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  Inland Waterways Association of Ireland - Kildare Branch
Waterways Ireland have reported to the Kildare Branch that since the opening of the Kildare Bypass waterlevels in the Pollardstown Fen are still low.
Kildare County Council has asked Waterways Ireland to stop cutting weed above the Point of Gibraltar.
WI and KCC carried out a survey before and after weed was cut to see if there was any difference in the flow of water into the Grand Canal, the result was that the flow remained the same.
kildare.iwai.ie   (461 words)

  
  County Kildare - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
County Kildare (Irish: Contae Chill Dara) is an Irish county located to the southwest of Dublin in the province of Leinster.
Kildare is bordered by the counties of Carlow, Laois, Meath, Offaly, Dublin and Wicklow.
Newbridge (Droichead Nua in Irish) is Kildare's largest town and is situated in the centre of the county, near the Curragh plain.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/County_Kildare   (567 words)

  
 Kildare - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kildare (Cill Dara in modern Irish, originally derived from Cill Dara in Old Irish, meaning "Church of the Oak") is a town in County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland.
Kildare is home to the Irish National Stud and the Japanese Gardens.
Kildare lies close to the M7 motorway from Dublin to Limerick (to which it is linked by the R445 along the route previously forming part of the N7).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kildare   (300 words)

  
 Kildare
Kildare was founded in 470 by Saint Brigid, a formidable personality who impressed rich and poor alike.
Looking at it in the 10th century, Kildare is an impressive sight, with its cathedral, round tower and high cross, all the features of a well established and well endowed monastic city.
That Kildare grew to such an extent and at such a rate is testimony to the charisma and energy of its founder.
www.catholicireland.net /monasticireland/historicsites/kildare.htm   (672 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: School of Kildare
Kildare (Irish: Cill-Dara), originally known as Druim Criaidh, or the Ridge of Clay, situated in Magh Liffe, or the Plain of the Liffey, came to be known as Cill-Dara, or the Church of the Oak, from the stately oak-tree so much loved by St.
To this primacy, maintained all along, is due the unique distinction enjoyed by Kildare of having recorded by the annalists, till comparatively recent times, the succession of its abbesses in parallel columns with that of its abbots.
Be that as it may, the fire was kindled again by the Bishop of Kildare, and with a steady flame it burned till the fierce storm of persecution in the reign of Elizabeth extinguished it and every other monastic light in Ireland.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/08636c.htm   (759 words)

  
 About County Kildare, Ireland
Little factual evidence is known about the saint but it is traditionally believed that she founded a monastery at Kildare which was unique in that it was a mixed community of nuns and monks.
As an inland county, Kildare's landscape shares many of its features with its neighbours, but it has the advantage of the Wicklow mountain range to the east, with the foothills spreading westwards to meet the Curragh of Kildare.
Kildare has a long and well-documented history with abundant physical evidence of ancient habitation.
www.kildare.ie /aboutus/aboutKildare.asp   (1334 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Kildare and Leighlin
The Diocese of Kildare includes the northern half of that county, the eastern portion of King's County, as far as Tullamore, and the two northern baronies of Queen's County, and it embraces the ancient territories of Offaly, Carbury, and Hy Faelain.
A fire was kept burning day and night at Kildare by St. Brigid for the use of pilgrims and travellers, and for the same purpose, as well as in memory of the saint, it was continued till the total suppression of the religious houses at the Reformation.
Kildare with its church was plundered and burned frequently.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/08637a.htm   (1742 words)

  
 Kildare Town - Origins and History
Kildare is one of the oldest towns in Ireland.
However Kildare would appear to have even older pagan origins as a shrine to the Celtic goddess Brigid, served by a group of young women who tended a perpetual fire.
Being a frontier town of the Pale, Kildare was subject to raids by the dispossessed native Irish and the castle also withstood a siege by Edward Bruce in the winter of 1315/16.
www.kildare.ie /local-history/kildare/history-of-kildare.htm   (1008 words)

  
 The Norman Castle of Kildare Town
The Norman castle of Kildare town was, in the thirteenth century, one of the most important castles in Leinster, ranking with the castles at Kilkenny, Carlow and Ferns.
Kildare qualified on both counts, and Strongbow made it his headquarters and abode, generally returning to it after his various expeditions.
Although no charter to the town survives from the thirteenth century the existence of such a charter is implied by the claim made in 1297 by the burgesses of the right to try offences "by charter of the lords of the liberty".
www.kildare.ie /local-history/kildare/kildare-castle.htm   (1104 words)

  
 CollectingChannel.com Calling Dr. Kildare   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kildare TV show was a fairly realistic portrayal of hospital life for the '60s.
During the course of the show, Kildare was promoted to resident and later episodes dealt more with the lives of the patients than the doctors.
By comparison, Kildare was given points for Chamberlain's honest innocence as opposed to the testosterone-driven intensity of Vince Edwards as Ben Casey.
www.collectingchannel.com /cdsDetFeat.asp?PID=40565&CID=83   (717 words)

  
 H-Net Review: Carole Levin on Surviving the Tudors: The 'Wizard' Earl of Kildare and English Rule in ...
Kildare worked with O'Neill and the Leicester faction at the English court to undermine the power of Thomas Radcliffe, earl of Sussex, and lord deputy.
Fitzwilliam was convinced that Kildare was his enemy, and he used the gentry's resentment of Kildare's military practices to construct enough evidence to have Kildare arrested and transported to London, where, in the Tower, he faced charges of treason.
Kildare's enemies continued their efforts until Kildare was committed to the Tower in June 1582.
www.h-net.org /reviews/showrev.cgi?path=196631053762714   (851 words)

  
 Irish Ancestors /Co. Kildare
Lying between the natural boundaries of the Wicklow mountains in the east and the River Barrow to the west, Kildare is a relatively prosperous county (one of its villages is actually named "Prosperous"), with large cattle and sheep farms, and a strong tradition of stud farming linked to the famous race-course at the Curragh.
The Fitzgeralds became earls of Kildare and, later, Dukes of Leinster, and were virtual rulers of Ireland up to the sixteenth century.
In recent years, the county has seen a large growth in its population, due almost entirely to the expansion of the suburbs of Dublin.
scripts.ireland.com /ancestor/browse/counties/leinster/index_ke.htm   (169 words)

  
 Kildare County Council - Privacy Policy
Kildare County Council is not responsible for the content posted by users of these services.
Kildare County Council does not pre-screen content, but shall have the right (but not the obligation) to access any forum or discussion board and remove or restrict access to any Content on the Service in its sole discretion and without notice.
Kildare County Council accept no liability for any inaccuracies or any loss or damage arising from the use or reliance on information obtained from the website.
www.kildare.ie /countycouncil/PrivacyPolicy/index.html   (690 words)

  
 Clane Town - Co. Kildare
Kildare County Council does not endorse, support, represent or guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any communications Posted in the Forum or endorse any opinions expressed in the Forum.
However, Kildare County Council reserves the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, for any reason whatsoever, in Kildare County Council's sole discretion.
If Kildare County Council discovers communications that allegedly do not conform to any term of this Agreement, Kildare County Council may investigate the allegation and determine in good faith and in its sole discretion whether to remove or request the removal of the communication.
www.kildare.ie /countycouncil/townsites/celbridge/discussion-forum/terms/terms-of-use.asp   (718 words)

  
 County Kildare Anti-War Movement
The County Kildare Anti-War Movement was founded in Co. Kildare in the Republic of Ireland to campaign against the war on Iraq.
One of the reasons which caused the Kildare Anti-War Movement to be set up was the protests on the 15th of February 2003, which saw 15million people worldwide take to the streets to vice their opposition to any military action against Iraq, including over 100,000 people from Ireland.
The Kildare Anti-War Movement does not endorse any one politician or political party, we are just a group of ordinary people who are concerned about illegal wars and the current disregard of public opinion in our own country and other countries.
www.kildare.ie /peace/about-kildare-anti-war.htm   (613 words)

  
 Kildare Town Heritage Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kildare Town Heritage Centre is an exciting new visitor attraction situated in the picturesque town of Kildare.
Kildare gradually developed into a market town and a modern town while still preserving the outline of its street patterns, Round Tower and Cathedral, which entice the visitor to explore the various sites of interest throughout Kildare.
Kildare Town Heritage Centre is the ideal starting point for a tour of Kildare Town.
www.kildare.ie /kildareheritagecentre   (232 words)

  
 RTÉ.ie Sport - Kildare forced to fight for win
Kildare escaped an opening day embarrassment as a strong finish allowed them to overcome a spirited but ultimately profligate Wicklow side as they ran out 1-17 to 2-12 winners in the opening round of the Bank of Ireland Leinster football championship at Croke Park.
Kildare fought back to level at 0-4 apiece and two Johnny Doyle converted frees put them 0-6 to 0-4 ahead.
But Kildare had just about enough with points from Sweeney and Doyle late on sending them through after a big shock.
www.rte.ie /sport/2005/0515/kildare.html   (683 words)

  
 Classic TV Shows - Dr. Kildare, Richard Chamberlain
Kildare debuted at same time as "Ben Casey." While both played doctors, and both shows were popular, Richard Chamberlain got three times as much fan mail as Vince Edwards.
Kildare was initially an intern at Blair General Hospital.
By the third season Dr. Kildare had been promoted to resident (must have been that bedside manner!).
www.fiftiesweb.com /tv/dr-kildare.htm   (260 words)

  
 Tourist Guide to County Kildare, Ireland.
There is a range of visitor attractions and things to do for all, or explore quietly on an Irish canal cruise.
An attractive feature of the canal bank walking routes is that they can be enjoyed by people of virtually all ages and levels of fitness.
Kildare offers an outstanding array of culinary expertise through its restaurants and eateries.
www.kildare.ie /touristguide   (144 words)

  
 Kildare Texas.
Kildare began as a station on the Texas and Pacific Railway in the 1870s and was named after a railroad official when the post office opened in 1874.
In 1890 the Kildare and Linden Railway connected Linden and Kildare.
In 1990 the population was given as 49.
www.texasescapes.com /EastTexasTowns/Kildare-Texas.htm   (107 words)

  
 Global Irish : tourism/accommodation/kildare
Only 50 minutes from Dublin, The Hazel Hotel is situated in the picturesque town of Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, an area renowned world-wide for its Blood stock Industry.
Kildare bed and breakfast is a family run and offer all thir customers a warm frendly welcome
Located in the heart of Co. Kildare adjacent to all amenities, such as golf in the K Club, Kerdiffstown House, Naas, Bodenstown, The Curragh, Horse Racing from Naas, Punchestown & The Curragh, Motor Sport at Mondello Internation Racing Circuit, fishing and scenic canal and mountain walks
www.globalirish.com /tourism/accommodation/kildare   (658 words)

  
 County Kildare
The Emmet Rising in Kildare: Conspiracy,Rebellion and Manhunt in County Kildare 1802-1806
Some cover only Kildare, while others take in parts of the surrounding counties or are districts whose main town is in another county and which covers only part of Co. Kildare.
Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin 1836, priests and parishes
www.from-ireland.net /contents/kilcont.htm   (2591 words)

  
 Kildare
Kildare is the 82,948th most popular last name (surname) in the United States; frequency is 0.000%; percentile is 89.925 [SourceCBN]
Kildare, Oklahoma, United States [Populated Place] is in Kay County; location is 36°48'35"N 97°2'56"W; elevation is 1,123 feet [SourceGSP]
Kildare, Oklahoma, United States [Town]; population was 94 in 1990; housing units was 38 in 1990; location is 36°49'N 97°3'W; land area is 0.16 square miles (102 acres); FIPS code is 39800 [SourceCBP]
www.placesnamed.com /k/i/kildare.asp   (153 words)

  
 Irish Emigrant - News and jobs for the global Irish community
Kildare: Ballymore athlete sets her sights on Switzerland more...
Kildare: Future is secured for Athy's old chestnut tree more...
Kildare: Prosperous business is on the move more...
www.emigrant.ie /category.asp?iCategoryID=75   (169 words)

  
 Kildare County Enterprise Board - Home
The Kildare Business Directory is compiled and maintained by kildare.ie and the Kildare County Enterprise Board receiving over 3 million hits last year.
Kildare County Enterprise Board, The Woods, Clane, Co.Kildare, Ireland.
Kildare County Enterprise Board Ltd is funded by the Irish Government and the EU Structural Funds under the National Development Plan, 2000-2006
www.kildareceb.ie   (139 words)

  
 Ireland Bed and Breakfast B&Bs Kildare Ireland Vacation Rentals
The county of Kildare is famous as a sporting, racing and hunting region.
The county's main features are big open grasslands, lush green pastures and large tracts of ancient bogland - all interspersed with trees and gentle rolling hills.
This is home to many training yards and studs and every morning horses can be seen going through their paces on the gallops.
www.irishbandbguide.com /kildare.htm   (126 words)

  
 Kildare Education Centre
The Kildare Education Centre, which has been in existence since 1997, aims to serve the educational needs of teachers and the greater community.
Congratulations from all colleagues and friends of Kildare Education Centre to Anne Kelleher, our founding Director, who has been appointed as CEO for the CEIST project.
Congradulations to San Carlo School Leixlip, winners of a Digital school award from NCTE and Kildare Education Centre.
www.eckildare.ie   (254 words)

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