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Kilkea Castle – Heritage Estate & Ireland’s Medieval Past – Dublin Airport → Kilkea, Co. Kildare

Kilkea Castle – Heritage Estate & Ireland’s Medieval Past – Dublin Airport → Kilkea, Co. Kildare

Kilkea Castle – Heritage Estate & Ireland’s Medieval Past

A 12th-century stronghold turned country-estate hotel, Kilkea Castle sits amid quiet fields and woodlands near the River Barrow. It’s close to Kildare’s storied plains and within easy reach of Wicklow’s mountains and Kilkenny’s medieval streets. Your private driver handles the short run from the airport so you arrive refreshed—ready for garden walks, afternoon tea, or a gentle spin to nearby heritage sites.

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Snapshot for Planners

Realistic Detours Along the Route

Why Kilkea Castle Stands Out

History & Today

Founded in 1180, Kilkea became a FitzGerald stronghold for roughly seven centuries. While clashes in the late Middle Ages and later turmoil (including around the 1798 rising) brought damage and periods of rebuilding, the estate remained a lived-in seat for the great majority of its history—hence its reputation as one of Ireland’s oldest continuously inhabited castles. In the 2010s new private ownership undertook a comprehensive restoration, and the property reopened in 2017 as a country-estate hotel and golf resort. Today it offers dining, spa, and an 18-hole parkland course and serves as a sought-after venue for weddings and private events.

Moments Not to Miss

Your Chauffeur Route – How It Feels

Leaving the airport, the M50 curves onto the M7 past Naas and the open sweep of the Curragh. The road slips onto the M9, skirting market towns like Kilcullen and Athy before turning onto quiet country roads. Hedges, stone walls, and pastureland give way to the long driveway; then the castle rises ahead. Bags off, you’re free to explore or settle in with a drink by the fire.

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Your driver, your route, your pace—arrive at Kilkea Castle relaxed and ready to enjoy the estate. Competitive pricing, clear inclusions, and flexible stopovers make planning easy. Your Journey, Your Way.

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