ATHY KILDARE

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ATHY

County Kildare Ireland

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 tha . Host to the National Ploughing Championships 2010.

 
 

PLACES TO VISIT

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.
 

THINGS TO DO

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

 

Mondello Park Motor Racing at Mondello Park Racing Circuit

 

 

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