History & Heritage | Kildare Tourist Attractions | Into Kildare
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Ardclough Village Centre 1
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Ardclough Village Centre

The Ardclough Village Centre houses ‘From Malt to Vault’ – an exhibition which tells the story of Arthur Guinness.

Celbridge

Arts & Culture
Arthurs Way 11
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Arthur’s Way

The Guinness Storehouse may be the home of the famous tipple but delve a little deeper and you will discover that its birthplace lies here in County Kildare.

Celbridge, Leixlip

Heritage & History
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Bargetrip.ie

Take a relaxing cruise through the Kildare countryside on a traditional canal barge and discover the stories of the waterways.

Naas

Adventure & Activities
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Barrow Way

Enjoy an afternoon stroll, a day out or even a restful week’s holiday exploring Ireland’s loveliest river, with something of interest at every turn on this 200-year-old towpath.

Athy

Heritage & History
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Blueway Art Studio

Kildare’s Blueway Art Studio is a hub for art workshops and art projects that harness the energy of creativity, traditional skills, and Ireland’s compelling stories for the benefit and enjoyment […]

Athy

Arts & Culture
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Bog of Allen Nature Centre

One of the top natural tourist attractions in Co. Kildare celebrating the wonder and the beauty of Irish peatlands and their wildlife.

Kildare

Heritage & History
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Castletown House

Experience the splendour of Castletown House and parklands, a Palladian mansion in County Kildare.

Celbridge

Heritage & History
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Celbridge Heritage Trail

Discover Celbridge and Castletown House, home to a host of interesting stories and historic buildings connect to an array of significant figures from the past.

Celbridge

Heritage & History
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Donadea Forest Park

Donadea offers a range of walks for all levels of experience, from a short 30-minute stroll around the lake to a 6km trail which takes you all around the park!

Maynooth

Heritage & History
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Explorer’s Way – Shackleton Heritage Trail

Spanning South County Kildare, discover a host of sites linked to the great polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton.

Athy

Heritage & History
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EZxploring Map Game

Get Ready. Get Steady. And… Go! Follow the picture clues around Athy.

Athy

Outdoors
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Gordon Bennett Route

A must for the classic car enthusiast and everyday motorist alike, the Gordon Bennett Route will take you on an historic journey across the picturesque towns and villages of Kildare.

Kildare

Heritage & History
Curragh
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Horse Racing Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is the national authority for thoroughbred racing in Ireland, with responsibility for the governance, development and promotion of the industry.

Newbridge

Heritage & History
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Irish Working Sheepdogs

Experience the true essence of Irish country living and wonder at the magic of fantastic sheepdogs in action.

Naas

Heritage & History
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Kildare Monastic Trail

Explore the ancient monasteries of County Kildare around atmospheric ruins, some of Ireland’s best preserved round towers, high crosses and fascinating tales of history and folklore.

Kildare

Heritage & History
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Kildare Town Heritage Centre

Kildare Town Heritage Centre tells the story of one of Ireland’s oldest towns through an exciting multimedia exhibition.

Kildare

Heritage & History
Kildare Heritage Trail 2
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Kildare Town Heritage Trail

Take a tour of one of the oldest towns in Ireland which includes St. Brigid’s Monastic Site, a Norman Castle, three medieval Abbeys, Ireland’s first Turf Club and more.

Kildare

Heritage & History
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Learn International

Founded in 2013, Learn International is a team of people committed to the development of accessible, affordable, and equitable study abroad opportunities.


Adventure & Activities
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Legends of Kildare

Virtual Reality experience transports you back in time on an emotional and magical journey in one of Ireland’s oldest towns.

Kildare

Heritage & History
Leixlip Castle 2
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Leixlip Castle

12th century Norman castle containing many interesting and unusual historic items.

Leixlip

Arts & Culture
Lullymore
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Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park

A unique mix of heritage, woodland walks, biodiversity, peatlands, beautiful gardens, train trips, pet farm, fairy village and more.

Kildare

Adventure & Activities
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Maynooth Castle

Standing at the entrance of Maynooth University, the 12th century ruin, was once a stronghold and the primary residence of the Earl of Kildare.

Maynooth

Heritage & History