Curragh

#376 among destinations in Ireland

Town, Archaeological site

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The Curragh is a flat open plain of almost 2,000 hectares of common land in Newbridge, County Kildare. This area is well known for Irish horse breeding and training. The Irish National Stud is located on the edge of Kildare town, beside the famous Japanese Gardens. Also located here is Pollardstown Fen, the largest fen in Ireland. This area is of particular interest to botanists and ecologists because of the numerous bird species that nest and visit there. There are also many rare plants that grow there. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°5'7"N, 6°49'12"W

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KildareIreland

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Curragh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Irish National Stud, Kildare Cathedral, Kildare Castle, Grey Abbey Vets.

5.3 miNW
Farm, Garden, Park
Irish National Stud, Kildare
135 min walk • The Irish National Stud is a Thoroughbred horse breeding facility in Tully, Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland. It was formally established by incorporation on 11 April 1946 under the National Stud Act, 1945 and is owned by the Irish Government.
6.3 miNW
Gothic architecture, Church
Kildare Cathedral, Kildare
161 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. Brigid, Kildare in Kildare, County Kildare is one of two cathedrals in the United Dioceses of Meath and Kildare of the Church of Ireland in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin.
6.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Kildare Castle, Kildare Village
158 min walk • Kildare Castle is a ruined castle located at Kildare in County Kildare, Ireland. Built in the 12th century as a motte and bailey castle by Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke. The remains of a tower are the only above ground remains of the castle.
6.1 miNW
Cemetery, Ruins, Gothic architecture
Grey Abbey Vets, Kildare
156 min walk • Grey Abbey is a ruined abbey in County Kildare, Ireland. It was run by Franciscan friars.
2.8 miNE
Archaeological site
Dún Ailinne
71 min walk • Dún Ailinne is an ancient ceremonial site on the hill of Cnoc Ailinne in County Kildare, Ireland. It is southwest of Kilcullen, near the N78 road to Athy. It is a large circular enclosure covering most of the hilltop; about 13 hectares.
6.3 miNW
Monastery
Kildare Abbey, Kildare
161 min walk • Kildare Abbey is a former monastery in County Kildare, Ireland, founded by St Brigid in the 5th century, and destroyed in the 12th century.
4.3 miN
Specialty museum, Military museum, Museum
Curragh Camp
111 min walk • The Curragh Camp is an army base and military college in The Curragh, County Kildare, Ireland. It is the main training centre for the Irish Defence Forces and is home to 2,000 military personnel.
2.8 miNE
Town, Memorial
Old Kilcullen
72 min walk • Old Kilcullen, formerly Kilcullen, is a townland in County Kildare, Ireland, which includes a noted religious archaeological site within its boundary. As a townland it is relatively large but lightly populated.
5.4 miS
Archaeological site
Mullaghmast, Ballitore
137 min walk • Mullaghmast, is a hill in the south of County Kildare, Leinster, near the village of Ballitore and near the borders with Wicklow, Laois and Carlow. It was an important site in prehistory, in early history and again in more recent times.
5.7 miSE
Archaeological site
Tornant Moat, Dunlavin
145 min walk • Tornant Moat is an Irish National Monument composed of a ringfort and nearby barrows.
5.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Curragh Racecourse
145 min walk • The Curragh Racecourse -- usually referred to as simply the Curragh -- is one of Ireland's most important Thoroughbred racecourses. It is situated on the Curragh plain in County Kildare, between the towns of Newbridge and Kildare.