Kilarney Golf & Fishing Club

The Killeen course at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club occupies a dramatic setting in County Kerry, where the layout unfolds against the backdrop of Lough Leane and the McGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range. Designed by Eddie Hackett and opened in 1971, the course was later refined by Donald Steel in the 1990s. The property sits within the grounds of the historic Killeen House estate, and the routing takes full advantage of the natural lakeside terrain and mature parkland character that defines this corner of southwest Ireland. The course moves through varied topography, with holes playing along the lakeshore offering water carries and scenic vistas, while inland sections wind through stands of oak, arbutus, and rhododendron. The par-3 10th hole, known as "The Trout," plays across an inlet of the lake and ranks among the most photographed holes in Irish golf. The closing stretch includes several demanding holes that test accuracy and course management, particularly when the prevailing wind sweeps across the exposed lakeside terrain. Killarney Golf & Fishing Club operates two eighteen-hole courses on the property, with Killeen serving as the championship layout. The club has hosted numerous Irish national championships and professional events over the decades. The combination of natural beauty, strategic design, and the club's long-standing reputation within Irish golf makes Killeen a fixture on itineraries for visitors exploring the southwest region.