KILDARE: Holiday Home Guide

Why You Should Take a Holiday Home in Kildare

Steeped in heritage importance Co Kildare enjoys heritage towns such as Athy, Kildare town, Leixlip and Celbridge – the birthplace of Arthur Guinness and home to the first brewed pint of Guinness! Considered a suburb of Dublin, County Kildare has excellent access routes to the beautiful countryside yet is only a short hop to Dublin’s vibrant city centre. The scenery is also adorned with beautiful and extremely historic cathedrals, canals, and abbeys such as the Franciscan Abbey and St. Brigid's Cathedral. 

What You Can Expect With A Kildare Holiday Home

If there is anywhere in Ireland you would like to have a holiday home - it's Kildare! A holiday home in Kildare would bring you and your family closer to many activities including equestrian, golfing, cycling, walking and the food is simply marvellous- don’t forget to check out the unique French-Irish dishes found at Annamar's in Kildare. Steeped in cultural attractions, Castletown House, built in 1722 by William Connolly, the then speaker of the House of Commons – is recognised as the finest Palladian style mansion in Ireland. Visitors to the county can enjoy guided tours of the main house, have tea and scones in the café or extend their stay in any of the self catering holiday homes. Naas is the largest town and is beautifully adorned with the pure green outdoors and the plains are perhaps the best place to golf in all of Ireland! The K Club played host to the most prestigious international golf event ‘The Ryder Cup’ in September 2006. Kildare is also well known for its horse racing- all around the world; The Curragh Racecourse holds the Irish Derby in late June every year. Some of Ireland's horses have been bred at the Irish National stud located at Tully, a small village in the heart of the County.

Why Having a Holiday Home in Kildare Is Great

Visitors to Co Kildare will experience unique lodgings and freedom to explore the county at their own pace. Whether it is shopping at Kildare Village Outlet or attending the Riverbank Arts Centre to enjoy a comedy festival or touring performance group – Co Kildare will present many wonderful surprises on your self catering get-a-way.