County Kildare

• (Nás na Ríogh, "Meeting Place of the Kings") – county town
• (Baile Átha Í, "town of the ford of Ae")
• (Claonadh)
• (Droichead Nua)
• (Cill Droichid)
• (Maigh Nuad)
• (Cill Dara, "church of the oak")
• (Léim an Bhradáin)
• (Teach Srafáin)

Kildare is known as "the shortgrass county", revealing its fame for sheep farming in the plains to the south. It is the horsebreeding capital of Ireland and home to the Curragh Racecourse, as well as many studfarms. Historically, it was inside the Anglised area known as "The Pale" and ruled by landlords such as the Fitzgeralds. County Kildare is Ireland's wealthiest county outside Dublin with many middle and upper class residents mainly in the north east of the county eg Naas and Maynooth. The largest town is Naas with a population of 30,000 and is also is the county town.

• The Japanese Gardens

• The Irish National StudThis is a working thoroughbred horse farm.

• The Curragh RacecourseThe Curragh is home to the five Irish Classic Horse Races.

• PunchestownPunchestown, near Naas is a steeplechase race track and home to the four day Punchestown Festival in late April.

• Castletown House

  phone: +353 1 628 8252
  address: Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, W23 V9H3
  Castletown House is open to the public for tours during the summer, serves food and is also a concert venue, with organic farmers market at weekends
• Golf There are some excellent golf courses in Kildare: The K Club (which hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup), Carton House, and Castlewarden Glof Clubs.

• The Hanged Man Pub

  phone: +353 45431515
  address: Milltown, Newbridge Co Kildare

• The Bradaun RestaurantLocated in Leixlip House Hotel, Leixlip

• Herald & Devoy Restaurant At The Osprey Hotel

  phone: +353 45 881111
  address: Osprey Hotel
  Head Chef, Kevin Curran's blend of international fusion cuisine. Breakfast: Monday to Friday – 07:00-10:00 Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays – 08:00-11:00 Dinner: Monday to Saturday – 06:00-21:30.

• Osprey Bar at The Osprey HotelWith capacity for up to 450 people, private bar area upstairs and outdoor courtyard. Bar food menu served Monday to Thursday – 15:00-22:00 Friday – 15:00-21:00 Saturday – 12:30-21:00 Sunday – 17:00-21:00 Carvery Monday to Friday – 12:00-15:00 Sunday – 12:30-17:00.

• Saddlers Bar & Bistro at The Keadeen Hotel

  phone: +353 45 431 666
  address: Curragh Road, Ballymany, Newbridge