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 center 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 center of  Dublin city!

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Newbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Newbridge Parade takes place on 17th March - a fun day out for all the family.

Maynooth St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

The Maynooth St. Patrick's Day Parade is taking place again in 2012. Fun day out for all the family.

Opening day of 2012 season

25 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Opening day of racing for 2012 season at the Curragh Racecourse.

Evening Racing at Punchestown

09 May 2012 - 09 May 2012

Evening Racing at Punchestown Racecourse Wednesday 9th May.

Run Kildare 10K, Half & Full Marathon

13 May 2012 - 13 May 2012

The 3rd Run Kildare Event is a great event suitable for all different fitness levels. Walk, jog or run The Curragh 10K or the...

Curragh Military Show

20 May 2012 - 20 May 2012

The Curragh Military Show includes re-enactments, a road-run through local towns, living history displays, re-creations of periods...

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...

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...

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...

 

 

 

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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...

Gone Fishing in Kildare

 

Let our Fishing Guide take you on fishing trip of our local fresh water rivers and sample you catch on the day. Offer includes 2...

Kildare Pleasures Break

 

Relax in the equine region of Kildare and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Easy access the Curragh, Naas and Punchestown...

Golfing Break

 

Enjoy a round of Golf in Athy Golf Club and a Round of Golf in our associate Cardenton House Par 3. Offer includes 3 Nights B&B...

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Did you know?

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