The Curragh
The Curragh is a flat open plain in County Kildare, Ireland. Landmarks include the Irish National Stud on the edge of Kildare town and the Japanese Gardens, and Pollardstown Fen, the largest fen in Ireland, which attracts numerous bird species.- 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.
Irish National Stud
The Irish National Stud is a Thoroughbred horse… Irish National Stud is situated 4 km west of The Curragh.
Curragh Military Cemetery
Cemetery
Curragh Military Cemetery is situated 2½ km east of The Curragh.
Black Abbey
Ruins
The Black Abbey, or Tully Preceptory, is a ruined… Black Abbey is situated 4 km west of The Curragh.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cut Bush and Kildare.
Cut Bush
Village
Cutbush or Cut Bush is a village in County Kildare, Ireland. Cut Bush is situated 3½ km south of The Curragh.
Kildare
Kildare is a town in County Kildare 50 km southwest of Dublin, and part of the city's commuter belt.
Newbridge
Town
Newbridge, officially known by its Irish name Droichead Nua, is a town in County Kildare, Ireland. Newbridge is situated 4½ km northeast of The Curragh.
The Curragh
- Category: plain
- Location
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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
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Swedish—“The Curragh” goes by many names.
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.
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