Discover this historically important Irish town.

Learn about the mythology of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and St Brigid, patroness of the Gaels.  Key stops along the route include St Brigid’s Cathedral, a Norman tower house, the site of the Turf Club, and the twelfth century Franciscan Abbey.

Tour Times:

11 am on Saturdays, 1 pm on Sundays and 11 am on Mondays

1st June – 31st August

Departure point is Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Market Square, Kildare. Please assemble at the heritage centre fifteen minutes before the commencement of the tour. The tour begins at 11 am or 1 pm sharp.

Adults €3, Families €6 (2 adults and up to 4 children)

Tickets available from Kildare Town Heritage Centre (045 530672) and Kildare Village Tourist Information Centre (045 520501) or from the guide.

Kildare Town Heritage Centre Website www.kildare.ie/kildareheritage

The tour covers approximately 1.8 km (just over 1 mile). Allow 1 hour 30 minutes for full tour including St Brigid’s Cathedral.

Terms and conditions:

• The tour requires a minimum of 2 people to go ahead
  
  
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

© 2004 Kildare Fáilte