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Kilkea Castle

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About this place

Kilkea Castle is located 5 km (3.1 mi) northwest of Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland near the village of Kilkea on the R418 regional road from Athy to Tullow. It was a medieval stronghold, for over 700 years, of the Fitzgeralds, earls of Kildare.

Getting There & Parking

Kilkea Castle is located in County Kildare, roughly 79 km (1h 10m drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 107 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Mullaghreelan Rath (1.2 km away).

Dublin79 km
~1h 10m drive
Limerick155 km
~2h 15m drive
Nearest car park Free

107 m from landmark

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Kilkea Castle Hotel Kildare Ireland

Kilkea Castle Hotel Kildare Ireland

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Experience Kilkea Castle

Experience Kilkea Castle

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Day 10 |  🏰 Kilkea Castle Breakfast, Epic Grounds & 18 Holes of Golf ⛳— The PERFECT Ireland Finale!

Day 10 | 🏰 Kilkea Castle Breakfast, Epic Grounds & 18 Holes of Golf ⛳— The PERFECT Ireland Finale!

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