Things to do in Rathangan
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Rathangan, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Rathangan is a Co. Kildare town about 51 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list ten Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, one national monument open to visitors within 20 km. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Rathangan
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km.
- St Brigid’s Cathedral stands on the site where Saint Brigid founded a nunnery in the 5th century. This County Kildare cathedral was rebuilt in the 19th century and…
- Wild Food Ways, County Kildare, offers foraging workshops that include foods prepared with native wild plants. Stroll around the beautiful Cúl Bán organic farm in…
- Experience the perfect blend of education, history and fun at Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park in Rathangan, County Kildare. Bring the whole family to visit,…
- The Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Rathangan, County Kildare is run by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC). Their aim is to conserve a representative…
- Redhills Adventure is a new activity business located in Redhills Co Kildare only 5kms from Kildare Village, 30 mins from Newlands Cross in Dublin and under 1 hour…
- Let the Gordon Bennett Driving Route take you on an historic journey across spectacular Irish countryside and into the picturesque towns and villages of counties…
- The Kildare Town Heritage Centre, housed in a restored 18th century market house, explores the rich history of one of Ireland’s oldest towns. Step back in time with…
- The Irish Parachute Club, offers tandem jumps, charity skydives and lessons at Clonbullogue Airfield, Edenderry in County Offaly. The club has been in operation since…
- On the JP Murtagh Racing VIP Experience by Horse Country, join Johnny Murtagh on the famous Curragh Gallops for an insight into the daily training of the renowned…
- Located in Monastervin, County Kildare, Jennifer’s Travels offers a beautiful, colourful canal barge for hire. Ideally placed in the scenic Bell Harbour it is easy to…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km.
- The ancient church of Old Kilcullen is situated on a high hill with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Rathangan and across Co. Kildare.
- Pollardstown Fen Nature ReserveThe largest remaining spring-fed fen in Ireland, on the edge of the Curragh, with a boardwalk.
Plan around Rathangan
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Rathangan covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €352,000.
- See every nationally rated heritage building and monument in our heritage guide to Co. Kildare.
Attraction data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), last refreshed 13 July 2026. Monuments from the National Monuments Service and heritage buildings from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (both data.gov.ie, CC BY 4.0). Trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Parks and reserves from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Opening hours and admission can change; check the linked site before travelling.