County Kildare is an inland county bordered
by Laois, Offaly Dublin, Wicklow & Carlow. Synonymous with
horse racing it has 3 race courses on offer
The Curragh,
Naas or
Punchestown, so enjoy Racing at the
Curragh. Here in Kildare you will find the Irish
National Stud and the Japanese Gardens, one of the most
outstanding examples of Japanese Gardens. Kildare town is
overlooked by St Brigid's Cathedral where you will find the
remains of an old walled settlement and Kildare's round
tower also nearby. The Bog of Allen Nature Centre Kildare
allows us to see the history of the bogs in Ireland and
discover the flora and fauna which live in this Irish
habitat, take a bog walk or attend one of the many
workshops, a family day out in Kildare. Ireland's only international motor racing
circuit close by in Nass
is at Mondello Park.
The National Ploughing Championship 2010
was held in Athy, Co Kildare.
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.
Kildare Festivals
Kildare's Athy Bluegrass Music Festival held in July each year and
is a great festival for Bluegrass followers. Kildare County Show
in Athy is a family day out with lots on display from cattle and
poultry to cooking demonstrations,
entertainment for all the family,
Kildare Visitor Attractions
Kildare has many footprints of Christianity dotted around such as St
Brigid's Cathedral and Kildare's fine round tower with its ornate
doorway. A visit to the Irish National Stud in Tully a mile from Kildare
is a great visit even for non horse enthusiasts and on site are the
beautiful Japanese Gardens considered one of the best.
Kildare What's On
A visit to Kildare would not be complete without a visit to the Curragh
for the Horseracing, a great days entertainment in Kildare. Kildare also
is home to many great Irish Golf Courses such as The Curragh Golf Club,
Kilkea, Naas and Newbridge Golf Club all within a short distance of
Dublin.
