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Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
Portmarnock — On-site links course, sea views
Golf in Dublin. 15+ Courses.
From the world-renowned links of Portmarnock and The Island to the classic parkland of Luttrellstown Castle — County Dublin offers some of Ireland's finest golf right on the city's doorstep, with links, parkland and coastal courses across every corner of the county.
15+
Courses
€30
From
30min
From City Centre
4★
Avg Rating
Best Golf Courses in Dublin
Ranked by visitor rating — with live green fees and direct tee time booking
| # | Course | Type | Green Fee | Visitors | HCP | Book tee time |
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| 1 | Portmarnock Golf Club Portmarnock, North Dublin — Championship links, European Amateurs host | Links | €280–€300 | Booking req. | Handicap req. | Book Tee Time |
| 2 | The Island Golf Club Corballis, Donabate — Remote peninsula links, Founded 1890 | Links | €375 | Welcome | 24 / 36 | Book Tee Time |
| 3 | Royal Dublin Golf Club Bull Island, Clontarf — Classic links, Irish Open host | Links | €150–€200 | Welcome | Handicap cert. | Book Tee Time |
| 4 | Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links Portmarnock, North Dublin — Bernhard Langer design, hotel on site | Links | €75–€120 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 5 | Luttrellstown Castle Golf Club Clonsilla, West Dublin — Castle estate, championship parkland | Parkland | €60–€100 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 6 | Elm Park Golf Club Donnybrook, Dublin 4 — Mature parkland, south city | Parkland | €50–€70 | Limited visitors | None | Book Tee Time |
| 7 | Milltown Golf Club Milltown, Dublin 6 — Tree-lined parkland, established 1907 | Parkland | €50–€70 | Visitors limited | None | Book Tee Time |
| 8 | Hermitage Golf Club Lucan, West Dublin — Liffey valley parkland | Parkland | €45–€65 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 9 | Grange Golf Club Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 — Parkland, Dublin Mountains backdrop | Parkland | €45–€65 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 10 | Malahide Golf Club Malahide, North Dublin — 27-hole parkland, coastal village | Parkland | €40–€60 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 11 | St. Anne's Golf Club Dollymount, Dublin 3 — Affordable links, Bull Island | Links | €35–€55 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 12 | Castleknock Golf Club Castleknock, Dublin 15 — Modern parkland, west city | Parkland | €35–€55 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 13 | Clontarf Golf Club Clontarf, Dublin 3 — Compact parkland, north city | Parkland | €30–€45 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 14 | Stackstown Golf Club Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 — Hillside parkland, Dublin Mountains views | Parkland | €30–€40 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
| 15 | Newlands Golf Club Clondalkin, Dublin 22 — Accessible west Dublin parkland | Parkland | €30–€45 | Welcome | None | Book Tee Time |
Golf Across County Dublin
Choose your base — from the coastal links of the Northside to the parkland of West Dublin and the Southside suburbs
Northside & Coast
Portmarnock, Royal Dublin, The Island, St. Anne's, Malahide, Clontarf. World-class links and coastal parkland along Dublin Bay and the north coast.
6 courses — from €30Southside Dublin
Elm Park, Milltown, Grange, Stackstown. Mature tree-lined parkland in the south city suburbs, with the Dublin Mountains as a backdrop.
4 courses — from €30West Dublin
Luttrellstown Castle, Hermitage, Castleknock, Clontarf, Newlands. Championship parkland and castle estate golf within 20 minutes of the city.
5 courses — from €30Golf + Stay in Dublin
Book a full Dublin golf break — courses, city centre hotels and packages all in one.
View PackagesHotels & Guesthouses Near Dublin Golf
Handpicked accommodation within easy reach of the county's finest courses
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Dublin City Centre Hotels
Dublin 1–4 — 20–30 min from all Dublin courses
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Malahide Village Hotels
Malahide — 5 min from Malahide GC, 15 min to Portmarnock
Dublin Golf + Stay Packages
2 and 3-night breaks combining Dublin's finest courses with quality accommodation
Premium Links
Dublin Links Classic
3 nights at a city centre or coastal hotel plus 3 rounds at Portmarnock, Royal Dublin and The Island. The definitive Dublin links experience.
€699
per person
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North Dublin Links
2 nights at Portmarnock Hotel plus 2 rounds at Portmarnock Hotel Links and Royal Dublin. Stay on the links, play the links.
€399
per person
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City Break
Dublin City Golf Break
2 nights in Dublin city centre plus 2 rounds at Southside courses — Elm Park, Milltown or Grange. Golf and culture in one break.
€299
per person
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✈️ Dublin Airport
Flying into Dublin? Play These Courses First
Dublin Airport is one of Ireland's busiest international gateways. Several of the county's finest golf courses are within 20 minutes of the terminal — making Dublin the ideal first port of call on any Irish golf trip.
Browse All Dublin CoursesPortmarnock Golf Club
~12 min from Dublin Airport
€280–€300
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
~12 min from Dublin Airport
€75–€120
The Island Golf Club
~15 min from Dublin Airport
€375
Malahide Golf Club
~10 min from Dublin Airport
€40–€60
Royal Dublin Golf Club
~20 min from Dublin Airport
€150–€200
Golf Businesses in Dublin
Equipment hire, transport, restaurants and more — all near Dublin's top courses
Golf Transport
Dublin Golf Transfers
Airport pick-up and transfers to all Dublin courses — Portmarnock, Royal Dublin, The Island and more
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Equipment & Hire
Pro Shop at Portmarnock Hotel
Full equipment hire, trolleys and club fitting on the links at Portmarnock
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Restaurant
The Yacht, Clontarf
Clontarf — Seafood and gastropub dining, 2 min from Royal Dublin
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Dublin Golf — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before planning your Dublin golf trip
Portmarnock Golf Club is widely regarded as Dublin's finest course and one of the great links courses in the world — it has hosted numerous Irish Opens and international championships. The Island Golf Club and Royal Dublin Golf Club are also exceptional and rank among Ireland's top ten courses. For those seeking something more accessible, Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links (the Jameson Links) offers a true links experience at a more moderate green fee.
Yes, visitors can play Portmarnock Golf Club, but access is restricted to weekdays only and advance booking is essential. A valid handicap certificate or GUI/ISA handicap index is required. Green fees range from €280 to €300 depending on the season. Weekends are reserved for members. We strongly recommend booking well in advance, particularly during the summer months.
Green fees at The Island Golf Club are €375 per round. A handicap is required — 24 for men and 36 for ladies. The Island is a true links course on a remote peninsula in Donabate, North Dublin, and is considered one of the most authentic and challenging links experiences in Ireland. Advance booking is strongly advised.
Dublin Airport is superbly located for links golf. Portmarnock Golf Club and Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links are approximately 12 minutes from the terminal. The Island Golf Club in Donabate is around 15 minutes away, and Royal Dublin Golf Club on Bull Island is within 20 minutes. This makes Dublin an ideal starting point for any Irish links golf tour.
Yes, Royal Dublin Golf Club welcomes visitors with advance booking. A handicap certificate is required. Green fees range from €150 to €200 depending on the season. Royal Dublin is one of Ireland's oldest golf clubs, founded in 1885, and its links course on Bull Island has hosted the Irish Open on multiple occasions. The club maintains a high standard and requests that visitors respect the dress code.
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Golf Accommodation in Co. Dublin
Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs within 10 miles of Dublin's golf courses — all bookable online
4★ Resort
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
📍 Portmarnock · Adjacent to Jameson Links
15 minutes from Dublin Airport. Onsite Jameson Golf Links. 5-minute drive from Portmarnock GC and The Island.
4★ Hotel
Grand Hotel Malahide
📍 Malahide · 2km from Malahide GC
Elegant hotel in Malahide village. Excellent base for north Dublin golf — Portmarnock, Royal Dublin, The Island.
4★ Hotel
Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport
📍 Santry · 15km from Portmarnock
Connected to Dublin Airport. Perfect for arrival golf breaks — reach Portmarnock in 20 minutes.
4★ Hotel
Clontarf Castle Hotel
📍 Clontarf, Dublin 3 · Adjacent to Clontarf GC
Historic castle hotel on Dublin Bay. Walking distance from Clontarf GC, close to Royal Dublin.
4★ Hotel
Herbert Park Hotel
📍 Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 · 3km from Elm Park GC
Southside base close to Elm Park and Milltown Golf Club. Excellent restaurants and city access.