Golfing

Carlow Golf Club is an inland links, laid out in a former wild deer park over undulating terrain with numerous elevated tees, several excellent dog-legs and small slick putting surfaces. Extensive, mature woods are a strong feature in a pleasant countryside setting where the unusually sandy soil has the bonus of allowing year round play. The course is rated among the top 20 Championship Courses in Ireland.

Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club is situated in 300 acres of breath taking park-lands on the Carlow Wexford border. Opened in March 2009, it is already ranked in the top 30 parkland courses in Ireland. The Jeff Howes, designed championship course runs over 7000 yards on the banks of the River Slaney and has a diversity of golf holes, rarely seen on one golf course.

Mount Wolseley Golf  Course, situated 12 km east of Carlow Town, Mount Wolseley is set in opulent surroundings and boasts an 18-hole championship golf course. According to Christy O’Connor Junior, course designer, “Rarely after a first look around a potential site for a golf course had I been so impressed as at Mount Wolseley. What we have here is a fair but testing 18 holes of championship golf, none of which will disappoint even the most discerning player”.

Quinagh House Par 3 is set in 42 acres on the outskirts of Carlow town, surrounded by mature trees with extensive views of the Killeshin Hills. A very well maintained golf course, it is a perfect place to relax or enjoy a friendly competition with 18 exceptional holes ranging from 130 - 220  yards in length. Well positioned trees throughout Quinagh House Par 3 course and water hazards serve as challenging obstacles, while also enhancing the quality of this spacious course.