What is the main city of Kildare?
Naas, in east-central Kildare, is the county town (seat). County Kildare is bounded by Counties Meath (north); Fingal, South Dublin, and Wicklow (east); Carlow (south); and Laoighis and Offaly (west). The largest settlements in the county are: Naas (26,180), Newbridge (24,366), Celbridge (20,601), Maynooth (17,259), Leixlip (16,733), Athy (11,035), Kildare Town (10,302), Kilcock (8,674), Clane (8,152), Sallins (6,269) and Monasterevin (5,307).
What does Kildare mean in Irish?
The name Kildare is derived from the Irish Cill Dara, meaning ‘church of the oak,’ which commemorates St. Brigid and the coming of Christianity to the central plain of Leinster. Welcome to Kildare: The Thoroughbred County. Renowned for its rich equine heritage with three prominent racecourses, numerous stud farms, including the prestigious Irish National Stud & Gardens, top trainers’ yards, and the renowned Goffs Sales, Kildare truly is the heart of Ireland’s horse racing industry.The Lilywhites. From the county colours. Kildare (GAA) The Short Grass County. The open pastureland of the Curragh.