County Kildare, the Irish National Stud and the Japanese Gardens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bordering Dublin to the west, the inland county of Kildare is situated on the edge of the country's central plain. Kildare is a county of open grasslands, lush green pastures and large tracts of ancient bogland, interspersed with trees and gently rolling hills. Kildare is famous as a sporting, racing and hunting region. Racing at the Curragh, Punchestown and Naas takes place all year round, boasting some of the biggest meetings in the country’s racing calendar, including the Irish Derby in June. Near Kildare town, the Irish National Stud and neighbouring Japanese Gardens, said by experts to be the best of their kind in Europe, are attractions well worth visiting. Both were founded at the turn of the last century by Colonel Hall Walker of Johnnie Walker whiskey. Naas, County KildareNaas, Kildare's cosmopolitan county town, was previously the seat of the Kings of Leinster, and lies on the main road between Dublin and Limerick. Naas is most famous for its horse racing, but also has attractions like motor racing, golf, and the country market held every Friday. It is one of the fastest growing towns in Europe, and has over 30 pubs on the main street! |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
 | |
 |
Kildare accommodations |
|
Car Rental Kildare |
|
Vacation Packages |
|
Irish Genealogy |
|
Pubs & Restaurants |
|
Heritage & Historical |
|
Environment & Wildlife |
|
Sports |
|
Travel & Transport |
|
Entertainment |
|
|