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ATHY
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Athy town in County Kildare
is named after a second century chieftain, Ae, who was
killed on the river crossing thus giving the town its name the
ford of AE or in Irish Baile Átha Í. Host to
the National Ploughing Championships 2010. |
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PLACES TO VISIT |
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Irish National Stud Established in
1946, the Irish National Stud combines an active role in the
development and promotion of Irish bloodstock and is one of
Ireland's major tourist attractions
The
Japanese Gardens at Tully were created between the years
1906-1910. Devised by Colonel William Hall-Walker (later Lord
Wavertree), a wealthy Scotsman of a famous brewery family and laid
out by the Japanese Eida and his son Minoru. The Gardens, planned
to symbolise the 'Life of Man', are now of international renown
and are acclaimed as the finest Japanese Gardens in Europe.
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THINGS TO DO |
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Athy Heritage Centre
situated in the
early 18th Century Town Hall, Athy's Heritage Centre traces the
history of Athy, the Anglo-Norman town on the Marches of Kildare
which was founded almost 800 years ago.
Go Horse Racing
at
nearby race courses The Curragh, Naas
and Punchestown
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Mondello Park
Motor Racing at Mondello Park Racing Circuit |
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