The National Stud & Japanese Gardens

Kildare is just 30 minutes drive from Citywest Hotel and is the Horse Riding capital of Ireland.
The National Stud provides the perfect opportunity to see some of the most famous Irish thorough bred stallions. Established in 1946, the Irish National Stud combines an active role in the development and promotion of Irish bloodstock and is one of Ireland's major tourist attractions.
While at the National Stud you can also visit the Japanese gardens at Tully.

Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 045 521251

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Marlay Park

Marlay Park is situated 6 miles south of Dublin City in Rathfarnham, at the foothills of the Dublin mountains and only a short drive from Citywest. It was officially opened to the public in 1975. A Craft Industrial Centre is located in the courtyard adjacent to Marlay House. At present there are 10 craft industries located in the centre.
The main car park is off Grange Road near the Craft Centre.
Within the park there are a wide range of sporting and other facilities available for public use.

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Russborough House

Russborough House in Blessington, is situated near the borders of counties Kildare and Wicklow. Nestled in spectacular natural surrounding, there is no other Palladian house in Ireland to rival it aesthetically or architecturally. It has been perfectly preserved, with all original features still intact. It was built in 1741 by Joseph Lesson, first Earl of Milltown.

VISITS ARE BY GUIDED TOURS ONLY
Opening Times 10.00 - 5.30 (Last admission 5.00pm)

April – Sunday & Bank Holidays / May – September – Every Day
October – Sunday & Bank Holidays

Main Rooms: Adult €6.00 / Student: €4.50 / Children under 12 €3.00
Bedrooms: Per person €3.50

Groups and Private Tours: By prior arrangement guided tours are available on any day at any time from April to October. Catering available.

Tel. 045 865239

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Butterfly Farm Straffan

The Straffan Butterfly Farm is Ireland's first live tropical butterfly exhibition. And is located 10 minutes away from Citywest Hotel. The farm was opened in 1986 because of the owners interest in butterflies and in nature generally. Butterflies are fascinating and beautiful creatures and the farm is an indoor all weather centre - a mini visit to an exotic tropical environment here in Ireland. It is an opportunity to see at close range some of the world's most exotic creatures and observe their interesting life cycles.
There is a large exhibition area of butterfly collections from all over the world with a special emphasis on educational and living displays. Whatever the weather is, there's always something to see!

Tel. 01 6271109

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Steam Museum Straffan

This museum is housed in a church which once stood in the Inchicore railway works in Dublin. Inside the museum, there's a fine collection of models of steam locomotives, including two used in the late 19th century by the Great Northern Railway. The museum is located just 10 minutes from Citywest Hotel.
The museum also has a fine selection of steam engines used for industrial propulsion, including a huge beam engine used in the Midleton whiskey distillery in County Cork, a pumping engine employed in Jameson's distillery in Dublin, and a large beam engine installed in Smithwick's brewery, Kilkenny, in 1847. Steaming Kettle tearoom.

Opening Times:
June / July / August: Wednesday – Sunday 2pm – 6pm and Bank Holidays 2pm – 6pm
May and September – By arrangement in advance

Admission rates
Adults - €7.50. Child / OAP / Student / Group of twenty - €5.00. Family admission - €20.00
Horticultural / Technology Student with card - FOC.

Tel. 01 6273155

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Celbridge Abbey Grounds

The magnificent grounds of Celbridge Abbey situated on the river Liffey and Millrace is a 15 minute drive from Citywest Hotel. The grounds are currently being developed by the St. John of God Order as a historical, cultural and environmental amenity. The facilities include: a children's playground, a car park, picnic areas, garden centre, theme walks and river walks.
This enterprise includes a sales outlet and provides opportunities for training and employment for adults with learning difficulties.

Opening Times:
March - October Tuesday. - Sun. 10 - 6 p.m. open Bank Holidays.Opening times : March - October Tuesday. - Sun. 10 - 6 p.m. open Bank Holidays.

Tel. 01 6288350

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Mondello Park

Mondello Park, Ireland's only international motor racing circuit, is just a 20 minute drive from Citywest Hotel. At Mondello you can watch car racing with some of the most exciting cars manufactured today.
Mondello offers something for everyone including Motor Racing, Karting and team building events.

Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 045 860200

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Horse Racing

Citywest Hotel is ideally located close to Ireland's best racecourses which regularly host large Horse Racing meetings.

Leopardstown Racecourse
Leopardstown is Dublin's premier race track both in terms of the quality of racing and its superb facilities. 22 race meetings are held throughout the year, including the 4 Day Christmas National Hunt Festival and the prestigious Irish Champion Stakes, part of the World Series Championship.
Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 01 2893607

Curragh Racecourse
The Curragh Racecourse in Kildare is the head quarters of horse racing in Ireland since the first race took place in 1741 and one of Ireland's premier sporting venues.
Just 30 minutes from Citywest, the Curragh hosts the best flat racing in the country from March to October including all five Classic Races featuring the Boylesports Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Budweiser Irish Derby, Darley Irish Oaks and Irish Field St leger
Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 045 441 205

Naas Racecourse
Naas Racecourse offer visitors a wonderful choice of racing and is located just 10 minutes drive from Citywest.
Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 045 897 391

Punchestown Racecourse
Punchestown Racecourse is less than one hour from Citywest and is set in the heart of the finest Co. Kildare countryside. Punchestown is synonymous with horse breeding, point to pointing, hunting, the famous Irish National Hunt Festival and excellent racing facilities.
Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 045 897 704

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Golf

Reduced resident green fees are available on both our Championship and Lakes courses and range from €25 to €50. To reserve a tee-time or to hire clubs please contact our Pro-Shop located on the ground floor of the Country House Hotel. Guests can also enjoy discounted rates at our sister company The PGA National Ireland at Palmerstown House which is also part of the Citywest Group.

Tel. 014050651

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Hill Walking

 Walking Trails – The Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way walking trail was established in 1980 and is now part of a network of long-distance self-guided walking trails, (also called 'way-marked ways'), throughout Ireland and combines easy accessibility with a wide variety of scenic experiences, some of them in truly remote upland areas.
The Wicklow Way begins in Dublin's southern suburb of Rathfarnham and travels in a south-south-westerly direction across the Dublin and Wicklow uplands, then through the rolling hill country of southwest County Wicklow to finish in the small, County Carlow village of Clonegal 132 kilometres later.

Walking Trails – The Riverwalk Citywest
Riverwalk has become an area of beauty for many and is ideal for a lunch time stroll. There you will see more than 200 specimens of plants, the largest being the mature oak (Quercus Polustris). Many of these plants have been sourced throughout Europe. The water in the canal is from two 300 feet deep local wells being delivered at a rate of up to 15,000 litres per hour. The "Bronze Fiddler" which adorns the riverside is by a Welsh Sculptor. The bridge crossing the canal is of Chinese granite and most of the limestone comes from the West of Ireland. Riverwalk will be extended by another 60 metres in the months ahead.

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Horse Riding

Glendalough Equestrian Centre is located in the truly spectacular setting of Glendalough Estate in County Wicklow. This historic property is a dream come true for equestrian lovers with acres of mature woodland and the beautiful Avonmore River running through the grounds of the Estate.

Riders also have access to Scar Mountain which adjoins the Estate. Glendalough Equestrian Centre is AIRE (Association of Irish Riding Establishments) approved and fully insured.
We offer trekking, lessons and livery - all under the supervision of our professional and qualified staff. Adults and children are welcome.
Advance booking is essential.

Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 00353 (0) 404 45569

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Skiing

In Kilternan, just 30 minutes from Citywest Hotel, the ski club of Ireland owns and operates the only artificial or dry slope facility in the Republic of Ireland.
Classes are held every week-night on the floodlit slope and all day Saturday and Sunday. The qualified instructors are all club members and cater for all levels of skier and snowboarder from beginner to expert.

• The slopes are serviced by two Poma ski lifts.
• The hire of equipment is included n the price.
• Tuition is available for every standard of skier.
• Advance booking is essential for classes.
• Tickets may be purchased from the club for use of the slope for experienced tickets. Group rates are available.
• Snowboarding classes and Free Riding are also available

Rates

Weekend ‘learn to ski’ packages are available at a discount.

Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 01 2955658

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Clay Pigeon Shooting

Courtlough
Courtlough are now the premier shooting grounds in the Country. Located just 30 minutes from Citywest, the facility can now cater for 150 guests daily. Guests can enjoy Clay pigeon Shooting, Archery and Target Shooting under professional supervision, all year round.

Please quote Citywest Hotel when booking / making an enquiry
Tel. 01 8413096

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Fishing - Brittas lakes

Brittas Lakes are located on the doorstep of Citywest Hotel, offering a wealth of fishing to the experienced Fly Fisher.
If you are interested in spending a day on the lakes, please contact reception at Citywest Hotel on 01 401 0500 for further details.

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Cycling

Cycling Safari’s take care of all your cycling needs, providing bicycles and a local guide, as well as all cycling equipment. Cycling Safari’s are happy to organise any logistics for a cycling trip. There isn't a highway or byway in Ireland they haven't explored.

Tel. 01 2600749

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Shopping

Golf Pro-Shop
The Golf Pro-Shop as well as stocking the very latest in Golf wear and equipment also contains a small shop area providing toiletries, newspapers, head ache tablets, soft drinks and chocolates.
The new Citywest Designer Outlet Store will be open in early 2007.

There are also a number of Shopping Centres in the local area including:

Dundrum Town Centre
Dundrum Town Centre was officially recognised as the International Shopping Centre of the Year at a glittering awards ceremony held in London on Thursday, May 11th.
Dundrum beat off stiff competition from around the world and emerged victorious from a finalist group which included the world famous Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

Opening Hours
Monday – Tuesday 10.00 – 7.00 / Wednesday – Friday 10.00 – 9.00 / Saturday – 9.30 – 7.00 / Sunday 11.00 – 7.00 / Bank Holidays 11.00 – 7.00

Directions

• Turn left at the gates of Citywest Hotel.
• Turn right at Bianconi ave.
• Take a left at the T junction then follow the signs for Dublin, follow the N7 to Dublin
• At the M50 roundabout take the Southbound exit.
• Take the exit for Dundrum off the M50.
• At the roundabout go left and straight through the next two roundabouts to the shopping Ctr.

Whitewater Shopping Centre
Newbridge, Co. Kildare is just 20 minutes from Citywest Hotel and is now a centre for fashion with the opening of Whitewater on the main street. Retailers include Debenhams, H&M, M&S, Karen Millen, Coast and Zara.
Whitewater Shopping Centre is the largest regional shopping centre outside Dublin.

Directions

• Follow the N7 towards Naas, Exit for Kildare
• The shopping centre is located in the heart of Newbridge town.

Tel. 045449002

Liffey Valley
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre has everything you would expect from a top class mall, a vast selection of quality stores and an abundance of great restaurants.

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 9 -9 / Saturday 9-7 / Sunday 10-7

Directions

• Turn left at the gates of Citywest Hotel.
• Turn right at Bianconi ave.
• Take a left at the T junction then follow the signs for Dublin, follow the N7 to Dublin
• At the M50 roundabout take the Northbound exit.
• Take the third exit off the M50 – for Sligo / Lucan.
• Take the first left for Liffey Valley Shopping Ctr.

Kildare Discount Shopping Village
Kildare Village, which opened in July 2006, caters to an affluent, sophisticated and mobile population. Kildare Village is located just 30 minutes from Citywest Hotel.
Kildare Village is home to such prestigious designer brands for the home and wardrobe as Café Coton, Clarks, Coast, Karen Millen, Kenneth Turner, Le Creuset, Molton Brown, Myla, Quiksilver, Reebok, Sunglass Time, Tog 24 and TSE Cashmere. Many more outlet boutiques will open soon.
Kildare Village is the only outlet shopping destination in Ireland serving Dublin’s mobile population.

Directions

• Follow the N7 towards Naas, Exit for Kildare
• The shopping centre is located adjacent to Kildare town.

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Other

Civic Theatre
The Civic Theatre in Tallaght is just 10 mins from Citywest Hotel and offers a wealth of entertainment including Drama, Comedy, Ballet, Opera, Concerts, Shows, contemporary dance and Musicals, all to great acclaim.
The Theatre includes the following features: Main Auditorium 282 seats Multi-purpose 60 - 70 seat studio space Day-time Restaurant Theatre Bar Gallery
Tel. 014627477

UCI Cinema
UCI cinema in Tallaght is just 10 mins from Citywest Hotel. UCI has over 10 screens and shows and a variety of different films all the times. Reservations can be made via the UCI Cinemas Ticket Hotline, or by visiting the UCI Cinemas Website.
Tel. 01520880000

Fort Lucan
Fort Lucan is a fully supervised adventure playground in County Dublin, just 10 minutes from Citywest Hotel, providing fun days out for all the family. There is an extensive range of activities for younger members, as well as a cafe and shop for those not so keen on the physical side of the centre!
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday: 10.00am to 6.00pm. Sunday: 12.00am to 6.00pm
Easter Saturday to 22nd May, Fort Lucan is only open at weekends and school holidays.
22nd May to 31st August, Fort Lucan is open everyday.
Attention: Suitable for children of 2 to 14 years of age. Not suitable for groups of children over the age of 14.

The Play Barn
The Playbarn in Naas is a purpose built indoor playground for children. A mere 10 minute drive from Citywest Hotel, it comprises a multi-story play and slide area, divided into sections for under fives and toddlers and five to twelve year olds. Included are ball pools, an indoor foam soccer pitch, a three tier play area for older kids and a 6m slide. There are Sky TV screens for parents, comfortable chairs and bundles of newspapers and magazines.
There is no need to prebook.
The playbarn also caters for birthday parties.
Tel. 045 882670