Preston Gate

Preston Gate is a residential area in County Kildare, Leinster. Preston Gate is situated nearby to the pitch Athy Skate Park, as well as near St Michael’s Church.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Athy Town Hall and Athy Courthouse.

Athy Town Hall

Museum

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Athy Town Hall is a municipal building in Emily Street, Athy, County Kildare, Ireland. The building accommodated the offices of Athy Urban District Council until 1985, but is now used as a heritage centre. Athy Town Hall is situated 130 metres northwest of Preston Gate.

Athy Courthouse

Courthouse

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Athy Courthouse is a judicial building in Emily Square, Athy, County Kildare, Ireland. The structure, which was previously used as a corn exchange, is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Athy Courthouse is situated 150 metres west of Preston Gate.

White Castle

Castle

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White's Castle is a 16th-century tower house in Athy, County Kildare, Ireland. Built on the site of an earlier 15th-century castle, White's Castle was built to guard the main river crossing in Athy and was extended over successive centuries. White Castle is situated 240 metres northwest of Preston Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Athy and Kilberry.

Athy

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Athy is a town in County Kildare in the midlands of Ireland, 72 km southwest of Dublin. It's long been a quiet market and garrison town, expanding in the late 20th century as it became part of the Dublin commuter belt.

Kilberry

Village

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Kilberry is a village in County Kildare, Ireland. It is located on the R417 regional road in the valley of the River Barrow 4 km north of Athy. Rheban Castle lies to the west. Kilberry is situated 7 km northwest of Preston Gate.