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Golf Ireland: County Laois

7 clubs where visitors can book a round, each with the nearest places to stay on Mooch. 6 take visitors any day; 1 have rooms on site.

7 golf clubs – tap a flag for details

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Abbeyleix Golf Club

Abbeyleix

Parkland

18Holes
72Par
–Yards
–Founded

Parkland 1 km from Abbeyleix offering a fair test for all levels.

Visitors any daySocieties

Designer: Mel Flanagan
Green fee: €25–€30
Handicap: 28 max

Club website Email the club +353 57 873 1450

Stay nearby

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Eat & drink nearby

Bramley Restaurant · Abbeyleix · 1 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Restaurant)
Mueller & O'Connell Bakery Café · Abbeyleix · 1 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Café)
Bowe's Foodhall & Café Café · Durrow · ~6 mi · Map Georgina Campbell Awards 2025 (Café); Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Casual Dining); 2025 Laois overall winner

Local taxis

Nippy's Taxi Abbeyleix · (085)-8470022

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort

Killenard

Parkland

18Holes
72Par
7,319Yards
2004Founded

Five-star resort course with five lakes, 98 bunkers and Slieve Bloom views; Seve Ballesteros Natural Golf School on site.

Visitors any dayDriving rangeBuggiesRestaurant / barSocietiesRooms on site

Designer: Seve Ballesteros & Jeff Howes
Courses: Ballesteros Championship 18 + Leix par-3 course
Green fee: €120 weekday, €135 weekend
Midweek fee: €120

Club website Email the club +353 57 869 5000

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More places to stay near Killenard →

Eat & drink nearby

Solas Eco Garden Centre (café) Café · Portarlington · ~5 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Sustainable Practices)
Batonís Restaurant · Emo · ~6 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Wine Experience); 2025 Customer Service

Local taxis

DB Cabs (Portarlington) · (086) 405 9077
John Whelan (taxi, Portarlington) · (057)8623375 (Golden Pages taxi listing, Main St)

Mountrath Golf Club

Mountrath

Parkland

18Holes
71Par
–Yards
1929Founded

River Nore runs through this affordable parkland with Slieve Bloom views; extended to 18 holes in 1994.

Visitors any daySocieties

Green fee: €25–€30
Society rate: €20 pp

Club website Email the club +353 57 873 2558

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Local taxis

Keenan Cab · (087)2922300 (Church St, Mountrath)

Portarlington Golf Club

Portarlington

Parkland

18Holes
71Par
–Yards
1908Founded

Mature tree-lined parkland on the River Barrow, whose closing holes are among the toughest in the area; par-3 12th over a pond.

Visitors any daySocieties

Designer: Eddie Hackett
Green fee: €30–€40

Club website Email the club +353 57 862 3115

Stay nearby

More places to stay near Portarlington →

Eat & drink nearby

Solas Eco Garden Centre (café) Café · Portarlington · ~3 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Sustainable Practices)
Batonís Restaurant · Emo · ~5 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Wine Experience); 2025 Customer Service

Local taxis

DB Cabs (Portarlington) · (086) 405 9077
John Whelan (taxi, Portarlington) · (057)8623375 (Golden Pages taxi listing, Main St)

Portlaoise Golf Club

Portlaoise

Parkland

18Holes
69Par
5,124Yards
2005Founded

Short parkland course on the site of the old Maryborough Golf Club.

Visitors: by arrangement

Midweek fee: €20
Society rate: €30 pp

Club website Email the club +353 57 866 1557

Stay nearby

More places to stay near Portlaoise →

Eat & drink nearby

O'Gorman's Bar & Restaurant Gastropub · Portlaoise · 2 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Gastro Pub)
Namo Restaurant · Portlaoise · 2 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best World Cuisine)
Treacy's Bar and Restaurant Gastropub · The Heath · ~6 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Customer Service); 2025 Laois Best Gastro Pub

Local taxis

J Taxi Services (Portlaoise) · 087 242 1876
Peacocks Taxis Portlaoise · (087) 2812299

The Heath Golf Club

Portlaoise

Heathland

18Holes
71Par
–Yards
1889Founded

Ancient 'inland links' heathland with three natural lakes, playable year-round; one of Ireland's oldest inland clubs.

Visitors any dayDriving rangeRestaurant / barSocieties

Green fee: €20–€30
Midweek fee: From €20
Society rate: €20 pp

Club website Email the club +353 57 864 6533

Stay nearby

More places to stay near Portlaoise →

Eat & drink nearby

Treacy's Bar and Restaurant Gastropub · The Heath · 1 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Customer Service); 2025 Laois Best Gastro Pub
O'Gorman's Bar & Restaurant Gastropub · Portlaoise · ~4 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Gastro Pub)
Namo Restaurant · Portlaoise · ~4 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best World Cuisine)
Batonís Restaurant · Emo · ~4 mi · Map Irish Restaurant Awards 2026 – Laois county winner (Best Wine Experience); 2025 Customer Service

Local taxis

J Taxi Services (Portlaoise) · 087 242 1876
Peacocks Taxis Portlaoise · (087) 2812299

Rathdowney Golf Club

Rathdowney

Parkland

18Holes
–Par
–Yards
1930Founded

104-acre undulating parkland in south-west Laois, extended to 18 holes in 1997.

Visitors any daySocieties

Green fee: €30
Society rate: €30 pp

Club website Email the club +353 505 46170

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Local taxis

Rathdowney rural hackney (TFI-licensed) · 086 459 3167 (Listed on Transport for Ireland rural hackney finder; operator name not published)

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 Laois

Abbeyleix Golf Club

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort

Mountrath Golf Club

Portarlington Golf Club

Portlaoise Golf Club

The Heath Golf Club

Rathdowney Golf Club

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