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Athy, Co. Kildare

Athy is pleasantly situated alongside the River Barrow and the Grand Canal, which has three locks in the town, descending to the river. The town is named after a second century chieftain, Ae, who was killed on the river crossing thus giving the town its name the ford of AE or in Irish Baile Átha Í. Athy developed from a 12th century Anglo-Norman settlement into an important military outpost on the border of the Pale. Local activities include equestrian, gliding, swimming and the many nightlife establishments.

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Clanard Court Hotel

Athy, Co. Kildare

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Clanard Court Hotel

Athy, Co. Kildare

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Gardens

Duckett's Grove Walled Garden and Pleasure Grounds

Carlow, Co. Carlow

The towers and turrets of Duckett’s Grove rise up like a vision from an Arthurian legend set in a luxuriant sweep of countryside near Carlow. It would be worth a trip for the arresting sight of this ruined 1830 Gothic revival castle alon ...

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Golf

Kilkea Castle Golf Resort

Castledermot, Co. Kildare
Course Type: Parkland

Kilkea Castle Golf Course is an 18 hole par 70 championship golf course with lush fairways, excellent greens and well manicured areas will challenge the most experienced golfers. The course offers a challenging round and encourages you to use eve ...

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What's On

Naas Farmers Market - County Kildare

Naas Market

Beside Trax Brasserie, Friary Lane, Naas, County Kildare

Saturdays 10am - 3 pm

Contact: Siobhan Poppelwell - 087 608 0119; siobhanpoppelwell@ireland.c ...

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Tourist Attractions

Dwyer McAllister Cottage

Donard, Co. Wicklow

Dwyer McAllister Cottage is is a cottage dedicated to the memory of Michael Dwyer, a celebrated 1798 leader. The cottage nestles in the shade of Kaedeen mountain at the top of a grassy lane off the Donard to Rathdangan road and it was here in win ...

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Wedding Venues

Killashee House Hotel & Villa Spa

Naas, Co. Kildare

Set in 80 acres of gardens and woodland just outside Naas town, this hotel and wedding venues been developed around a Victorian building and has earned a reputation for excellent weddings, which can range from relatively small parties of up ...

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