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    St Brigid’s Cathedral and Round Tower

    Visit this ancient site in County Kildare and discover St Brigid’s legacy
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    County Kildare
    Culture & Heritage
    53 mins from Dublin Airport

    On the site where St Brigid founded a nunnery in the 5th century in Kildare town, you’ll find a 19th century cathedral and 12th century round tower.

    Although rebuilt in 1833 the cathedral’s history can still be seen in the carvings dating to the Early Christian and Norman times, religious artefacts and a 16th century vault. The story of St Brigid’s life and legacy is depicted in a beautiful stained glass window with the patron saint colourfully presented next to the rest of Ireland’s Holy Trinity.

    Overlooking the cathedral’s graveyard is the 33-metre-tall Round Tower. Besides its height, a prominent feature is the decorated granite surrounding the doorway raised four metres above the ground. Climb to the top for panoramic views of County Kildare.

    Inside St Brigid’s Cathedral

    Need to know

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    The Cathedral and Round Tower are open to visitors every day from May to September.

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    For more information ahead of your visit to the Cathedral and Round Tower, you can contact info@stbrigidscathedral.com

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    The best time to visit is during St Brigid’s Festival (Féile Bríde) so you can check out these impressive structures AND take part in the St Brigid festivities.

    Things to see and do nearby

    Kildare Town Heritage Centre

    Step back in time with the Legends of Kildare immersive virtual reality experience at the Kildare Town Heritage Centre.

    Kildare

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    Redhills Adventure

    Redhills Adventure is a new activity business located in Redhills Co Kildare only 5kms from Kildare Village, 30 mins from Newlands Cross in Dublin and under 1 hour from Athlone, Kilkenny and Carlow.

    Kildare

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    Curragh Racecourse

    The Irish passion for horse racing is legendary and experiencing it at the Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare, is unforgettable. Enjoy a day at the races in a glorious setting on the Curragh plains where horse racing and horses have been a central part of daily life for centuries.

    Kildare

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    The Royal Curragh Golf Club

    The Royal Curragh Golf Club course at the Curragh in County Kildare is 18 holes, par 72. It is a hilly heathland type of golf course laid over 4,700 acres of sylvan parklands.

    Kildare

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    Kildare & Wicklow Heritage Tour - Quicktours

    Visit the key attractions on the historic Kildare-Wicklow "Grand Tour" Journey through mystical and beautiful Glendalough. Get snap happy on the Wicklow Gap scenic drive route, historic Kildare and Newbridge Sliverware Visitor Centre and Icon Museum.

    Dublin

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    Naas Farmers Market

    For real market atmosphere, visit Naas Farmers Market in County Kildare every Saturday from 10 to 3pm. Filled with goodies of every kind, this market is a little slice of heaven in this over processed world we live in!

    Kildare

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    Athy Rowing & Canoeing

    Athy Rowing & Canoeing is based in Athy, County Kildare

    Kildare

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    The Kildare Maze

    Enjoy a thrilling family day out at Leinster’s largest hedge maze at the Kildare Maze, in County Kildare.

    Kildare

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    The Irish National Stud & Gardens

    Visit the Irish National Stud & Gardens in the heart of the thoroughbred county, County Kildare. Join a guided tour of the stud, discover the incredible gardens and magical woodland walks, and set your pulse racing at the interactive Irish Racehorse Experience.

    Kildare

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    Cill Dara Golf Club

    Kildare

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