Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Mahony's Point)

What is the famous 18th hole at Mahony's Point?

The 18th at Mahony's Point is a par three played over an inlet of Lough Leane to a green that appears to float in the lake. It is one of the most photographed finishing holes in Irish golf — the backdrop of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and the mirror of the lake make it genuinely memorable regardless of what number you make. In good conditions the shot is straightforward; in wind off the lake it becomes something else entirely.

How does Mahony's Point compare to the Killeen Course?

Mahony's Point is slightly shorter and, in most opinions, the second-best of the three Killarney courses. The Killeen is the championship layout and the one most visitors prioritise. Mahony's Point has the more famous finishing hole and a slightly more relaxed character throughout. Both are exceptional parkland inside Killarney National Park.

How do I book Mahony's Point?

Both Killarney courses — Killeen and Mahony's Point — book through GolfNow with reliable online availability.

Where should I stay in Killarney for golf?

The Killarney Park Hotel is the finest option in the town — small, excellent, and a short walk from the course. The Lake Hotel is on Lough Leane itself and has the best views of any Killarney hotel. For a pint in the evening, The Laurels on Main Street has been run by the O'Leary family for four generations and over a century — proper traditional pub, tiled floors, live music most nights. Jimmy Brien's on High Street pours one of the better pints in Killarney. Kenmare — forty-five minutes south — is smaller and less touristy, with better restaurants, and is a good alternative base for Kerry golf.