Kildare, Ireland- Home of the Irish Derby
The Irish Derby horse race is one of pride and joy for the county of Kildare and that might be because of their affiliation with horse breeding and racing. With three popular race courses including the Curragh, home to the Irish Derby, you are never very far from what the county is most proud of. Second to the horses comes the world of golf as Kildare holds the only course in Ireland to feature the PGA National Ireland. The infamous K Club has also hosted the Ryder Cup and residents find that their golf game is as important as their knowledge of horses.
Reasons to Visit Kildare
When it comes to horses, nothing is as spectacular as the Irish National Stud Japanese Gardens. This has been the stud farm and home to Ireland’s finest thoroughbreds since 1900. Along with the horses you can tour the exquisite Japanese gardens that are located on site. In the golfing world, no course is better known throughout Ireland than the K Club. Home to the Ryder Cup this course is one of many world class courses in the area. Of course you have the option to skip horses and golf and spend your day on the rivers and canals taking a cruise, fishing or boating. Visit the Moore Abbey Wood to find over 250 acres of walks and ride lines through scenic natural settings.
Entertainment and Dining in Kildare
For some entertainment beyond horses and golf you can pay a visit to Riverbanks Arts Centre or the Ballitore Library and Quaker Museum. Both have a variety of programs to entice their visitors. Throughout the year you may encounter a number of festivals in Kildare that appeal to you. The Kildare Drama Festival and the Oxegen Music Festival are among some of the more widely known. Dine on the cuisine of your choice at any of the restaurants available throughout the county.
Accommodation in Kildare
Spend your trip staying on a working dairy farm. The Castleview Farm Bed and Breakfast offers much to guests and is only minutes from National Stud and Curragh. You can also select from a variety of hotels and self-catering cottages in the county if that is more to your tastes. Those travelling alone may benefit from a hostel over traditional accommodation.
Kildare Holiday Properties
Located 1.5 hours from Dublin and 3 hours from Rosslare, these 4 holiday homes are in the converted stable yard of a Georgian country house. Situated between the River Barrow and the Grand Canal, and accessed by a metal drawbridge, the setting is virtually an island. Furnished to a high standard, all have an individual, unique charm, balcony and a private patio. The heritage town of Athy is 4 miles whilst Carlow is only 6 miles, making an ideal touring base for the Wicklow Mountains and the Kilk
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