Outdoor Attractions in Newbridge

The Curragh Report an error with this listing

A flat open plain of almost 5,000 acres (20 km²) of common land between Newbridge and Kildare. It is composed of a sandy soil formed after an esker deposited a sand load and as a result it has excellent drainage characteristics. This makes it a popular location for training racehorses.

Curragh, Co. Kildare

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St. Fiachra's Garden Report an error with this listing

To celebrate the Millennium, this garden was opened in 1999 and commemorates the Patron Saint of Gardeners.

Tully, Co. Kildare

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River Liffey Report an error with this listing

The Liffey rises between Kippure and Tonduff in the Wicklow mountains, and flows for around 125 km through counties Wicklow, Kildare and Dublin before entering the Irish Sea at the mouth of Dublin Bay on a line extending from the Baily lighthouse to the Muglin Rocks.

Co. Dublin

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Irish National Stud Report an error with this listing

The Irish National Stud is a horse breeding facility. It was formally established by incorporation on 11 April 1946 under the National Stud Act, 1945 and is owned by the Irish Government.

Tully, Co. Kildare

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Pollardstown Fen Report an error with this listing

North of the Curragh is this state owned area of alkaline raised peatland and spring water.

3km from Newbridge, Co. Kildare

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Bog of Allen Report an error with this listing

A large peat bog in the centre of Ireland between the rivers Liffey and Shannon. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council describes the bog as "an important area of peatland, as much a part of Irish natural heritage as the Book of Kells".

County Offaly, County Meath, County Laois, County, Co. Kildare

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