The Curragh

The Curragh is a flat open plain in , Ireland. Landmarks include the on the edge of town and the Japanese Gardens, and Pollardstown Fen, the largest fen in Ireland, which attracts numerous bird species.
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  • Area
  • …lies at an elevation of 113 metres (371 feet)
  • …is also known as “Curragh”
  • Description: flat, open plain in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland

Places of Interest

Highlights include Irish National Stud and Curragh Military Cemetery.
The is a Thoroughbred horse… is situated 4 km west of The Curragh.
The , or Tully Preceptory, is a ruined… is situated 4 km west of The Curragh.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cut Bush and Kildare.
Cutbush or is a village in , . is situated 3½ km south of The Curragh.
is a town in 50 km southwest of Dublin, and part of the city's commuter belt.
, officially known by its Irish name Droichead Nua, is a town in , Ireland. is situated 4½ km northeast of The Curragh.

The Curragh

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Latitude
53.15278° or 53° 9′ 10″ north
Longitude
-6.84694° or 6° 50′ 49″ west
Open location code
9C5M5533+46
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Swedish—“The Curragh” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Curragh”
  • Catalan: “Curragh”
  • Dutch: “Curragh”
  • French: “Curragh”
  • German: “Curragh”
  • Irish: “An Currach”
  • Japanese: “カラ競馬場”
  • Persian: “کوراخ”
  • Russian: “Курра”
  • Slovenian: “Curragh”
  • Swedish: “Curragh”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Curragh Racecourse and Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve.

County Kildare: Highlights

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