- The highest point fo the Grand Canal near Robertstown is called Lowtown.
- Curragh’s Horse Racing: The Curragh, a flat plain, hosts Ireland’s oldest racecourse, where horse racing has been formalised since at least 1727.
- Saint Brigid’s WellL A holy well in Kildare town, dedicated to Saint Brigid, is believed to have healing properties and attracts pilgrims.
- Pollardstown Fen: Pollardstown Fen, near Newbridge, is Ireland’s oldest fen, formed 10,000 years ago, hosting rare plants.
- Castletown House’s Bat Colony: Castletown House, a Palladian mansion, houses a colony of lesser horseshoe bats in its attic.
- Japanese Gardens’ Symbolism: The Japanese Gardens in Tully, created in 1906, represent the journey of life through symbolic landscapes.
- Kildare’s Round Tower: Kildare’s 10th-century round tower church is one of Ireland’s tallest, and one of just three accessible by the public, climbable via internal ladders.
- Bog of Allen’s Train: The Bog of Allen once had a narrow-gauge railway to transport peat, now part of a nature centre.
- Lullymore’s Fairy Village: Lullymore Heritage Park features a miniature fairy village built into tree roots, popular with children.
- Donadea’s 9/11 Memorial: Donadea Forest Park contains a memorial garden with two trees, commemorating Irish victims of the 9/11 attacks.
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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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