Kildare Travel Guide

 
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Brigid's Sacred Wells in Kildare

Brigid's Sacred Wells in Kildare, Kildare

 leafmcgowan Says:  Brighid's Holy Wells in KildareKildare, Ireland The Goddess or St. Brigid has two holy wells in Kildare? She certainly does. Some say that one of the wells belongs to the Ancient Goddess Brigid while the other well belongs to St. Brigid. Both are sacred, both are holy, and... 

Visit the Irish National Stud

Visit the Irish National Stud, Kildare

 MaggieDK Says:  No visit to Ireland is complete without visisting the Irish National Stud!Besides seeing the amazing stud, learning about the stallions, the daily life, seeing the young foals, you can go to the horsemuseum and learn about the previous owners odd habit letting his newborn... 

National Stud

National Stud, Kildare

 EPoodle Says:  Ireland is one of rare countries that have a National Stud.I would sugest to go there during a nice day because it is not only about the stud. There, you can visit 2 very nice gardens; St. Fiachra's Garden and Japanese Gardens.St. Fiachra's Garden is a commemorative garden... 

The Irish National Stud

The Irish National Stud, Kildare

 807Wheaton Says:  The Irish National Stud established in 1946 has become an International Tourist Attraction. The thoroughbreds here command respect at the racecourses of the world. Admission at the Visitor's Center includes a 35 minute guided tour of the National Stud. You will see the... 

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Transportation  

Shuttle from the Train Station
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EPoodle 43 reviews

If you are arriving to Kildare by train, there is a free shuttle bus waiting in front of the station that goes to the Outlet vilage and National stud.
Only check with the driver the schedule to go back. It is important if you are going to the National stud since it is not very close to the Kildare village itself.

Written Sep 27, 2007

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 Budget Travel
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Shopping  

Outlet Village in Kildare
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EPoodle 43 reviews

Few minutes walking distance from the centre of Kildare is a Kildare Village - Outlet shopping centre.

There are ... I would say some 30 outlets of shops that you can find in Dublin. Prices are, of course, lower than in Dublin.
Mostly, they are clothes shops, but some have sportsware, shoes, things for home.

There is also nice Italian restaurant where you can have a lunch and next to the outlet village is a playground for kids.

What to pay: Depends on the shop, but anyway less than in Dublin in same shops.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Kildare

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Golf!

Golf!, Kildare

 SirTravelsALot Says:  Make sure you pack your golf clubs, golfing in Ireland is spectacular! They love tourists and are very friendly in Kildare. 

St Fiachra's Garden

St Fiachra's Garden, Kildare

 challenger Says:  The last addition to the Irish National Stud complex is St Fiachra’s Garden. After oh so many queries from visitors as to why there was a Japanese Garden on the grounds, but no Irish Garden, the situation was remedied just recently.The garden is dedicated to St Fiachra,... 

Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens, Kildare

 challenger Says:  Prior to being a State owned Stud Farm, the property in the early part of the 20th century belonged to Colonel William Hall-Walker who had turned to horse breeding as a hobby. Often being described as eccentric, he also decided to establish a Japanese Garden on its... 

Irish National Stud

Irish National Stud, Kildare

 challenger Says:  Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, Tully, Kildare.Ph: +353-45-521617 Fax: +353-45-522964e-mail: stud@irish-national-stud.ieweb site: www.irish-national-stud.ieThe Irish National Stud belongs to the State and – not being private - hosts very affordable breeding... 

Home of Irish Racehorse Breeding Business

Home of Irish Racehorse Breeding Business, Kildare

 challenger Says:  Kildare is the home of the Irish racehorse breeding business. It therefore comes as no surprise that the one absolute Must See in the area is the National Irish Stud that can be located about a mile or so outside Kildare. Just follow the signposts.It is very well worth a... 

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