Activities Accommodation and Dining in Kildare There is

Activities, Accommodation and Dining in Kildare

There is a large number of activity based pursuits in Co. Kildare, some of which include Walking, Cycling, Horse Riding, Golf and Fishing.

Horse Riding in County Kildare is one of the premier Horse Racing and Breeding regions in the world, why not take the opportunity to go Horse Rising? . . Prendergasts, Melitta Lodge Stables, Kildare, Co. Kildare, Telephone: +353 (0) 45521401 Kill International Equestrian Centre, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare. Telephone: +353 (0) 45 -877333 or +353 (0) 45 -877208 Cóilog Eventing Ltd, Crosspatrick, Kilmeague, Naas, Co. Kildare, Telephone: +353 (0)45 860842 or +353 (0)45 860452 Maynooth Equestrian Centre, Clonfert Rd, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Telephone: +353 (0)1 5054860

Walking in County Kildare Town Slí na Sláinte and Heritage Trail Known to the Local as the Hundred Acres Walk - There are two Routes 4. 4 km and 3. 5 km. Grade: Easy Leixlip Sli na Slainte This Slí is a 4. 9 km route through a predominantly residential area, which takes in both old and new Leixlip. The route starts at the main gates of Intel Ireland, one of the biggest employers in Co. Kildare. Grade: Easy Kilcock Sli The Kilcock Slí is 5. 5 km in length and starts at the Fairgreen, near the entrance to the Railway Station car park. Before starting the walk, take time to notice Market Cross, base dated 1640 and the remains of the Military Barracks. Grade: Easy Donadea Forest Sli he Donadea Forest Park Slí na Sláinte is 5. 7 km long and starts near the car park entrance and follows a beautiful forest path around the park. Donadea Forest Park is almost 250 hectares in size and is steeped in history, with remnants of a magnificent castle, a church, a tower and walled gardens. Grade: Easy Celbridge/ Leixlip Sli In Celbridge, the starting point is at the gates to Castletown House, where you will find a map, which clearly illustrates the route. From this point you proceed along Main Street, Celbridge, until you reach the junction with the Dublin Road. For more information follow link. Grade: Easy Athy Sli Our 2. 6 Km Slí starts at the courthouse by the River Barrow. This historic Jacobean style building was opened as the town’s Corn Exchange building in 1857 and was converted to the courthouse in 1891. Route can be walked in either direction and is recommended as a daytime walk. Grade: Easy All the following walks including maps can be found on www. irishtrails. ie

Dining Out in Kildare A list of Local food establishment Silken Thomas - The Complete Pub Silken Thomas is a classically styled suburban bar designed to ensure customers experience a more intimate and cosy night in. There is an extensive menu suiting a plethora of tastes. Check out our Evening Menu to see what “Flanagan’s Lounge” has to offer, and the chef’s are always coming up with daily specials, to keep it interesting. Chapter 16 is a modern and bright restaurant, with views of Kildare’s historic market square. The restaurant offers fresh produce at all times leading to and exciting menu of international dishes served with a lavish touch of imagination. The culinaryforté for which the house is largely due to the pursuit of excellence associated with the Silken Thomas, Breakfast from 8. 00 -12. 00 Mon-Sat, 9. 00 -12. 00 Sun. Sandwiches & Light Bites from 10. 30 -10. 00 pm everyday, Evening / Bar Menu – 3 pm-10 pm everyday, Carvery 12 -3 pm Mon-Fri 12 -6 pm Sat/Sun, t: +353 (0) 45 522232 Hartes Bar & Grill Nominated in two categories at the Irish restaurant awards 2011; Best Gastro pub and best casual dining. Situated in the heart of Kildare Town, 30 minutes from Dublin, 2 minutes from Kildare Village Outlet, and across the road from the Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Harte’s Bar & Grill provides great food and a superb atmosphere. Harte’s offers a quality dining experience in a relaxed bar setting. Harte’s Bar & Grill has quickly become the favourite of Kildare locals and people visiting nearby attractions. A combination of superb food and remarkable deals has placed Harte’s at the forefront of the Kildare culinary scene. Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm Friday – Saturday 4 pm -10 pm Sunday – 12 – 9 pm, PH; + 353 (0) 45 533557 Annamars A unique French dinning experience in the heart of Kildare, Annamar’s restaurant has created a well know reputation across Ireland since it first opened in March 2000. Enjoy the evening in a cosy and friendly atmosphere, with tasty and creative gastronomic dishes prepared to order by chef patron. Aymar Gourdet. Dishes to be enjoyed with our very selected wine list. Very special welcome by experienced waiting staff to take special care of your evening and to make your visit memorable. Open from 18. 00 pm until 22. 00 pm Thursday to Saturday and non stop all day Sunday from 12 am until 9 pm, T: +353 (0) 45 522899 Café K Great Café/Restaurant in Kildare town located in Eurospar Shopping Centre. The Café has a wide variety on offer for breakfast and lunch. Great coffee with top, Quality food at very good prices. Famous in the afternoons for desserts and the best coffee in Kildare. Experienced and Friendly Staff. Agape Just off Market Square, this trendy little cafe has a fine range of homemade food. There’s a full coffee bar and a menu of salads, soups, sandwiches and tasty hot specials. Agape has a wonderful Ice-cream bar and a range of delicious deserts.

Dining Out in Kildare A list of Local food establishment Daniel Bolands Boland’s have won many local and national awards for the very high standards of food and beverages which are served daily in both the Cafe and Bar, The premises caters for all ages and is wheelchair accessible. At present they serve everything from light snacks to main course meals everyday they also offer a dedicated children’s menu 7 days a week. The Bar is a haven for those seeking peace, tranquillity and comfort. Its photo’s and fittings chart the history of Boland’s and Kildare from the 1960’s to the present day. In this Bar, customers can relax in sumptuous comfort and enjoy our Bar Food Menu and professionally presented drinks. Ristorante Colosseus Italian/Irish Restaurant, wide range of pasta, pizza, pinanis and more. We have a wide range of Italian winesto accompany all choices of dishes We have a wide range of Italian wines to accompany all choices of dishes Lunch from 12 -5 pm. Early bird € 14. 95 from 5 pm-8 Pm. t: +353 (0) 45 520 570 Victoria House Asian Cuisine One of the finest Asian cuisine restaurants in the County. Caters for both sit down and takeaway. The service is fantastic and also excellent value for money, food and atmosphere. Lunch Served: Thurs & Fri 12. 30 -2. 30 pm, Sun 12. 30 -4. 30 pm & Dinner Served: Sun, Sat 5 pm until late t: +353 (0) 45 533 118 USAC (Upstairs Cunningham’s) Cunninghams comprises of a bar and restaurant to suit all occasions. You will always find a welcoming face and a lot of fun in the bar, enjoy a little more privacy in the hut area, and try one of Cunninghams beautiful dishes in the Bar & Restaurant, if its a drink beside a warm open fire on a winters night or a glass of wine in the beergarden looking at the magnificently flood lit Cathedral and tower Cunninghams is the spot for you. Relaxing and entertaining what more could you ask for. Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm, Friday – Saturday 4 pm -10 pm, Sunday – 12 – 9 pm, t: +353 (0) 45

Accommodation in Kildare: All Accommodation on this page is approved by Failte Ireland Ms. Catherine Singleton, No. 1 Dara Park, Station Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare PH: + 353 -(0) -45 -521964 Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Castleview Farm B&B, Lackagh, Kildare, Co. Kildare PH: +353 -(0)-521816 Email: info@kildarebandb. com Web: www. kildarebandb. com Ms. Christine Hassett, Kildare Bed & Breakfast, Cherryville, Kildare, Co. Kildare. +353 -(0)-45 -521777 Web: www. kildarebed&breakfast. ie. Ms. Ruby Johnston, Cherryville House, Cherryville, Co. Kildare +353 -(0)-45 -521091 Email: cherryvillehouse@eircom. net Mr. and Mrs. Keane Eaglehill Farm House, Suncrof, t The Curragh, Kildare, Co. Kildare +353 -(0)-45 -526097 Email: eaglehillbandb@yahoo. ie Derby House Hotel ** Dublin Road, Kildare Town. + 353 (0) 45 522144 Email: enquiries@derbyhousehotel. ie Web: http: //www. derbyhousehotel. ie

Fishing in County Kildare Locations for Fishing in County Kildare Balinfagh Lake, Prosperous Co. Kildare. Species: Hybrid, Perch, Roach, Tench, Facilities: car park, Number of swims: 8, Season: all year, Permits: free Barrow Canal, Athy, Co. Kildare, This canal beside the angling centre of Vicarstown contains Bream and Rudd. Downstream, towards Athy you can find Tench up to 6 lbs in weight. The canal joins with the river Barrow in Athy town. Species: Bream, Rudd, Facilities: Number of swims: 0 Season: All year around. Permits: Coarse fishing is free. Bell Harbour, Monastrevin, Co. Kildare, Bell Harbour is a picturesque Grand Canal town stretch with well kept green areas beside a modern apartment complex with ample parking. Shops, including a well stocked tackle and bait shop, are only a 5 min. walk away. Average water depth is 4′ 6″ to 5′ 6″ and has light to moderate boat traffic during summer months. Species: Bream, Common Carp, Eel, Hybrid, Perch, Pike, Roach-Bream, Tench, Facilities: Free parking. Shops, Pubs, Restaurants etc. all within 5 min walk from venue. Number of swims: 30, Season: All year round. Permits: Fishing is free of charge. Digby Bridge, Sallins, Co. Kildare, Small stretch above main Sallins stretch large amounts to tench, bream hybreds, very weedy bring a rake. Species: Facilities: good parking, Number of swims: 10, Season: summer , Permits: Nil Golden Falls, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, A small reservoir with a very siltybottom, on the Liffey between Poulaphouca dam and golden falls dam at Ballymore, Co. Kildare. Species: Carp, Eel, Perch, Pike, Roach, Facilities: none, Number of swims: 0, Season: 0 , Permits: Nil Ferns Lock, Species: Bream, Hybrid, Roach-Bream, Rudd, Tench, Facilities: None, Number of swims: 0, Season: 0, Permits: Nil Athy Marina, Small pond running off the river barrow € 5. 00 day ticket. Species: Bream, Dace, Eel, Hybrid, Minnow, Perch, Pike, Roach. Bream, Rudd-Bream, Silver Bream, Tench.

Golf in Kildare NAME PHONE ADDRESS Athy Golf Club, Geraldine : 059 863172 Athy, Co. Kildare Bodenstown, 045 897096 Bodenstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare Castlewarden Golf Club, 01 4589254 Straffan, Co. Kildare Cill Dara Golf Club, 045 521295 Little Curragh, Kildare, Co. Kildare Craddockstown Golf Club, 045 897610 Blessington Road, Naas, Co. Kildare Curragh Golf Club, 045 441714 The Curragh, Newbridge, Co. Kildare Dunmurry Springs Golf Club, 045 531400 Dunmurry Hill, Kildare, Co. Kildare Highfield Golf & Country Club, 046 9731021 Carbury, Co. Kildare INDOOR MINI GOLF, 045 409998 Unit W 9 G Tougher Business Park, , Naas, Co. Kildare Kilcock Golf Club, 01 6287592/ 01 6284074 Gallow, Kilcock, Co. Kildare Kilkea Castle Golf Club, 059 9145555 Castledermot, Co. Kildare Killeen Golf Club, 045 866003 Killeenbeg, Kill, Co. Kildare Moyvalley Golf Club, 046 9548000 Moyvalley, Co Kildare, Co. Kildare Naas Golf Club, 045 874644 Kerdiffstown, Naas, Co. Kildare

Family Fun in County Kildare NAME ADDRESS PHONE WEB/ EMAIL The Straffan Butterfly Farm, Ovidstown, Straffan, Kildare PH : (01) 6271109 info@straffanbutterflyfarm. com http: //www. straffanbutterflyfarm Contact K-Bowl Entertainment Centre Toughers Ind Est Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare PH: (045) 408144 bookings@kbowl. ie www. kbowl. ie Quads & Karting Mondello Park, Naas, Co. KIildare PH: (045) +353 45 860200 Info@mondellopark. ie www. mondellopark. ie Storm Cinemas Naas, Co. Kildare PH: (045) 874653 www. stormcinemas. ie Lullymore Heritage Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare PH: (045) – 870 238 ray@lullymoreheritagepark. com conor@lullymoreheritagepark. co m Airport Flying Club c/o 36 Anne Devlin Ave, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 PH: (087) 6440572 www. airportflyingclub. com/ Indoor Mini Golf Unit W 9 G, Tougher Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare PH: (045) 409 998 www. minigolf. ie/findus. html Abbeyfield Country Pursuits Abbeyfield Farm, Clane, Co. Kildare PH: (086) 8164130 www. abbeyfieldfarm. com/ Fun Factory M 7 Business Park, Naas, Co Kildare PH: (045) 98812 www. funfactory. ie/ Joey’s Play Centre Naas Town Centre, 1 st Floor, Naas, Co Kildare PH: (045) 856666 Www. littlejoeys. ie/about. html Tricky Tricksters Magic Castle W 11 Togher Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co Kildare PH: (045) 409192 www. magiccastle. ie/