Kildare Castle is a ruined castle located at Kildare in

County Kildare County Kildare ( ga, Contae Chill Dara) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the Eastern and Midland Region. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county, ...

, Ireland. Built in the 12th century as a motte and bailey castle by Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke. The remains of a tower are the only above ground remains of the castle.

External links

* {{coord, 53.1572, -6.9091, type:landmark_region:IE, display=title Castles in County Kildare Ruined castles in Ireland Ruins in the Republic of Ireland De Vesci family