128
Parroquias
1,540
Localidades
129,897
Registros censales
24,737
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 61,525
- Hogares
- 11,937
- Personas
- 68,372 +11.1%
- Hogares
- 12,800 +7.2%
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Kildare is a county located in the province of Leinster in the east-central part of Ireland, positioned between County Dublin to the north and the Irish Midlands to the west. The county covers an area of approximately 1,694 square kilometers and is characterized by relatively flat to gently rolling terrain, with the River Liffey running through its northern sections and the Grand Canal and Royal Canal crossing through the county. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with extensive farmland, pastures, and moorland that have historically supported cattle and horse farming. Kildare borders the Irish Sea region and has seen significant development in recent decades, particularly around towns like Naas and Maynooth, which have grown due to their proximity to Dublin.
The history of Kildare stretches back to medieval times, with the county playing a significant role in Irish religious and political life. Saint Brigid, one of Ireland's patron saints, is closely associated with the county, and Kildare town became an important religious center in early Christian Ireland. The county has witnessed various historical events throughout the centuries, including periods of English colonial rule and involvement in Ireland's struggle for independence. Many of Kildare's towns and villages retain structures and sites of historical importance, contributing to the broader narrative of Irish history.
Kildare is particularly renowned for its connection to Irish horse racing and breeding, with the Curragh Racecourse being one of Ireland's most prestigious and historic racing venues. The county has a strong tradition of horse farming and breeding, earning it a reputation as part of Ireland's horse country. Additionally, Kildare is home to various cultural and historic sites, including monastic ruins, castles, and heritage centers that attract both local visitors and tourists interested in Irish history and culture.
For the local community, Kildare represents a blend of rural heritage and modern development. The county's economy has traditionally been rooted in agriculture and horse breeding, though it has diversified with industrial and residential growth, particularly in areas closer to Dublin. The county remains significant to its residents as a place where rural character and community identity are maintained despite increasing urbanization, and where historical sites and cultural traditions continue to play an important role in local life and pride.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Nombre en irlandés
Cill Dara
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Distritos
103 distritos censales
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
The Annals of the Four Masters record Kildare (Irish: Cill-dara) in 134 entries between AD 519 and AD 1600.
Early Christian
Viking & Pre-Norman
Medieval
Early Modern
Historical Events
- Kildare burned, 708, 770, 774, 1018, 1020, 1036, 1040, 1050, 1071, 1089, 1099, 1138, 1143, 1155.
- Kildare plundered, 831, 835, 883, 887, 895, 915, 916, 924, 926, 927, 940, 962, 977, 981, 998, 1022, 1024.
Ecclesiastical & Political Records
- • Kildare, airchinneach of, 850
- • Kildare, bishops of, 519, 638, 707, 755, 782, 833, 839, 862, 868, 873, 878, 881, 885, 929, 980, 985, 1030, 1042, 1085, 1097, 1100, 1101, 1108, 1148, 1160, 1175, 1222.
- • Kildare, bishop and scribe of, 833.
- • Kildare, lectors of, 962, 965, 991, 1038, 1041, 1050, 1063, 1104, 1110, 1126.
- • Kildare, priests of, 927, 929, 1046, 1069, 1103.
- • Kildare, priors of, 843, 903.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Griffith's Valuation
National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s-1850s)
17,349 occupiers recorded in Griffith's Valuation across 973 townlands (1830s-1850s).
Top Surnames
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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