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Killeen Castle
Located only 35 minutes from Dublin City and Dublin Airport, Killeen Castle is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Host of the Ladies Irish Open, the Solheim Cup and the 2025 Irish Challenge Tour, this world class golf course is a magnificent test of golf, showcasing modern golfing excellence in terms of design and presentation. Suitable for golfers of all abilities - golfers will enjoy this expansive and challenging course.
Killeen Castle can boast not only a glorious landscape and idyllic setting, but a golfing experience unlike any other. Killeen Castle is a wonderful test of golf, and certainly one of Nicklaus' finest creations whilst also being voted regularly the Best Parkland Course in the greater Dublin area.
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Killeen Castle
The spectacular 600-acre estate at Killeen Castle is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and is soon to be complemented by luxury lodge accommodation. It is a testament to the quality of Nicklaus' creation that the course was awarded the honour of host venue for The 2011 Solheim Cup, despite only being completed in 2008. It also hosted the revived Ladies Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour in 2010.
The course rambles over 350 acres of beautiful natural woodlands, and Nicklaus has created a layout that can be set up to provide the sternest of championship challenges or entertain the average golfer thanks to multiple tees at every hole.
The course can be played from 6,118 yards to 7,677 yards and it boasts all the trademark Nicklaus features; bunkering in just the right positions, oceans of space off the tee, the necessity to hit long drives otherwise you'll be hitting long approach shots that simply won't hold on the greens. The greens are enormous though, and very true, so that a 20-foot putt started on line should duly drop in the hole.
It's a course that really is a delight to play, even in periods of poor weather, thanks to an extensive state-of-the-art drainage system that was put in place during construction. The clubhouse facilities are superb too, with personal meet-and-greet services from the friendly staff, highly-specced locker rooms and showers and elegant dining facilities replete with menus that would shame many a top-line restaurant.
Located near the picturesque village of Dunsany, just north of Dunshaughlin and overlooked by the ancient Hill of Tara, Killeen Castle enjoys easy access to the city, being only twenty five minutes from both Dublin City Centre and the International Airport.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Jack Nicklaus |
| Opened for play | 2009 |
| Previously hosted | Solheim Cup (2011), Ladies Irish Open (2010, 2012) |
| Black | 7,677 yards | SSS 76 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 7,142 yards | SSS 75 |
| White | 6,535 yards | SSS 72 |
| Green | 6,118 yards | SSS 70 |
| Red | 5,392 yards | SSS 72 |
Accommodation at Killeen Castle
The lodges at Killeen Castle are upscale accommodations that are designed to provide guests with a luxurious and comfortable stay.
Situated within the castle grounds, adjacent to the manicured walled gardens, the six elegant lodges are equipped with four bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. Each lodge is elegantly furnished with high-quality materials and modern amenities.
The lodges feature spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens with high-end appliances, comfortable bedrooms with luxurious linens, and stylish bathrooms with premium toiletries.
In addition to the indoor amenities, the lodges at Killeen Castle have private outdoor areas, including patios and balconies, where guests can relax and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding countryside and golf course.
What Our Golfers Say
9.4
Excellent
6 reviews
Bar / Restaurant
8.0
Facilities
9.6
Location
9.6
Room comfort
9.6
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.4
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
David
✓16 Oct 2025
Excellent
10.0
The lodges are very comfortable and well equipped. The castle staff were welcoming, helpful and very friendly. Typical Irish hospitality!
Alan
✓26 Jun 2025
Excellent
10.0
First class staff fantastic
James
✓17 Jun 2025
Very Good
8.0
James
✓17 Jun 2025
Very Good
8.0
checked in but some of the rooms not prepped, old towels still in room but was sorted quickly. Rooms were nice with a shared lounge with fridge and seats and tv, drinks prices were 7 euro for a pint. The restaurant unfortunately had a bad day with not enough steaks , only 7 left, and unfortunately 5 of them very undercooked and sent back,, food was not good for 12 of the lads there, chicken was ok for those who ordered it,
Ben
✓27 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
Enjoyable time away. Thanks
Mark
✓7 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
Stunning golf course and Hotel. Enough said.
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9.2
Excellent
30 reviews
Condition overall
9.2
Condition of greens
9.4
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Difficulty
Hard
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Nigel
✓12 May 2026
Excellent
10.0
You won’t get better nice pace of play. You haven’t got enough stars for the facilities 10 out of 10 . Definitely going back to this one.
Paul
✓28 Apr 2026
Excellent
10.0
We got fortune with the weather on this track, 20 degrees and dry. If we didn’t get the weather, this would have certainly been even more challenging than it already was. The course is immaculate and has hazards in all the right places, designed by Jack Nicklaus. If you are looking for a course to challenge you, this is the one. Would highly recommend.
Andrea
✓27 Apr 2026
Excellent
10.0
A pleasure
Sam
✓10 Mar 2026
Very Good
8.0
Unbelievable course would highly recommend, played very hard though so may look elsewhere for a high handicap. Only worry was transport links back to Dublin, ended up waiting over 2 hours for a taxi back into the city.
David
✓16 Oct 2025
Excellent
10.0
A well designed course in a beautiful setting. Found the fairways could have been mowed but would love to come back. A great course!
Nigel
✓7 Jul 2025
Excellent
10.0
Great test, lovely course
Alan
✓26 Jun 2025
Excellent
10.0
Unbelievable course, fantastic condition
James
✓17 Jun 2025
Excellent
10.0
unfortunately driver range was shut both days we were there,chipping and putting area were fine although greens were so much faster than course,plenty of bunkers on course which were raked and course was in good conditions greens were cut on our second day which made them faster. good golf had by all.
Ben
✓27 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
Mark
✓7 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
You can see why it has held some prestigious events in the past.
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Killeen Castle Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a range on site?
Yes
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
How many bars are there?
There is 1 bar on site
Is there a charge for car parking on site?
There is complimentary car parking
