Many of Ireland's fastest horses have been bred on the grounds of this famous stud farm. Horse lovers and racing fans will be in heaven, walking around the expansive grounds and watching the well-groomed horses being trained. There are exhibits on racing, steeplechase, hunting, and show jumping, plus a rather macabre display featuring the skeleton of Arkle, one of Ireland’s most famous horses. The tranquil Japanese Garden, dating from 1906, has pagodas, ponds, and trickling streams, and the beautifully designed visitor center has a restaurant and shop. A garden dedicated to St. Fiachra—the patron saint of gardeners—lies in a beautiful natural setting of woods and wetlands, and a reconstructed hermitage features a Waterford crystal garden of rocks and delicate glass orchids
County Kildare
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County Kildare› Attraction
Irish National Stud with Japanese Gardens & St. Fiachra's Garden
Off the Dublin-Limerick rd (N7), Tully, Kildare, Co. Kildare
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Hours
Daily 9am–6pm; last admission 1 hr. before closing. Tours daily 10:30am, noon, 2pm and 4pm (fewer tours likely outside of summer season)
Phone
045/522963
Prices
Admission €13 adults; €10 seniors and students; €7 children 5–15; €30 families
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Irish National Stud with Japanese Gardens & St. Fiachra's Garden
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