Rathsallagh: Golf and the History of Rathsallagh House

These themes offer different reasons to stay—from an interest in the golf course to planning a celebration.

Golf Course and Landscape

Rathsallagh Golf Club is a championship course measuring just under 7,000 yards, with a par of 72. One specific feature of the course is the new 11th hole: it is a par 3 and measures 127 metres from the black tees. Two pitching greens and a putting green are available for practice.

The club course is set on 270 hectares of rolling parkland. Mature trees line every fairway, while streams, ditches and ponds come into play on several holes. The details about its size and par are complemented by a varied landscape. Rathsallagh House is also set in extensive grounds that include a golf course.

Rathsallagh House: History and Event Venues

The house’s history dates back to its conversion in 1798: a former stable yard was turned into a residence, while Rathsallagh House retains the form of a stable yard. It began operating as a hotel in 1988. The building’s historic character and its later use as a hotel can therefore be understood as two distinct stages in the area’s history.

The walled gardens serve as a venue for outdoor civil ceremonies and can accommodate more than 200 guests. For indoor ceremonies, the orangery serves as a venue and can accommodate 100 guests. If you are planning a celebration, you can distinguish between the two options by whether they are indoors or outdoors and by their respective capacities. Confirm the capacities again before booking.

Getting There and the Regional Perspective

For planning your journey, Rathsallagh House’s location within easy reach of the M7 and M9 motorways is a useful point of reference. You can plan your route around these two motorways.

County Wicklow: Landscape and Heritage

The wider destination of County Wicklow offers other distinct themes for a trip. In Glendalough, Saint Kevin founded a monastery in the 6th century. The remains of the Monastic City include a round tower, numerous medieval stone churches and decorated crosses. Wicklow Mountains National Park covers 20,000 hectares and is an important recreational area for locals and tourists. The history of the Wicklow Way is also part of the region’s story: it was Ireland’s first waymarked long-distance trail.

Wicklow has more than 50 walking trails, which can be selected by length, location, type, theme and difficulty. County Wicklow’s gardens offer another distinct theme: Mount Usher Gardens are in the village of Ashford, extend across 22 acres along the River Vartry, and are an example of Robinsonian planting. Rhododendron Week takes place every April at Kilmacurragh; check the event dates before your trip. Thus, County Wicklow offers walking trails, garden culture and historic sites alongside the local themes of golf and house history.

Discover more destinations: Whitewell, Arles, Emo, Ballickmoyler, Killenard, Rathdowney, Mountmellick, Mountrath.

For the wider travel overview: County Laois.