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Castletown House
Celbridge
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)1 628 8252
Built for the speaker of the Irish House of Commons in 1722, Castletown is the largest and most significant example of a Palladian style country house in Ireland. The gardens and house itself have been renovated to a high standard and are a popular attraction with visitors. After former speaker William Connolly’s death, the mansion remained with his family until 1965 and since 1994 has been under the control of the state.
Celbridge
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)1 628 8252
Built for the speaker of the Irish House of Commons in 1722, Castletown is the largest and most significant example of a Palladian style country house in Ireland. The gardens and house itself have been renovated to a high standard and are a popular attraction with visitors. After former speaker William Connolly’s death, the mansion remained with his family until 1965 and since 1994 has been under the control of the state.
The Curragh Racecourse
Newbridge
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)45 441 205
The Curragh Racecourse near Kildare is the headquarters of horse racing in Ireland and is one of the country’s premier sporting venues. Hosting its first race in 1741, today all five Classic Races − the Boylesports Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Budweiser Irish Derby, Darley Irish Oaks and Irish Field St leger − are run here.
Newbridge
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)45 441 205
The Curragh Racecourse near Kildare is the headquarters of horse racing in Ireland and is one of the country’s premier sporting venues. Hosting its first race in 1741, today all five Classic Races − the Boylesports Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Budweiser Irish Derby, Darley Irish Oaks and Irish Field St leger − are run here.
Dun Ailinne Hill Fort
Kildare
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Believed to have once been the seat of the Kings of Leinster, Dun Aillinne Hill Fort has a circular wall 15 feet high and 450 yards in diameter, enclosing an area of approximately 20 acres. Recent excavations have indicated that the site was probably in use from the Bronze Age until as late as 1800.
Kildare
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Believed to have once been the seat of the Kings of Leinster, Dun Aillinne Hill Fort has a circular wall 15 feet high and 450 yards in diameter, enclosing an area of approximately 20 acres. Recent excavations have indicated that the site was probably in use from the Bronze Age until as late as 1800.
Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens, St Fiachra's Garden & The Horse Museum
Tully
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)45 521251
Located just outside of Kildare town is the world famous Irish National Stud, home to some of Ireland’s finest thoroughbred horses. The Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra’s Garden are also located here. The Japanese Gardens, laid out between 1906 and 1910, have been preserved as part of Ireland’s Heritage and boast a horticultural, philosophical and historical significance. The four acres of St Fiachra’s Garden, meanwhile, were created to celebrate the millennium and include woodland and lakeside walks.
Tully
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)45 521251
Located just outside of Kildare town is the world famous Irish National Stud, home to some of Ireland’s finest thoroughbred horses. The Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra’s Garden are also located here. The Japanese Gardens, laid out between 1906 and 1910, have been preserved as part of Ireland’s Heritage and boast a horticultural, philosophical and historical significance. The four acres of St Fiachra’s Garden, meanwhile, were created to celebrate the millennium and include woodland and lakeside walks.
The K Club
Straffan
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)1 6017 200
The K Club is one of the world’s premier golf clubs, with two courses designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer. It also (remove also) hosted by 2006 Ryder Cup and so one of its courses takes the name Palmer Ryder Cup Course, while the other is known as the Palmer Smurfit Course.
Straffan
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)1 6017 200
The K Club is one of the world’s premier golf clubs, with two courses designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer. It also (remove also) hosted by 2006 Ryder Cup and so one of its courses takes the name Palmer Ryder Cup Course, while the other is known as the Palmer Smurfit Course.
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St Brigid’s Cathedral
Market Square
Kildare
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)45 44 1654
Constructed in 1223 by the Norman Bishop Ralph of Bristol, St Brigid’s Cathedral is believed to stand on the site of St Brigid’s original church from the 5th century. Built in the early gothic style, the cathedral was also designed for defence, a legacy of the turmoil throughout the early Norman period. The cathedral grounds also contain Kildare Round Tower. Built in the 12th century the tower stands 108 feet high and overlooks the surrounding area.
Market Square
Kildare
County Kildare
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)45 44 1654
Constructed in 1223 by the Norman Bishop Ralph of Bristol, St Brigid’s Cathedral is believed to stand on the site of St Brigid’s original church from the 5th century. Built in the early gothic style, the cathedral was also designed for defence, a legacy of the turmoil throughout the early Norman period. The cathedral grounds also contain Kildare Round Tower. Built in the 12th century the tower stands 108 feet high and overlooks the surrounding area.