Things To Do Kildare

Santa's Magical Trail

Return of Santa's Magical Trail to Athy

Journey with the elves through the wonderful experience of Santas Magical trail.

Take a peek into the elves bedroom and see if you can catch lazybones sleeping.

Mrs Claus will invite you into Santa's house and show you where he sleeps - how big is his bed?

Write your letter to Santa and post it in The North Pole post office, then take a tour through the magical forest.

Challenge mam and dad to a snowball fight in The North pole snow room, then line up and hop onto Santas magical carriage and let the elves whisk you off to Santas farm; here you will meet Rudolph, Cici and the other animals. On your return you will visit Santa himself in his magical grotto - he will have a present ready for all the good boys and girls.
Friday December 2 - December 22
Clanard Court Hotel
Dublin Road, Athy, County Kildare
Phone: 059 8640666

Cinderella

Brian Brady Youth Theatre's fourth year in presenting their sell out panto at The Moat Theatre


In January 2012, Brian Brady Youth Theatre brings you the classic fairytale of ‘Cinderella!’ Will she get to the ball along with her ugly sisters to meet the Prince? Helped along with the unforgettable comic duo ‘Smash and Grab’, this panto promises to be the best laugh ever! ‘Cinderella!’ is the perfect way to start the New Year!
Tuesday January 3 - January 7
Time: Tue - Sat 8pm, Matinee Sat 3pm

The Moat Theatre
Abbey Street, Naas, County Kildare
Phone: 045 883030

The Japanese Gardens and The Irish National Stud

The Japanese Gardens

The Japanese Gardens at Tully were created between the years 1906-1910. Devised by Colonel William Hall-Walker (later Lord Wavertree), a wealthy Scotsman of a famous brewery family and laid out by the Japanese Eida and his son Minoru.

The Gardens, planned to symbolise the 'Life of Man', are now of international renown and are acclaimed as the finest Japanese Gardens in Europe.

The Irish National Stud

Established in 1946, the Irish National Stud combines an active role in the development and promotion o­f Irish bloodstock with its role as one of the country's major tourist attractions.

­By Royal Appointment­­­­

The National Stud was proud to showcase Ireland's Thoroughbred industry to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her state visit to Ireland on Thursday 19th May. CEO John Osborne treated the Queen to her own personal stallion parade where she viewed the stud's flagship sire Invincible Spirit amongst others.

Kildare Village Shopping Outlet

Your passion for fashion will be well and truly indulged at Kildare Village, where you'll find over 50 boutiques selling your favourite labels at greatly reduced prices every day of the year. Among the many exciting brands featured are well-known names that have chosen Kildare Village as their only outlet boutique in Ireland, so look no further for exceptional value on sought-after designer clothing, accessories and homeware.

Newbridge Greyhound Stadium, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

The home of Greyhound Racing at its best, Newbridge Greyhound Stadium, situated right in the heart of the county is one of Kildare's premier weekend night-time entertainment venues.

This state of the art facility features a 110 seater top-class restaurant, three separate bars each with individual character, a quality fast-food outlet and much, much more to make your night at the dogs a most enjoyable experience.

Supervised Free Car Parking - The car park is designed to cater for 530 cars and 10 coaches

Racing commences at 19.45, every Friday and Saturday evening - Door Open at 7.00 PM.

Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park, Rathangan, Co. Kildare

Facilities include the brilliant Indoor Play Centre, "Funky Forest", outdoor play area and quality 18 hole Crazy Golf Course, pet farm, woodland/bogland walks, informative historic exhibitions. The train trip through the bog is a great way to finish off a memorable day out for all. Open everyday 10.00 to 18.00. No time limit stay all day!

Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park provides a healthy option to all families and visitors with a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities.

Ramble through the woodland and gardens, take a relaxing trip on the train and explore the wonder of our natural environment and heritage.

For the younger ones its fun all the way with the Funky Forest Indoor Play Centre, quality outdoor playground, 18 hole Crazy Golf and large football pitch. There is no time limit on visits - so make a day of it!

Funky Forest
With a reputation as one of the finest play centres in the country, our fantastic Indoor centre has something for everyone to enjoy, even the mums and dads! Hard play area, climbing nets, bridges and speedy cable run. Large ball pool and soft play area. Great air hockey, table tennis and fuzball tables in leisure area.

Outdoor Play and Crazy Golf
Offering a great range of outdoor activities for all the kids. Climb the wooden castles, fly on the swings or try out some of the rope bridges and all within the safety of a soft ground to land on. Junior and Senior children are catered for in the play area with a sand pit thrown in for good measure. Test your skills on our extensive 18 Hole Crazy Golf Course with a Heritage Twist. See what happens when you take on some of the challenges

Motor Racing

Mondello International Motor Racing Circuit has an exciting programme of car and motorbike racing every year.
An exciting programme of car and motorbike racing is held at Mondello every year. In addition, there is a Racing Driving School, where people can get instruction and tuition.

Opening Times:
The race meetings run from February to December, usually on Saturdays and Sundays

Location
From Naas town centre, turn left out the road to Newbridge and take a left for Caragh. The racecourse is approximately 1 mile beyond Caragh village

Newbridge Silverware

For 70 years, Newbridge Silverware has designed and produced homeware products, continuously innovating and producing items that are relevant to the lifestyles of each new generation of customers. The unique history of the company provides a wealth of tradition craftsmanship and experience, while a contemporary and fresh attitude to marketing and design puts Newbridge Silverware on the cutting edge of modern living.
Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Horse Racing Naas

There has never been a better time to go racing at Naas Racecourse, located in the heart of the Thoroughbred County of Kildare, just 25 minutes drive from Dublin City and en route to Cork and Waterford.
Phone: +353 (0)45 897391
Location: Naas - An Nás add to my discoveries


Horse Racing - 4 top class race courses within a radius of 8 miles.

• The Curragh Racecourse which is the head quarters of horse racing in Ireland. The Curragh is host to Classic Races such as the Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Budweiser Irish Derby, Darley Irish Oaks and Irish Field St Leger. Click here for The Curragh Race Days 2007


• Punchestown Racecourse is home of National Hunt Racing in Ireland. Punchestown also offers a state of the art Event and Exhibition Centre which was added to the Punchestown complex


• Naas Racecourse(with a fixture list of both flat and National Hunt)


• Fairyhouse Racecourse Home to the Irish Grand National

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