Dún Ailinne

#344 among destinations in Ireland

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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. While there is no longer anything visible on the ground surface, archeological investigations show that there were once circular timber structures inside the enclosure during the Irish Iron Age. ()

Alternative names: Height: 600 ftCoordinates: 53°6'55"N, 6°46'32"W

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KildareIreland

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Dún Ailinne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, Irish National Stud, Riverbank Arts Centre.

4.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport
St Conleth's Park
115 min walk • St Conleth's Park, a cornerstone of community sports in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland, stands as a testament to the enduring passion for Gaelic games in the region. This sports venue, primarily known for hosting Gaelic football and hurling matches, is the main...
4.6 miN
Town, City hall
Newbridge
119 min walk • The town hall in Newbridge, Ireland, is the administrative and cultural heart of this developing town located in County Kildare. It is a modern facility that reflects the dynamic growth of the region and serves as a meeting place for the local community and a...
5.6 miW
Farm, Garden, Park
Irish National Stud, Kildare
142 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.
4.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Riverbank Arts Centre
119 min walk • Riverbank Arts Centre is a multi-disciplinary arts centre in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. Located close to the M7 motorway, the Riverbank Arts Centre also has a café.
6.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Kildare Castle, Kildare Village
160 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.
2.8 miSW
Town, Archaeological site
Curragh
71 min walk • The Curragh is a flat open plain of almost 2,000 hectares of common land in Newbridge, County Kildare.
4.3 miN
Visitor center, Museum
Newbridge Silverware
109 min walk • Newbridge Silverware is a designer and producer of jewellery, homeware and giftware products.
3.3 miNW
Specialty museum, Military museum, Museum
Curragh Camp
84 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.
0.8 miSE
Town, Memorial
Old Kilcullen
21 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.
5.7 miSE
Archaeological site
Tornant Moat, Dunlavin
147 min walk • Tornant Moat is an Irish National Monument composed of a ringfort and nearby barrows.
4.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Curragh Racecourse
122 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.