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Carton House Golf

Maynooth

average rating is 5 out of 5

Carton House Golf is one of Ireland’s strongest resort choices for golfers who want championship golf, luxury accommodation and easy access from the UK. Set within 1,100 acres of private parkland in Maynooth, County Kildare, it feels peaceful and tucked away, yet sits around 25 minutes from both Dublin Airport and Dublin city centre, making it ideal for a short golf break or a longer Irish golf holiday.

Golfers have two excellent courses on-site. The O’Meara Course, designed by two-time major champion Mark O’Meara, is a classic parkland layout measuring 7,165 yards from the championship tees. It winds through mature woodland and along the River Rye, offering a scenic but thoughtful test with plenty of natural beauty.

The Montgomerie Course gives the resort a very different feel. Designed by Colin Montgomerie, this par-72 inland links stretches to 7,301 yards and brings more of a strategic, open, links-style challenge, with strong bunkering and a championship feel.

For a golf holiday in Ireland, that variety is a big advantage. You can play two contrasting courses without leaving the estate, enjoy the facilities of Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, and still be close enough to Dublin for flights, restaurants, sightseeing or a city extension. Hashtag Golf Travel can build Carton House into a smooth, tailor-made Ireland golf break, combining excellent golf, premium resort comfort and simple travel logistics.

Dublin Airport

21km

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Time Zone:

GMT+0

Currency:

British Pound

Temperature:

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Cost of a Beer:

£5.00

Cost of a 3-Course Meal:

£5.00

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About The Area

Maynooth is a superb choice for golfers who want an Ireland golf holiday with championship courses, luxury resort comfort and easy access to Dublin. Set in County Kildare, around 25 km west of the capital, Maynooth has a relaxed university-town feel, with cafés, pubs, restaurants, historic streets and Maynooth Castle close to the centre.

The main draw is Carton House, a five-star golf resort set within 1,100 acres of private parkland just 25 minutes from both Dublin Airport and Dublin city centre. It is home to two championship golf courses: the classic parkland O’Meara Course and the inland-links-style Montgomerie Course. The O’Meara, designed by Mark O’Meara, is a par-73 parkland layout that winds through ancient woodland and along the River Rye, while the Montgomerie is a par-72 course measuring 7,301 yards from the championship tees, with a more rugged, strategic feel.

Away from the fairways, Maynooth works beautifully for golfers who want a little more from their trip. You can explore the castle, enjoy Carton House’s spa and estate setting, head into Dublin for sightseeing and nightlife, or build in extra golf around Kildare and the east coast.

For UK golfers, Maynooth is ideal for a tailor-made Ireland golf break, whether you want a luxury resort stay, a Dublin golf weekend or a wider Irish itinerary. Hashtag Golf Travel can help plan the right hotel, tee times, transfers and route.

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