nore Cabs · 083 889 9043 (Grennan, Thomastown (Golden Pages))

Green fees are the lowest published adult visitor rate we found, usually 2026 prices; they change by season and day. Many clubs ask visitors for a handicap certificate or limit tee times at weekends, so check with the club before you book. Distances are straight-line.

Golf Ireland: County Kilkenny

Mountain View Golf Club

Callan Golf Club

Castlecomer Golf Club

Gowran Park Golf Club

Kilkenny Golf Club

Pococke Golf Centre

Mount Juliet Estate Golf Club

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