Parkland resort course near the famous Blarney Castle in Co. Cork. An enjoyable 18-hole layout with good facilities — ideal for golfers combining a Cork city visit with a round of golf.
Highlights
- Near Blarney Castle
- Cork city access
- Resort facilities
Visitor Information
Getting There
Common questions
What is Blarney Golf Resort like?
Blarney Golf Resort is a parkland course near the village of Blarney in Co. Cork — best known for its proximity to Blarney Castle and the famous Blarney Stone. The course is a comfortable eighteen-hole parkland layout suited to golfers combining golf with the wider Cork city visit. It is not at the level of Fota Island, but it is a well-maintained, friendly venue at a reasonable price.
Should I play Blarney or Fota Island?
For golfers whose primary purpose is golf, Fota Island is the stronger course and a former Irish Open host. Blarney suits golfers combining golf with Blarney Castle, who want a course near Cork city without the east-harbour drive to Fota. Cork Airport is twenty minutes from both.
How do I book Blarney Golf Resort?
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Is Blarney Castle worth visiting alongside golf?
Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's most visited historic sites — the castle ruins and the grounds are genuinely good, though queues to kiss the Blarney Stone in summer can be long. The Rock Close gardens within the castle grounds are exceptional. The village itself is pleasant. Combined with a morning round at the golf resort, it makes a complete Cork day.
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