Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in County Kildare, Province of Leinster

Situated in the scenic kildare countryside abbeyfield offers clay pigeon shooting and horsesriding at the highest level of professionalism. Let us show you the kildare countryside the best way possible,on horse back.Wheither your a first timer or experienced rider we will fill your requirements. For the shooting enthuasist, beginner or seasoned shooter,our state of the art range will suite your needs with expert tuition included.

Gregan Chauffeur Tours Ireland is a relaxing way to see Ireland. We provide both Day Tours and extended Tours of Ireland. All our tours are tailored to your individual requirements. You do not share your tour with anyone only your party

Recent winner of the Irish Times Best Shop for a Day Out and Farmers Journal National Farm Yard Awards we are a family run farm shop and open farm. We do not charge visitors to our farm and offer value and quality in our farm shop that keeps customers coming back time and time again. We recommend taking a few hours out to visit us as we are confident we will change the way you and your family shop! Located on our own farm we offer visitors a family friendly open farm experience, where you will see a wide variety of farm animals in a natural and relaxed setting. Visitors will enjoy a quiet countryside atmosphere, and can make the very most of their visit by feeding our farm animals or enjoying a tasty treat in our Farm Café. Experience the best of Irish Rural life for free, only a few minutes outside Kildare town. Ride the Express Train around the farm or have a go at our Indian Creek Crazy Golf.

Experience the Grand Canal the way it was intended and take a leisurely cruise on a restored traditional Canal Barge. Cruises operate from Sallins Harbour which is only 30 minutes from Dublin city center by train and is located just off the M7 motorway. The barge is available for private charter for groups any day of the week and operates up to 6 scheduled cruises daily at weekends. Kildare is known as the Canals County with 120 km of still waters crossing its landscape and linking its towns and villages. The Captain will give you a unique insight into the life and history of the Grand Canal as it winds its way through the county Kildare countryside. You can choose a short one hour cruise to the Leinster Aqueduct where the canal crosses over the River Liffey, or a 2.5 hour cruise through Digby Lock where you'll experience the workings of an eighteenth century canal lock. There's bar service on-board serving a selection on locally brewed craft beers and in summer there are two 1.5 hour evening cruises to McCreevey's Lock. Afterwards you can enjoy a meal in one of the waterfront restaurants in Sallins village. The M.V. Amo is licensed by the Department of Transport and Tourism for 12 passengers. There’s an outdoor seating on the open decks at the bow and stern and it has a very comfortable interior with ample seating, toilet facilities and a wood-burning stove. Scheduled cruises operate from March to October and advance booking is essential.

This state-owned commercial stud farm also incorporates the world famous Japanese Gardens and wild Irish St Fiachra's Garden as well as the Irish Racehorse Experience, Living Legend's, Gift Shop and restaurant. It is also home to some of Ireland's most famous racehorses.

Athy Boat Tours provide 1 hour, 3 hour and 5 hours professional boat tours on the Barrow Navigation. 1 hour tours depart at 10am and 12pm, 3 hour tours depart at 2pm. Maximum 12 passengers per tour. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Fully central heated. Online Booking. Athy Boat Tours can guarantee you a stunning boat tour with majestic views and breath taking features.

Castletown is the first and largest Palladian style mansion in Ireland and is just 20km from Dublin City Centre and sits on the banks of the River Liffey. The house is open daily for tours Mid March to the 4th November 2018, access to the house is by guided or self-guided tour. For tour times and admission charges see website. FREE admission to the restored 18th century parklands, open daily throughout the year. For gate opening times see website or refer to the signs on the site. Extensive events programme which includes: Children's art and craft workshops, music recitals, parkland tours, evening concerts, 'Family nights' in the Courtyard Cafe for all this and more refer to website.