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Kildare

Kildare is a town in County Kildare, Ireland. As of 2022, its population was 10,302, making it the 7th largest town in County Kildare.

Type CityPopulation 10,302

Why go

  • Town in County Kildare, Ireland.
  • Served by Allenwood Airstrip.

History

Kildare is a town in County Kildare, Ireland. As of 2022, its population was 10,302, making it the 7th largest town in County Kildare. It is home to Kildare Cathedral, historically the site of an important abbey said to have been founded by Saint Brigid of Kildare in the 5th century. The Curragh lies east of the town.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Sandwich, Soup, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-16:00, Fr-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating ·… · lilyandwild.ie
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · thebicestercollection.com
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-We 09:30-17:00; Th-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-17:00 · Market Square, Kildare · strongs.ie
Indoor
Cafe · Features: vegetarian options · Market Square, Kildare · firecastle.ie
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Restaurant · restaurant · Market Square, Kildare, R51 TN60 · harteskildare.ie
Indoor

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Airports

Kildare Aerodrome 11 km to the centre
Kilrush, KE, IE
Outdoor
Clonbullogue Aerodrome 17 km to the centre
Clonbullogue, OY, IE
Outdoor
Gowran Grange Aerodrome 19 km to the centre
Swordlestown, KE, IE
Outdoor
Benfield Aerodrome 24 km to the centre
Benfield, OY, IE
Outdoor
Craddenstown Airfield 44 km to the centre
Craddanstown, WH, IE
Outdoor
Curragh Camp Racecourse Airfield 4.5 km to the centre
KE, IE
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Allenwood Airstrip; 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kildare. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach