- Saint Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare: Designed by Unknown (medieval, with 19th-century restoration by George Edmund Street). Founded by St Brigid in the 5th century, this Church of Ireland cathedral was rebuilt in the 13th century. It features a round tower and was restored in 1875–1896 with Gothic elements. Market Square, Kildare town.
- Saint David’s Church, Naas: Built in 1833, this Church of Ireland church features a Gothic Revival design with a prominent tower. It serves Naas’s Anglican community and is linked to the town’s medieval history. Church Lane, Naas.
- Church of Our Lady and Saint David, Naas: Designed by Thomas Cobden. Constructed in 1827, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival style with pointed arches. It serves Naas’s Catholic community and reflects post-emancipation architecture. Sallins Road, Naas.
- Saint Patrick’s Church, Celbridge: Built in 1859, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival design with a modest tower. It serves Celbridge’s Catholic community near Castletown House. Main Street, Celbridge.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Maynooth: Designed by Augustus Welby Pugin. Completed in 1840, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival style with intricate stonework. It serves Maynooth’s Catholic community and is adjacent to St Patrick’s College. Main Street, Maynooth.
- Christ Church, Celbridge: Erected in 1837, this Church of Ireland church features a simple Gothic design. It serves the Celbridge Anglican community and is associated with the Conolly family of Castyletown House whose crypt was in the older Tea Lane church which it replaced. Dublin Road, Celbridge.
- Saint Conleth’s Church, Newbridge: Built in 1852, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival style with a prominent spire. It serves Newbridge’s Catholic community and is near the River Liffey. Main Street, Newbridge.
- Saint Patrick’s Church, Rathangan: Constructed in 1840, this Catholic church features a modest Gothic Revival design. It serves Rathangan’s Catholic community and reflects early 19th-century architecture. Main Street, Rathangan.
- Saint Brigid’s Church, Clane: Built in 1884, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival style with pointed windows. It serves Clane’s Catholic community and is tied to St Brigid’s legacy. Main Street, Clane.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Leixlip: Erected in 1832, this Catholic church features a simple Gothic Revival design. It serves Leixlip’s Catholic community near the Royal Canal and Rye River. Arthur Price, Archbishop of Cashel and benefactor of Arthur Guinness is buried under the main aisle. Main Street, Leixlip.
Churches
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
Holy Wells
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
Sacred Places
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
Saints
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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