County Kildare is located in the East of Ireland near Dublin. Known for its love of horses and other outdoor pursuits, Kildare boasts some of the best Golf clubs in the country. Popular visitor attractions include Castletown House, the Irish National Stud, the Japanese Gardens, Leixlip Castle, and Straffan Butterfly Farm. Places to stay include Kildare Town, Newbridge, Maynooth, Leixlip, Athy, and Straffan.
Getting Around Kildare
 Kildare is located just to the south-west of Dublin. Dublin Airport is located just over an hours' drive away. As it is home to many Dublin commuters, public transport is quite good, with frequent rail services to Dublin, and other rail links to Galway, Mayo, Limerick, Cork, and Kerry. Bus services are also numerous. Details on getting to and around Kildare can be found in our Transport Guide.
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Kildare Car Hire
 Drive yourself around Kildare and Ireland: Hire a car from Budget, Argus, Irish Car Rentals, or Dan Dooley.
Maps of Kildare
 Plan your visit to Ireland and Kildare with our map of Kildare, and maps of Ireland.
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Kildare Accommodation Search
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