Hotels in Kildare County, Ireland

Kildare County sits in Ireland's east, just south of Dublin, with a mild climate where winter temperatures hover around 40°F (4°C) and summer highs reach 68°F (20°C). It's famous for the Curragh, a vast plain home to Ireland's most important horse racing, and the Irish National Stud where you can tour stables and the serene Japanese Gardens year-round. On a cool winter day, you can watch thoroughbreds train on the Curragh's turf, then warm up with a pint in Naas; in summer, explore the stud's gardens in full bloom or attend the June Derby meeting at the racecourse.