The third and most accessible course at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club — a 9-hole, par-36 layout ideal for beginners, casual rounds and golfers who want to experience the famous Killarney setting without the demands of the championship Killeen or Mahony's Point courses. No handicap certificate required.
Phone: +353 64 663 1034 · killarneygolfclub.ie — Note: Lackabane is a 9-hole course, not a full 18-hole round.
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is best known internationally for its two 18-hole championship courses — the Killeen Course (six Irish Opens) and Mahony's Point (two Irish Opens). Lackabane is the club's third layout: a nine-hole, par-36 parkland course that plays over approximately 2,995 metres (about 3,275 yards). It is an entirely different proposition to its famous siblings — shorter, less demanding, open to all visitors without a handicap requirement.
Lackabane is the ideal choice for beginners taking their first steps on a proper golf course, for mixed-ability groups where some players are not ready for championship courses, or for experienced golfers who want an easy evening round after a full day on Killeen or Mahony's Point. The views remain outstanding — Lough Leane and the McGillycuddy Reeks are visible from multiple holes — but the pressure is off. It is also the most affordable way to play at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club.
If you are planning a Kerry golf trip and want to include a Killarney course, note that the Killeen and Mahony's Point courses are the ones that attract serious golfers and require handicap certificates. Lackabane is the welcoming, beginner-friendly alternative, not a like-for-like substitute for the championship courses.
| Course | Holes | Par | Handicap | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen Course | 18 | 72 | Required | Championship golf, serious visitors |
| Mahony's Point | 18 | 72 | Required | Scenic lakeside golf, established players |
| Lackabane | 9 | 36 | Not required | Beginners, casual rounds, evening golf |
No — Lackabane is a completely separate 9-hole course, not an 18-hole championship layout. The Killeen Course and Mahony's Point are the two full championship courses at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club; they require a handicap certificate and are the courses that host serious visitor golf. Lackabane is the club's accessible, nine-hole option — shorter, less demanding, no handicap required.
Yes — Lackabane is ideal for beginners. At nine holes, par 36, with no handicap requirement, it is a manageable introduction to golf in the Killarney setting. Groups with a mix of beginner and more experienced golfers will find Lackabane the most comfortable choice if the experienced players don't want to commit to a full 18-hole championship round.
Lackabane is the most affordable course at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. Contact the club directly for current pricing: +353 64 663 1034 or via killarneygolfclub.ie. It is significantly less expensive than the Killeen or Mahony's Point courses.
Lackabane is on the Mahony's Point peninsula at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, approximately 3km from Killarney town. All three courses — Killeen, Mahony's Point and Lackabane — share the same clubhouse and car park at Mahony's Point. Use the Google Maps button above for driving directions.
Yes — contact the club directly to enquire about combined bookings. Many visitors use Lackabane as a warm-up or warm-down round alongside a championship course booking. Call +353 64 663 1034 to discuss the options with the pro shop.