- Naas: Kildare’s county town south-west of Dublin and the county town of Kildare. A racecourse hosts regular meetings, nearby race-related facilities, a theatre for performances, markets on certain days, parks, and access to gardens or equestrian centres in the surrounding area.
- Newbridge: A town on the River Liffey with a visitor centre focused on silverware production with a museum of style icons, arts facilities, nature reserves such as a fen for walks, river paths, and proximity to racecourses or canal routes.
- Celbridge: A town on the River Liffey west of Dublin with a large eighteenth-century Palladian house with parklands open to the public, walking grounds along the river, and a setting that combines historic architecture with countryside paths.
- Maynooth: A university town west of Dublin with a historic campus with grounds to explore, a castle ruin, a college with ecclesiastical museum elements, canal greenway paths, and nearby forest parks or equestrian facilities.
- Leixlip: A town on the River Liffey near Dublin with a historic castle with occasional tours, a folly structure nearby, river walks, fishing spots, and a town centre with links to brewing history.
- Athy: A market town on the River Barrow riverside paths along the Barrow Way trail, heritage sites including a centre in the town hall, boat tours on the river, and access to canal or towpath walks.
- Kildare: A town in the centre of the county with a cathedral with historical features, a round tower, nearby stud farm and gardens, a visitor village with retail, and racecourse access close by.
- Kilcock, A town on the Royal Canal with canal walks and greenway paths, local amenities, and a commuter setting with rural surroundings.
- Clane: A village near the Bog of Allen. Visitors can expect quiet countryside, local facilities, and proximity to canal routes or open bogland areas.
- Sallins: A town on the Grand Canal near Naas with canal towpath walks, locks, and easy access to nearby town centres or rural lanes.
- Monasterevin: A town on the River Barrow and Grand Canal renowned for its river and canal scenery, towpath trails, its 25 bridges which has led to it being rather fancifully referred to as “the Venice of Ireland,” and a peaceful setting with local history.
- Kill: A village south of Naas with an twin parish churches both built in 1821, rural roads, farmland, and rich equestrian heritage reflected in a monument to champion horse Papillon.
- Kilcullen: A small town near the Curragh plains with countryside views, local paths, and access to open grassland or nearby attractions.
- Rathangan: A village near the Bog of Allen with quiet lanes, bogland surroundings, and a rural community atmosphere.
- Prosperous: A small town with canal connections, towpath walks, local amenities, and peaceful agricultural settings.
- Derrinturn: A modest village in the north of the countywithopen countryside, farmland, and a calm pace.
- Castledermot: A village near the Carlow border with an outsize place in history, high crosses and ruins of two abbeys, rural paths, and quiet surroundings. It once hosted the parlliament of Ireland.
- Allenwood: A small locality near the canal offering bogland trails and views, local roads, and a straightforward rural feel.
- Coill Dubh (Blackwood): A village with gardens nearby, countryside lanes, access to house and garden sites on certain days, and peaceful open spaces.
- Johnstown: A small place near Naas, quiet residential areas and easy reach to larger town facilities.
- Athgarvan: A village close to the Curragh, grassland surroundings, local paths, and proximity to equestrian or military camp areas.
- Straffan: A village known for its estate offering a large country house and resort with golf courses, parkland, and a setting suited to outdoor pursuits.
- Curragh Camp: A military and racing area on the Curragh plains with open grassland, racecourse facilities, and a focus on equestrian activity.
- Kilmeage: A small village in the countryside offering agricultural land, quiet roads, and a relaxed local setting.
Population of towns in county Kildare
Towns
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Villages
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Largest town in the county: a walking tour
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Kildare:
Ireland’s county Kildare blends historic sites with lush countryside, with the National Stud and Japanese Gardens offering a unique mix of equine heritage and serene landscapes. Castletown House, a grand Palladian mansion, provides historical insights, while the Curragh’s open plains are ideal for walking. The ancient Hill of Allen adds archaeological depth, making Kildare an engaging stop for culture and nature. The new Shackleton Experience has opened in Athy. Kildare is Ireland’s eighth smallest county by size (1,694 square km) and seventh largest by population (247,774). Population reached its lowest point, 57,892 in 1936. In terms of hospitality, Kildare is Ireland’s 15th most visited tourist county with around 168,000 international visitors per year.
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