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| Foal, with foster mother in background |
County Kildare is readily reachable from many parts of the country, just about two hours from Cork for instance. It’s convenient and is also full of attractions, big and small. Here, you'll find a sample, just a sample, of the county including The National Stud, Japanese Gardens, the shopping mecca that is Kildare Village, and the amazing Newbridge Silverware, featuring its core collection of silverware, along with the Museum of Style and a splendid restaurant on-site. You’ll need a place to stay, and below we spotlight two very hospitable and well-run hotels, Lawlors in Naas and Clanard Court in Athy.
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| Olivia Newton John (Museum of Style) |
The story of Newbridge Silverware, its Museum of Style and excellent café
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| Princess Di's India dress |
Naas is a superb base to explore Kildare!
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| Walking home by the Grand Canal from the Friday Country Market in Naas (one of the best-kept towns in Ireland) |
Ready for shopping? Sample the many designer shops in Kildare Village
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Coolea & Spinach Crêpe, in Kildare Village |
The National Stud and Japanese Gardens
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| Japanese Gardens at National Stud. Refreshments are available all day in this on-site café. Meals are based on local produce even if the building style echoes a Japanese equivalent. |
Clanard Court Hotel, your 4-star base in Athy
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| Bath in the bedroom. Very convenient at Clanard Court. |
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| Strong. Ballet dancer with boxing gloves. An eye-catching mural by Solus on Barrow Quay, Athy |
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| Vi's in Lawlors |
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