Tag: County Kildare

November 7, 2020

This magnificent house was formerly the seat of the Dukes of Leinster. It is famous for its magnificent saloon decorated…

August 1, 2020

This gem in County Kildare is recognised as the finest Palladian house in Ireland. Well worth visiting on any tours…

March 5, 2020

By JohnArmagh - Own work, Public Domain, Link   Kildare is a beautiful place and is easy to visit on…

October 7, 2019

  As you take a tour of Ireland it would be easy to pass by Kildare. But this is a…

August 21, 2019

This town is a real hidden gem for any tours of Ireland. A monastery was founded in the 9th century…

November 22, 2018

Naas is the county town of Kildare. Its proximity to “the Curragh” and “Punchstown” (two famous horse racing courses) has…

May 28, 2018

Ten locks west along the Grand Canal from Dublin. Robertstown is a characteristic 19th century canal side village, with warehouses…

January 30, 2017

The castle was probably built in 1176 by Maurice Fitzgerald, a companion of Strongbow. It remained a Fitzgerald stronghold until…

July 30, 2015

If you’re looking for gold at the end of the rainbow, look no further than the Republic of Ireland. Whether…

June 23, 2014

A step through a gateway at the southern end of this straggling town takes visitors back 800 years in an…