Celbridge, on the banks of the River Liffey and only 30 minutes west of Dublin, is an area rich in heritage, including many ancient Christian sites and a wonderful legacy of great houses with remarkable stories.
Follow in the footsteps of Arthur Guinness, perhaps Ireland’s best-know name, and relax with a pint in one of the hostelries along the main street that mark his birthplace. His life-size statue marks this iconic location where he spent most of his childhood. From here you can follow Arthur’s Way to Ardclough where there is an interpretive centre and exhibition, and then onward to Oughterard Graveyard – his final resting place.
Stroll through history on the Celbridge Heritage Trail – from early Christian Tea Lane, the resting place of the Grattans; to Speaker Connolly’s Castletown House – Ireland’s finest Georgian residence; then onwards to historic Celbridge Village taking the tranquil riverside trail or the stately tree-lined avenue for a visit to the grounds Celbridge Abbey with links to Jonathan Swift. For the more adventurous, why not enjoy a canoe ride down the River Liffey, paddle board at the Cliff of Lyons or cycle along the Grand Canal towards Sallins.
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The Ardclough Village Centre houses ‘From Malt to Vault’ – an exhibition which tells the story of Arthur Guinness.
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.
Experience the splendour of Castletown House and parklands, a Palladian mansion in County Kildare.
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.
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