Mount Juliet Golf Club Kilkenny Ireland

Mount Juliet Golf Course

Location:- Thomastown. Co Kilkenny. Ireland. Yards: 7112, SSS 74, par 72.

When Jack Nicklaus was asked to design and build the 18 hole signature course at Mount Juliet, he created on of Europe's most renowned courses. The outstanding parkland facility takes full advantage of the natural beauty of the estate, dominated by magnificent specimen trees and river scenery.

A truly testing par 72 course that offers a most enjoyable golfing experience to players of all standards.

Mount Juliet has hosted the Irish Open on three occasions. It also has a unique 18 hole, par 53 putting course, and this is the venue for the National putting championships.

There is a resident PGA profession who offers a complete range of tailor made golf services including individual and group tuition, clinics and group management.

The golf academy includes a driving range with covered bays, practice greens, and a 3 hole academy course.

Golf isn't the only thing that Mount Juliet has to offer. Take a look below!

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Mount Juliet House

The main house is an architectural gem. Beyond the classical doorway guests are shown into an impressive entrance ball, featuring elaborate stucco work with bas-reliefs on walls and ceilings, paying tribute to eighteenth-century craftsmanship.

This feeling of period opulence is present in all the reception rooms. The bars recall a glorious equestrian past, while the relaxed homeliness of the drawing rooms provides an opportunity to unwind in total comfort.

There are 32 bedrooms at Mount Juliet House and many enjoy captivating views over the river and the paddocks of Ballylinch Stud.

All bedrooms have been individually designed to the highest standards. Light and airy, these rooms are full of character and charm, reflecting the quiet good taste and refinement of the Georgian period.

Dining at mount Juliet House.

The Lady Helen Dining Room at Mount Juliet House offers a variety of international cuisine's which blend to create imaginative and delicious food, served in convivial and sophisticated surroundings. Here, in the estate's most elegant restaurant, frequent culinary weekends are hosted by internationally renowned chefs.

All dishes are prepared using fresh produce and herbs from the estate's own herb and vegetable gardens.

To complement the high standards of cuisine, the Lady Helen Dining Room offers an outstanding list of fine wines and spirits. Adding to the dining experience at Mount Juliet House are the panoramic views over the River Nore. Afterwards guests can retire to the warmth of the Tetrarch Bar or the Major's Room - where log fires burn brightly in original Adams fireplaces.

Angling at Mount Juliet

In a country famous for the quality of its angling, it is still rare for visitors to achieve the combination of delights found at Mount Juliet. The peacefulness of the demesne combines with miles of private waters on the River Nore and its tributary, the Kings River.

Unexploited for four decades, these waters, with their designated beats, now deliver the sort of yield that many anglers crave. This is game angling at its very best, with wild Atlantic salmon and brown trout angling, guaranteeing an exhilarating experience for the many anglers who have discovered the estate. Mount Juliet hosted the annual Worldwide Trout Open in 1999, providing further endorsement of the quality of angling on the estate.

Horse Riding at Mount Juliet.

Close to Mount Juliet House, the sound of horses hooves echoes in the cobbled yard of the Iris Kellett Equestrian Centre. Here horses and ponies are available for basic or advanced tuition, as well as for trail riding, cross country jumping and show jumping activities.

Under the guidance of expert instructors, programs can be tailored to the needs of individual riders or groups. With the freedom of 1,500 secluded acres to enjoy, Mount Juliet provides an equestrian experience which visitors never forget.

Mount Juliet has always been synonymous with bloodstock, being the place where the McCalmont family, former owners of the estate, bred many influential stallions.

Within the boundaries of the demesne is Ballylinch Stud, founded in 1914 by Major Dermot McCalmont. Today this stud provides a world-class facility, housing an exceptional band of brood mares. It is little wonder that the Ballylinch tradition continues to create success on racecourses around the world.

Mount Juliet's outdoor activities.

Visitors come to Mount Juliet to unwind, relax and enjoy outstanding accommodation and a relaxed pace of life. It is also a place to live life to the full, enjoying the challenge and fun of the estate's many outdoor pursuits.

Play tennis, cricket or croquet. Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, archery or a game of snooker. All the tuition and equipment you will need is available on site. For walking enthusiasts there are a number of special signposted trails around the estate. Bicycles are also provided if you care for a leisurely cycle. Or simply enjoy the well maintained formal gardens. Other off-estate activities can also be arranged during your stay.

The Spa at Mount Juliet.

The fully equipped spa at the Hunters Yard offers guests the opportunity to indulge themselves in the most restful of surroundings. The ultimate in pampering and rejuvenation, The Spa at Mount Juliet provides the perfect escape in impeccable surroundings.

This sybaritic new spa offers a wide range of traditional and alternative health and beauty treatments in a discreet and contemporary environment, including La Stone Therapy from Arizona where heated basalt stones and chilled marble are incorporated into an aromatherapy massage to invigorate and relax the body.

The Dead Sea Discovery Floatation Room is deeply relaxing and helps lower blood pressure while floating in zero gravity helps to disperse stress. The Relaxation Room with its evocative decor and soft music is the perfect place to simply chill out and calm down.

The Spa is complemented by a fully equipped Health Club including a 15 meter swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gymnasium.

Mount Juliet conferencing.

If the perfect ingredients for successful meetings and business events are calm and concentration, with a modicum of escape and recreation, then Mount Juliet has it all!

The estate is a haven of peace and tranquillity, with the perfect ambiance to focus minds, communicate ideas and achieve business objectives. There is a wide range of conference facilities, from The Caretaker's Room in the main house to a choice of rooms in the Hunters Yard.

Mount Juliet's newly upgraded Business Centre enjoys its own private entrance in the centre of The Hunters Yard. Meeting rooms are accessed through a spacious reception area, complete with ISDN lines, computers, fax, photocopier and telephones. The three meeting rooms now offer complete blackout facilities, temperature control, air conditioning and sound proofing. Group registration can be carried out in the Business Centre.

The Caretakers Room at Mount Juliet House has been elegantly and tastefully refurbished to provide first class meeting facilities and features a sun terrace with sweeping views over the River Nore.

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