Kilkee Golf Club is nine holes on the cliff edge above Kilkee Bay — a horseshoe-shaped Atlantic cove on the Clare coast that is one of the most dramatic natural harbours in the west of Ireland. The course plays differently in every wind, and at Kilkee the wind is rarely absent; the Atlantic exposure is total and unrelenting. The Loop Head Peninsula, stretching southwest from Kilkee, is one of the most undervisited stretches of coastline in Ireland — dramatic sea stacks, wild cliff edges, and almost no other tourists. Play the nine holes, then drive the Loop Head: the combination is one of the best-value afternoons on the Wild Atlantic Way. Seasonal availability can be irregular; check ahead before making the journey.
Highlights
- Cliff-top Atlantic setting
- Wild Clare coastline
- Most dramatic 9-hole in Ireland
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Common questions
What is special about Kilkee Golf Club?
Kilkee is a nine-hole cliff-top links perched above the Atlantic on the Clare coast — one of the most dramatically situated small courses in Ireland. The ground hangs above the sea on several holes, with the Kilkee Bay visible throughout. It is raw, exposed, and memorable in a way that no amount of greenkeeping or design investment could manufacture.
Is Kilkee Golf Club reliable to visit?
Kilkee has seasonal restrictions and availability can be irregular outside the main season. Check before visiting in early spring or late autumn. During the summer months it is open regularly and bookable through GolfNow. The nine-hole format means a round takes under two hours — easy to fit around a West Clare day.
What makes Kilkee a worthwhile detour on the Wild Atlantic Way?
Kilkee is on the Wild Atlantic Way between Shannon and Lahinch — a natural stop for golfers driving north from Kerry into Clare. The Kilkee cliffs and bay are spectacular. The town has good seafood. Loop Head Peninsula, fifteen minutes south, is one of the most striking coastal landscapes in the west of Ireland.
How do I book Kilkee Golf Club?
Kilkee books through GolfNow when open. Check availability ahead of a visit, particularly outside June to September.
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