Kildare

Kildare

From high-flying horse racing to simply great golf

Russborough House
The Irish National Stud
Kildare Town tower and crosses
Cottage in Irish National Stud

From left to right: Russborough House, The Irish National Stud, Kildare Town tower and crosses, Cottage in Irish National Stud

Famed internationally for being Ireland’s horse country, Kildare is much more than just a centre for all things equine. The county may be home to the National Stud, Punchestown Racecourse and The Curragh, but this beautifully rural spot also has excellent angling and golfing facilities as well as a wonderful selection of opulent country house hotels.

Predominantly rural, Kildare is a beautifully quiet and understated county, with tranquil expanses of green, rich peatlands, misty forests and pretty waterways.

And dotted amongst this soft rural idyll are truly beautiful sights, such as the Japanese Gardens at the National Stud, Larchill Arcadian Gardens and the majestic Russborough House.

All this, and you’re only 25 miles from the centre of  Dublin city!

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Live Music

25 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Live Music at the The Roost.

Translunar Paradise

25 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Translunar Paradise at the Riverbank Arts Centre.

Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas

26 May 2012 - 26 May 2012

The Abu Dhabi Irish Guineas Festival is one of the highlights of the Irish sporting and social calendar in May. It features two...

Live Music

26 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Live Music at the The Roost.

SwimAthy

27 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

SwimAthy is an open water swim which takes place in the River Barrow at Athy, Co. Kildare. There are three difference swim...

Live Music

27 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Live Music at the The Roost.

John Spillane

28 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

John Spillane at the Mick Murphy's.

On Sacred Ground: Stravinky's Rite Of Spring. Performed And Arranged Bythe Bad Plus

29 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

On Sacred Ground: Stravinky's Rite Of Spring. Performed And Arranged Bythe Bad Plus at the Riverbank Arts Centre.

Fame

30 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Fame at the Riverbank Arts Centre.

Fame

30 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Fame at the Riverbank Arts Centre.

Live Music

31 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Live Music at the The Roost.

The Riptide Movement

31 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

The Riptide Movement at the Main Street Car Park, Leixlip.

All Ireland & International Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2012

02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

The All Ireland & International Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships will be held in Punchestown Racecourse on the first...

TriAthy

02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

TriAthy is one of Irelands most spectacular and exciting triathlons and the heritage town of Athy provides a wonderful backdrop as...

Mid Summer Race Day

10 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

Mid Summer Racing at the Curragh on June 10th.

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival is the most prestigious event in the horse racing calendar in Ireland and one of the high...

Beginner BBQ Evening, Interview with Top Jockeys & Trainers Wednesday 25 July

18 Jul 2012 - 25 Jul 2012

Top class racing, fabulous entertainment and superb facilities is a combination that guarantees you are on to a winner. First race...

25th Gerard Manley Hopkins Festival Silver Jubilee

21 Jul 2012 - 27 Jul 2012

The Hopkins Literary Festival attracts participants from all over the world. Important writers from various countries will include...

Darley Irish Oaks Weekend

22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Darley Irish Oaks Weekend is one of the highlights of the summer's busy horse racing calendar featuring top class racing over two...

Prosperous Music Festival

24 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

The Prosperous Music Festival will be a 3 day event running from Friday the 24th to Sunday the 26th of August. Categories of...

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Stay and Play the championship courses at Maynooth

 


Kildare is renowned for its superb golf courses so emulate Graham McDowell for your stay with us and play on two of the many...

Best of Both

 


Two night break to include full Irish Breakfast, a round of golf on The Palmer Ryder Cup Course and a 55 Minute massage or...

Racing in Style Experience

 


Go Racing in Style at the World Class Curragh Racecourse where top international horses and jockeys compete for the most...

Luxury Shopping Experience

 


Hollywood Iconic Fashion, World Class Designer Stores and Luxurious Accommodation Experience the glitz of Hollywood glamour...

Two night break with a lot to offer

 


Two nights Bed and Breakfast with dinner on one evening. *Kids from 0 - 12 complimentary B&B when sharing adults room.
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3 Night Dublin and Ireland's East Coast Vacation

 


The perfect way to enjoy all the "must see" sites in Dublin and Ireland's East Coast!

Why not hire a car from Dublin...

Brilliant Value Breaks including cultural & fun activities for Everyone!

 


4 Nights self catering break with activites €100 PPS (based on 4 people sharing)

Also included, admission to: Irish...

Kildare Pleasures - Dinner, B&B & Trip to National Stud Visitors Attraction.

 


Stay with us for 2 Nights B&B with 1 dinner.

Complimentary visit to the National Stud Visitors Attraction including...

Stay and immerse yourself in the heritage of Maynooth

 


Immerse yourself in Kildare’s rich heritage!

Luxurious overnight stay with relaxing spa break

 


1 Overnight stay in a Classic room, full Irish breakfast and evening meal in mash: restaurant.

Select a spa treatment...

The perfect way to enjoy all the "must see" sites in Dublin and Ireland's East Coast

 


Why not hire a car from Dublin Airport, avoid all the city centre traffic and within 30 minutes arrive to the peace and...

 

 

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Stay and Play the championship courses at Maynooth

Stay and Play the championship courses at Maynooth

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The Curragh in Kildare has been used as the backdrop for many blockbuster movies, the most famous of which is Mel Gibson’s Braveheart.