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Kildare

Kildare

Famous for its horses, racing and stud farms, Kildare’s famous racecourses – The Curragh – Punchestown and Naas are the home to exciting racing festivals, while the Irish National Stud is testament to the county’s strong horse breeding tradition. The county offers a range of special interests in addition to horse racing and horse riding such as golf , motor racing, fishing, ecology, cruising and walking. In September 2006, The K Club hosted the most prestigious international golf event "The Ryder Cup".

Things to do

  1. Horse Racing
    Visit The Curragh, home of the Irish Classics, Naas or Punchestown racecourses for a taste of Irish racing at its best. The Irish Derby at the Curragh, the famous Irish National Hunt Festival at Punchestown and excellent facilities Naas Racecourse offer visitors a wonderful choice of racing.
  2. Angling & Walking
    A wide choice of rivers and canals, many with towpaths, are definitely worth a visit. There are also 2 long distance way-marked ways, the Barrow way and the Kildare way, and numerous looped walks and trails.
  3. Heritage & Gardens
    If you enjoy seeing other people's beautiful houses and gardens then County Kildare is the place for you. From the grandest Palladian mansions to captivating, exotic gardens, we have a wide selection of wonderful places to delight and surprise you.
  4. Shopping
    A shopper’s paradise, Kildare Village is home to over 50 designer boutiques at up to 60% off RRP every day, all year round. Spend the day browsing the shops and stop to unwind in of the delightful places to eat such as L'Officina, Starbucks and chocolate heaven – Chocolateria.
  5. Motor Racing
    Take a trip to Mondello Park near Naas, Ireland's only international motor racing circuit. Motor sport enthusiasts can watch some of the most exciting cars manufactured today race on the challenging Mondello circuit.

Events Calendar

Taste Kildare
Location: Straffan - Teach Srafáin
Dates: August 2009 - Dates to be confirmed

Punchestown Racecourse - Opening Race Meeting of the '09/10 Racing Season
Location: Punchestown
Dates: Wed 14.Oct.2009 to Wed 14.Oct.2009

Ernest Shackleton Autumn School - 8th Ernest Shackleton Autumn School
Location: Athy - Baile Átha Í
Dates: October 2009 - Dates to be confirmed

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