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Kildare, county (1991 pop. 122,656), 654 sq mi (1,694 sq km), E central Republic of Ireland. The county seat is Kildare. The region is a flat plain, containing the greater portion of the Bog of Allen, as well as many glacial deposits. The principal rivers are the Liffey, the Greese, and the Barrow. Agriculture is the chief occupation; the breeding of racehorses is also significant. The county is named for the oak (Cill Dara) under which St. Bridget constructed her cell. Pre-Christian and early Christian relics remain, including a 13th-century castle and monastery.
Kildare a county of E Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province: mostly low-lying and fertile. County town: Naas. Pop.: 163 944 (2002). Area: 1694 sq. km (654 sq. miles) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | With only one Irish-trained hopeful in the line-up, it was no surprise that the Group 3 Cill Dara Security Flying Five Stakes went for export, victory going to the progressive three-year-old filly Look Busy. Jim Bolger's newcomer Maoineach made an impressive start to her career with victory in the Go And Go Round Tower Stakes, while Alan Berry's Look Busy clocked up her sixth victory with another plucky triumph in the Group Three Cill Dara Flying Five Stakes. 15 Curragh Cill Dara Security Flying Five Stakes (Group 3) 5f Live ATR Card page 63 Key stat David Nicholls has a 20 per cent strike-rate here over the last five seasons for a profit of pounds 10. |
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