The irish national stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in tully, kildare, county kildare, ireland. Explores canonical authors in a new context and brings neglected authors to critical attention. Alternatively dublin city centre is just a 30 minute drive from the k club making a day trip to explore the city an easy experience. The stud is also a renown tourist destination with its famous. Dublin to irish national stud 5 ways to travel via bus. Once we arrive at the national stud our tour guide will be waiting on us to give us a private tour of the stud. For the irish national stud, see irish national stud. Thank you to all of our members, breeders, and supporters who are looking ahead to the next ten years with us. Dec, 2015 on april 6th 2006, a young foal was born at the irish national stud in county kildare. Kildare irelands irish national stud we blog the world. Were always on the hunt for familyfriendly activities, and the irish national stud and gardens has plenty on offer for all ages, with the living legends enclosure an added bonus.
Feb 05, 2014 we follow two students of the irish national stud breeding course as they go about their day, including looking after the mares and foals, holding for vets and also get an idea of what its like to. During renovations in 1970, ancient walls and old coins dating back centuries were discovered. Irish history for dummies by mike cronin overdrive. Jun 25, 2011 we visited the irish national stud home to some of irelands leading stallions in invincible spirit, art connoisseur and amadeus wolf. Sun chariot won the fillies triple crown, and big game won the 2000 guineas. Its been years since i was there but i imagine its much the same.
Begin in the fair city of dublin with guided sightseeing, including st. Due to the small size of farm holdings in ireland at the time most farmers could not afford to keep more than one horse and as a result irish breeders developed an adaptable draught horse capable of carrying out all of the work on the farm as well as being. Dermot keogh is emeritus professor of history and emeritus professor of european integration studies, university college cork. Details ten great irish places to visitincluding cobh, irish national stud and museum, giants causeway, and derry. This 8 hour tour will really bring dublin to life and offer you insights to ireland and its people. In march 2019 wsi reached the 10th year of operating irelands progressive studbook for modern sport horses. The history of the farm and irish horseracing is told in the horse museum, where the skeleton of one of irelands most. Japanese gardens, thoroughbred stallions and amazing tales. Ireland is well known as being the birthplace of world showjumping and with the countrys long equestrian tradition it is not surprising that the irish sport horse breed developed with an innate ability for the equestrian sports of showjumping and eventing. Thats right, this irish stallion playground, where some of the most coveted thoroughbred. Printed copies of the 2015 stallion book are available from horse sport ireland for 2015 paid up irish horse board shareholders.
On the way to killarney, pause to take photos at the rock of cashel, where st. Its a legacy we can all be proud of, one that would take many pages. The irish national stud has a proud worldwide thoroughbred breeding history and has been home to many famous stallions including invincible spirit, indian ridge and its famous nurturing of the great sea the stars. Patrick illustrated the sacred trinity to the kings of munster using the modest shamrock. An avid fan of horseracing herself she was blessed with fine weather and seemed to thoroughly enjoy her day out with the other thoroughbreds. Irish national stud travel guide for ireland, nordic visitor. This 10day escorted tour of ireland and london is the perfect way to see the emerald isles most treasured locations. The book tells the story of a remarkable business that includes a farm, the japanese gardens tourist attraction and a stud which in the 1980s. Our breeding and boarding services offer the highest possible standard of care and first class communication with our clients. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. Enjoy lunch locally either in the newbridge cafe or perhaps a local pub before heading over to the famous irish national stud, the only horse stud farm visitor centre open to the public in europe. The stud originated in 1916 as a result of a gift by william hall walker later lord wavertree of the entire bloodstock of his stud farm in tully, kildare town in county kildare, ireland.
In a book entitled the counties of ireland 1930s i think, john o connor has a wonderful. Discover irish national stud and gardens in kildare, ireland. Japanese gardens a brief history irish national stud. Hence the obvious need for a published stud book that was a dictionary of facts. Irish national stud breeders, history, racing club.
Over the next 100 years, 14 volumes of a general stud book were produced containing horses, cattle and hounds. The irish national stud and gardens symbolises all that is great about county kildare, the beating heart of irelands thoroughbred horse industry. For a tiny speck in the atlantic, ireland has made an outsize contribution to world literature. The irish national studs japanese gardens, renowned throughout the world and the finest of their kind in europe, are far more than simply a treat for the eye. Hotels in kildare kildare hotels hotels kildare ireland. From the capital, youll drive across the open plains of the curragh to thoroughbred county of kildare to. The national stud is a united kingdom thoroughbred horse breeding farm located two miles from newmarket. Horses at the irish national stud the hollow sphere of zodiac signs, constellations and a foal represent the royal connection the national stud has had in its 112year history. Horse breeding in irelands national stud vacations in ireland. This institution is at the centre of irelands horse industry.
They also provide comfort to the soul, achieving exactly the objective that was set out when the gardens were created between 1906 and 1910. This pub has a documented history going right back to 900 ad and is featured in the guinness book of records as the oldest pub in europe. From the capital, youll drive across the open plains of the curragh to thoroughbred county of kildare to visit the irish national stud. The national stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility established in 1946 and owned by the irish government. It is on through kildare, home of the famous irish national stud, where horse breeding and racing is an art optional admission. Sep 01, 2015 the irish national stud belongs to the people of ireland. The irish national stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in tully, county kildare, ireland. Its unique history and beauty are admired by visitors from around the globe. A day in the life of an irish national stud student youtube. The horse museum was interesting, especially if you know anything about thoroughbred breeding nearcos legacy and like displays of old and ancient tack. Day tours to kildare from dublin dublin to kildare tours.
Irish national stud and gardens kildare, ireland atlas. Irish history for dummies by mike cronin overdrive rakuten. Drive across the curragh to visit the irish national stud at kildare, whose thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. The electronic irish statute book eisb comprises the acts of the oireachtas parliament, statutory instruments, legislation directory, constitution and a limited number of pre1922 acts. Moody 1907 1984 was, for many years, professor of modern history at trinity college, dublin. Part of the authoritative oxford history of the irish book series. Travelling from the m7 take exit in the direction of nurney on the r415 as far as newtown cross. In 1915 the farm and all its stock was gifted to the crown and became the national stud under the leadership of sir henry greer.
As you travel, your driverguide will inform you about dublins 1,000 year history from the first viking settlers to the. In addition to the general stud book, when horse racing became a national pastime, the jockey club started their own stud book. The national stud has been owned by the jockey club since 2008, and from our 500 acre site on the outskirts of newmarket we aim to provide a comprehensive range of services to the thoroughbred breeding industry. The irish national stud is an ideal family trip from a number of locations in ireland with it being only 45 minutes from dublin city, one hour from waterford, and two hours from both cork and galway. More specifically, they represent the fascinating character of its founder. Its unique history and beauty are admired by visitors from.
It has been home to some of the most successful stallions in ireland, including invincible spirit ire, who also has numerous sons at. Popular irish history books meet your next favorite book. The irish national stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in tully, county kildare, about one hour west of dublin. People travel from near and far to view some of irelands most immaculatelybred stallions. Martin 1923 2000 was emeritus professor of medieval history, university college, dublin. Patrick kiely is the online learning development and. Lists ten things the irish have given the worldincluding irish coffee, u. Built in the 5th century, it is said to be the site where st. It is a mustvisit for any lovers of horses, whether racegoers or riders. After a leisurely breakfast your driverguide will meet you at your hotel at 10hrs for your exciting private dublin city day tour.
The oxford history of the irish book, volume iv james h. It was formally established by incorporation on 11 april 1946 under the national stud act, 1945 and is owned by the irish government. See some of the worlds most expensive and famous horses, learn the history of horseracing in the horse museum where youll. As part of the arrangement, the british government acquired the irish property along with walkers. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. In the evening, head to dublins abbey tavern for an irish dinner and lively show. See some of the worlds greatest racing horses at this idyllic thoroughbred breeding facility and garden complex. Established in 1946, this institution is owned by the irish government. So, my visit to the irish national stud seemed particularly. New book takes the reins on irish stud industry the clare champion. The irish national stud was honoured with a visit by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2011 which was a great success with press photos being beamed around the world. If you love horses, you will enjoy the national stud.
The irish national stud belongs to the people of ireland but prides itself on being enjoyed and appreciated by visitors from all parts of the globe. Throughout its eventful history the irish national stud has demonstrated a penchant for controversy. Ireland has a long history of horse racing, and with racing comes the big business of breeding. The main composite breeds of the irish sport horse are the irish draught horse and the thoroughbred. Includes an online cheat sheet that gives readers a robust and expanded quick reference guide to relevant dates and historical figures. The national stud is a united kingdom thoroughbred horse breeding farm located two miles. Just 40 minutes outside of dublin, the stud farm is the home of equine royalty. The oxford history of the irish book, volume iv the irish book in english, 18001891 edited by james h. The bible of irish history, providing facts and concise accounts of just about everything you ever wanted to know about ireland, from the earliest of times to. As urban sea was also the dam of the great galileo, sea the stars was now a halfbrother to this famous 2001 derby winner. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Irish national stud isnt a headline ripped from the pages of people magazine. Travelling from the m7 take exit in the direction of. In the studs horse museum, a horoscope book in a glass display cabinet lies.