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County Kildare |
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The inland county of Kildare is famous as a
sporting, racing and hunting region. Bordering Dublin to the west, it is situated on the
edge of the central plain. The county's main features are big open grasslands, lush green
pastures and large tracts of ancient bogland-all interspersed with trees and gentle
rolling hills. This charming countryside can be seen when travelling from Dublin to
Galway, Limerick, Cork and Waterford.
Ireland has a strong racing culture and thanks to a
non-elitist image, the sport is enjoyed by all. Much of the thoroughbred industry centers
around the Curragh, a grassy plain in County Kildare that stretches unfenced for over 5000
acres. This is home to many training yards and studs and every morning horses can be seen
going through their paces on the gallops. Most of the major flatraces including the Irish
Derby take place at the Curragh Racecourse just east of Kildare town.
This charming countryside can be seen when
travelling from Dublin to Galway, Limerick, Cork and Waterford.
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