Kildare

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Kildare

From high-flying horse racing to world-class 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 city centre of  Dublin!

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Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

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

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Darley Irish Oaks Weekend

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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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