About Kildare Town
Kildare Town is a historic market town in County Kildare, positioned between Naas and Portlaoise and close to the Curragh, with a practical, community-minded character and a strong local identity. The town centre combines traditional streets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants with everyday services, while Kildare Village outlet shopping is a major attraction on the edge of town. Families have access to several primary and secondary schools locally, with further education and third-level options available in nearby towns and Dublin. Kildare Train Station provides regular rail connections towards Dublin, Newbridge, Portlaoise and beyond, while Bus Éireann and other services operate from the town’s Bus Park; the M7 and M9 motorway network also supports commuting by car. Residents can use local supermarkets, healthcare services, banks, cafés and leisure facilities, with the open spaces of the Curragh and nearby Pollardstown Fen offering excellent walking and outdoor recreation. The Japanese Gardens and St Brigid’s Cathedral are notable local landmarks, and the Irish National Stud provides a distinctive visitor attraction nearby. Sport and community life are well represented through GAA, soccer, athletics, equestrian and other clubs, making the town a convenient base for families and commuters who want countryside close to established transport links.
Property Market in Kildare Town
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What’s in Kildare Town
Schools
Primary school offering a multi-denominational, child-centred education in Kildare Town.
Visit website ↗Local primary school serving families in Kildare Town and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Primary school providing education within the town’s established local community.
Co-educational secondary school serving Kildare Town and its wider hinterland.
Visit website ↗Nearby university offering broad undergraduate and postgraduate study options.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Mainline station with services towards Dublin, Newbridge, Portlaoise and other destinations.
Central bus interchange serving local and regional routes from Kildare Town.
Local bus stop providing an additional town-centre public transport point.
Strategic motorway connection supporting road journeys towards Dublin, Naas and Portlaoise.
Nearby motorway route linking the area southwards towards Kilkenny and Waterford.
Amenities
Popular outlet shopping destination with fashion, homeware, cafés and landscaped public areas.
Central town facility combining bus access with nearby shops and everyday services.
Convenient town-centre parking supporting access to shops and local amenities.
Historic town-centre venue with bars, food, live entertainment and guest accommodation.
Public library providing books, study space, events and community services.
Distinctive local attraction combining thoroughbred heritage, gardens and extensive landscaped grounds.
Visit website ↗Wide-open grassland nearby, popular for walking, running, horse riding and outdoor activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
County and local Gaelic games organisation with strong community participation and sporting facilities.
Local association football club providing youth and adult teams and training.
Community rugby club offering playing, coaching and social activities locally.
Major retail and hospitality destination attracting shoppers from across the region.
Working thoroughbred stud and visitor attraction closely associated with Kildare Town.
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