Upcoming events.
Guided Walking Tours
👀Guided walking Tours
What:
A guided walking tour of Kildare Town
📍 Where: Meet at Kildare Town tourist office
📅 When: Each Saturday during July and August
Description:
These guided walking tours of Kildare Town take place every Saturday at 11:30 am.The tour costs €6.50 and includes a donation to St. Brigid's Cathedral.Booking is recommended for individuals, while group bookings are essential.Interested visitors can email info@kildareheritage.com or call 045530672 for more information.
Castledermot – Exploring the Medieval Heart of a Modern Town
🚶♂️ Castledermot – Exploring the Medieval Heart of a Modern Town
What:
A guided walking tour exploring the medieval heritage of Castledermot and the visible and hidden traces of its historic past.
Where:
📍 St James’s Church and Graveyard, Church Lane, Castledermot, Co. Kildare
Parking available at Teach Diarmada Community Centre, R14 YF61
When:
📅 Friday 22nd August 2026
🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm
Description:
Join local archaeologist Dr Sharon Greene for a guided walk through Castledermot, exploring its rich medieval history and the layers of heritage still present in the modern town.
Once an important Anglo-Norman borough, Castledermot grew around the early monastic site of Díseart Diarmada and developed into a walled town of significance during the medieval period. Despite events such as the Black Death and historical conflict, it remained a centre of activity and governance, with traces of this past still visible today.
This walk reflects on how the town continues to evolve, highlighting the balance between development and the protection of archaeological and built heritage. It also considers how modern change can sometimes reveal new insights into the past.
Please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.
More Information / Booking:
Castledermot Local History Group
📞 087 799 0867
📧 castledermothist@gmail.com
Supported by the Heritage Council Grants Programme.
Kildare Through the Ages: A Journey Across the Curragh
🌿 Kildare Through the Ages: A Journey Across the Curragh
📍 What
A guided historical and heritage walk exploring the rich landscape of the Curragh, one of Kildare’s most significant and storied places.
🏛️ Where
Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre & Hermitages
Tully Road, Kildare Town
(Bus travel included)
🗓️ When
Monday 2nd February 2026
⏰ Registration: 2.00pm at Solas Bhríde
🚌 Bus departs: 2.15pm
⏳ Approx. finish: 5.00pm
💶 How much does it cost?
€10 (includes bus transport and tea/coffee)
✨ Description
Step back in time and journey across the legendary Curragh, known in tradition as Brigid’s Pastures, where St Brigid is said to have tended her sheep. This guided walk introduces participants to the archaeological, environmental, historical and cultural heritage of this unique landscape lying between Kildare Town and Newbridge.
Led by Kevin O’Kelly and Mary Lenihan, this walk offers a deeper connection to place, story and landscape during Féile Bríde.
👟 Additional Information
This walk is of moderate difficulty. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear for soft or wet ground.
ℹ️ More Information / Booking (Essential)
🌐 Website: www.solasbhride.ie
📧 Email: info@solasbhride.ie
📞 Phone: +353 (0)45 522890