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Kilkea Castle, near Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland.

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Sir Walter de Riddlesford built a motte and bailey castle there in 1180. A grand daughter of his married Maurice Fitzgerald, 3rd baron of Offaly, so the Manor of Kilkea came into the possession of the Fitzgeralds (earls of Kildare), and was to remain in the family for over 700 years.

The castle and estate was sold by the Fitzgerald family in the early 1960s and has recently been sold again.

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Kilkea

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How the Mighty have Fallen

How the Mighty have Fallen

South-east and to the rear of Kilkea Castle, County Kildare are the remains of a 13th century church, once associated – as was the main building – with the FitzGeralds, Earls of Kildare (and later Dukes of Leinster). Only the east gable and the remains of a chapel to the north survive, along with fragments of monuments to this once-mighty family. Inserted into a wall, for example, is a carving of…

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Kilkea Castle Hotel & Golf Resort

The luxurious Kilkea Castle Estate & Golf Resort located in Co. Kildare, just one hour from Dublin. Newly Renovated in 2017. Spa recently opened. Book online for best rate guarantee.

Once you stay in this resort, you are never wanting to leave! You are able to dine, golf and so much more, you are really getting the experience. 

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Luxury On The Water! The Kilkea Superyacht

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Mullaghreelan Woods and back

Mullaghreelan Woods and back

Nothing like warm summer evenings to tempt me further from home!

In Mullaghreelan Woods

It’s a lovely spin across to Kilkea and Mullaghreelan Woods on the maze of back roads behind Oak Park. We hardly met a car in over 32 kilometres! I broke rule no 1 tonight – going out with he wind in our backs, it was only a puff. Until we headed back home and then the work began!

In Mullaghreelan Woods

Cyclin…

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