THE ROUND TOWER
Kildare town boasts a magnificent Round Tower, one of Ireland's finest surviving examples.
THE JAPANESE GARDENS
The Japanese Gardens, within the grounds of the Irish National Stud just outside Kildare town, are a captivating testament to the enduring appeal of Japanese…
WHO WAS THE SCULPTOR?
It's understandable how the misinformation about Imogen Stuart's involvement arose, given her prominence as an Irish sculptor and her work with religious…
ATTRACTIVE MOORHEN
Moorhens, the most territorial birds in the garden, are a common sight. Males and females, both referred to as moorhens, are fiercely protective of their young,…
VICTORIA HOUSE RESTAURANT
The first Chinese restaurants in Ireland appeared in the late 1950s and early 1960s, primarily in Dublin. These establishments were often run by immigrants from…
HORSES AT THE NATIONAL STUD
Back in 2009, the Irish National Stud in Tully, Kildare, was already a revered institution in the world of horse breeding and racing.
THE BLACK ABBEY
To visit the Black Abbey, you can enter the grounds of the Irish National Stud and follow the signs. The abbey is located a short distance from the main…
