County Kildare

Región ·🇮🇪 Írsko

Počet obyvateľov 222 130

Rozloha 19 724 km²

Časové pásmo Europe/Dublin

Oficiálna webstránka www.kildare.ie

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Leinster's Essential Landmarks

Leinster’s landscape preserves over five millennia of history, from the prehistoric passage tombs of Newgrange and Brú na Bóinne to the ancient ceremonial Hill of Tara. Dublin’s urban core features the medieval St. Patrick’s and Christ Church Cathedrals, the 1816 cast-iron Ha'penny Bridge, and the Victorian George's Street Arcade. Significant ruins include the 6th-century monastery at Clonmacnoise and the massive Anglo-Norman Trim Castle. The region's heritage extends to the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the Hook Lighthouse, one of the world's oldest intact operational beacons.

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Editor's Choice: Irish History & Folklore

This selection spans over 5,000 years of Irish heritage across Leinster. It features Newgrange, a prehistoric passage tomb older than the pyramids, and the massive medieval ruins of Kells Augustinian Priory. In Dublin, discover Viking and medieval recreations at Dublinia or visit the 18th-century Marsh’s Library. Folklore is explored through oral tradition at the National Leprechaun Museum, while Huntington Castle showcases 17th-century architecture. Natural history meets archaeology at Dunmore Caves, and St Michan’s Church is noted for its historic burial crypts.

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Ireland's Hidden Gems

This collection spans Leinster’s diverse history, from the Neolithic Fourknocks passage tomb and Proleek Dolmen to the 19th-century industrial heritage of Kilbeggan Distillery. It includes architectural curiosities like Conolly’s Folly and the Gothic-style Charleville Castle, alongside unique cultural sites such as the Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio housed in a Martello tower and the 'Leviathan' telescope at Birr. Coastal landmarks like Poolbeg Lighthouse contrast with the medieval ruins of Kilfane Church and the lost town of Newtown Jerpoint.

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Castles and Fortifications

Leinster’s landscape is defined by its defensive architecture, ranging from the massive 12th-century Anglo-Norman keep at Trim to the refined 19th-century Gothic-fantasy of Humewood Castle. This collection features significant historical sites like Clonmacnoise’s monastic ruins on the River Shannon and the well-preserved Malahide Castle. Explore diverse structures including urban fortifications like Waterford's Reginald’s Tower, monastic settlements at Monasterboice, and late medieval tower houses like Slade and Maudlin Castle, documenting Ireland's evolution from ancient spiritual centers to heavily fortified residences.

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Historic Places of Worship

This collection spans centuries of Irish religious architecture across the Leinster province, ranging from the 6th-century monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise to the Neoclassical grandeur of Saint Mel’s Cathedral. Highlights include Dublin’s medieval Gothic landmarks, St. Patrick’s and Christ Church, alongside significant sites like Kells Augustinian Priory and the 5th-century ruins of St. Dubhan’s. These locations showcase a diverse range of ecclesiastical styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, and modern restorations, reflecting Ireland's complex spiritual and architectural history.

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Ireland's Archaeological & Heritage Gems

This collection spans millennia of Irish history, featuring the UNESCO World Heritage site of Brú na Bóinne with its Neolithic passage tombs at Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth. The list includes significant medieval structures like Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland, and Reginald’s Tower in Waterford. Visitors can explore the ancient seat of the High Kings at the Hill of Tara, the 12th-century Cistercian ruins of Bective Abbey, and rare geological sites like the Viking-associated Dunmore Caves.

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Irish Museums and Galleries

Explore Leinster’s history through specialized sites ranging from the Neolithic Brú na Bóinne tomb complex to the 18th-century Old Jameson Distillery. This collection includes the Viking heritage at Dublinia, the medieval monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise, and the harrowing Victorian-era Donaghmore Famine Workhouse. Visitors can examine Kilkenny’s merchant history at Rothe House, the penal past of Wicklow Gaol, and the evolution of communication at the Martello tower in Howth. The list spans archaeological landmarks, industrial heritage, and cultural folklore across central and eastern Ireland.

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Ireland's Natural & Recreational Gems

Leinster's landscape encompasses the glacial valleys of the Wicklow Mountains, the ancient ceremonial sites of the Boyne Valley, and the expansive lakes of the Irish midlands. This collection features prominent natural landmarks like the 80-meter Glenmacnass Waterfall and the prehistoric monuments of Knowth and the Hill of Tara. It also includes reclaimed industrial sites like Lough Boora Discovery Park and historic urban green spaces such as Kilkenny Castle Park and St Patrick’s Park in Dublin.

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Ireland's Premier Golf Courses

This selection of golf courses across Leinster showcases the diversity of Irish terrain, featuring Jack Nicklaus’s signature parkland design at Mount Juliet and Seve Ballesteros’s championship layout at The Heritage. The collection includes historic clubs like Dundalk, established in 1905, and unique geological features like the glacial eskers at Esker Hills. Visitors can choose between 18-hole championship courses and dedicated pitch-and-putt facilities in Tullamore and Kilbeggan, catering to various skill levels within the Irish midlands.

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