Kildare, Province of leinster, Ireland 作者：  来源：  发布时间：2021-01-27

I. Population and Area

Population in 2011:210312

Population in 2016:222130

Population Density: 131.3 persons per square km

Total Area:  654.1 square miles (1,694.2 sq km).

 II. Natural Geography (Environment, resource and transportation)  

Kildare is the 24th largest of Ireland's 32 counties in area and seventh largest in terms of population. It is the eighth largest of Leinster's twelve counties in size, and second largest in terms of population. It is bordered by the counties of Carlow, Laois, Meath, Offaly, Dublin and Wicklow. As an inland county, Kildare is a generally lowland region. The county's highest points are the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains bordering to the east. The highest point in Kildare is Cupidstown Hill on the border with Dublin, with the better known Hill of Allen in central Kildare.

The county has three major rivers running through it: the Barrow, the Liffey and the Boyne. The Grand Canal crosses the county from Lyons on the east to Rathangan and Monasterevin on the west. A southern branch joins the Barrow navigation at Athy. The Royal Canal stretches across the north of the county along the border with Meath. Pollardstown Fen is the largest remaining calcareous fen in Ireland, covering an area of 220 hectares and is recognised as an internationally important fen ecosystem with unique and endangered plant communities, and declared a National Nature Reserve in 1986.

The Bog of Allen is a large bog that extends across 958 km2 and into County Kildare, County Meath, County Offaly, County Laois, and County Westmeath. Kildare has 243 km2 of bog (almost 14% of Kildare's land area) mostly located in the south-west and north-west, a majority of this being Raised Bog. It is habitat to over 185 plant and animal species.

There are 8,472 hectares (20,930 acres) of Forested land in Kildare, accounting for roughly 5% of the county's total land area. 4,056 hectares of this is Coniferous, while there is 2,963 hectares of Broadleaf and the remaining area are Unclassified Species. Coillte and Dúchas currently own 47% of the forestry. Coillte run Donadea Forest Park which is in North-Central Kildare. The forest covers 259 hectares of mixed woodland (60% Broadleaf, 40% Conifer) and is the largest forest park in Kildare.

Reference website: https://kids.kiddle.co/County_Kildare

Galway has an excellent natural resource in the form of ocean power off of its west coast, in Galway Bay. To take advantage of this clean, natural energy resource would make a major environmental and social contribution, and reduce Ireland’s carbon impact. Harnessing the energy from ocean activity will require a detailed understanding of the ocean’s behavior in this location, then subsequent commercial development to bring the energy onshore. To support this long-term vision, strategic infrastructure in the form of a subsea observatory was officially activated on July 1, 2016. The subsea observatory will conduct real-time analysis of ocean behavior to enhance Ireland’s understanding of the sea, the impact of weather and climate change, and how the sea reacts with man-made products underwater. This information is vital to accelerate marine research, environmental monitoring, aquaculture and fisheries, and alternative energy sources.

Transportation:

The closest major airport to Kildare, Ireland is Dublin Airport (DUB / EIDW). This airport is in Dublin, Ireland and is 64 km from the center of Kildare, Ireland. If you're looking for international or domestic flights to DUB, check the airlines that fly to DUB. Search for direct flights from your hometown and find hotels near Kildare, Ireland, or scroll down for more international airports or domestic airports.

 III. Economy 

IV. Industrial Characteristics:

1) Ark Recycling

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We are selling refurbished cars,vintage toy cars and equipment and machinery.
We provide regular or once off collections from business premises or households all over the country dealing with all clean dry recyclables.
We operate a recovery & recycling facility licensed by Kildare County Council under permit No. 64/2009. Our facility is located on the site of an ancient midden which served as the waste facility for the Hamlet of Newtown, which has existed from some time in the 16th century. Ark Recycling is an independent, owner operated and ethical recycling company founded in 1990 and based in County Kildare dedicated to research & development of better ways to take care of ourselves and the environment.
If you would like a quiet, spacious office to go about your business, then please see our Newtown Mill siteand take advantage of the free parking, renewable energy and amazing views of the Kildare countryside.
In addition to recycling, we also refurbish what we collect and resell them.

2) Mcloughlin Painting Contractors Limited

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Established since 1979, McLoughlin Group (incorporating McLoughlin Painting Contractors Ltd & McLoughlin Industrial Flooring Ltd) is one of Ireland's leading corrosion protection contractors with a professional, time-served and sizeable work force and currently the group has 90 direct employees. We have brought projects to conclusion within budget and on time for all of the leading construction companies including John Sisk & Sons, BMS, Wyeth Medica, Bennett Construction and many more.
Over the years the McLoughlin Group has demonstrated the ability to successfully undertake and project manage many high profile projects including multi-million euro contracts for Intel Fab 24 & Fab24-2, Pierse Contracting, Cleary Doyle, PJ Hegarty's, Abbot Labs and Eli Lilly. Currently the McLoughlin Group includes four specialists divisions.
The McLoughlin Group of companies focus on large industrial, fire proofing, CONCRETE REPAIRS, specialising in the application of decorative and protective resin flooring systems, commercial and maintenance contracts all over Ireland, mastic application and commercial / specialist painting services. All our employees are members of a trade union and the CIF pension scheme and have received FS Safepass training.

V. Attractions

"Plenty to explore, follow the paths or go off trail, walk around the lake or through the forest, bring the buggy, bring a ball, bring the dog, bring a picnic or treat yourself at the cafe.""On the entrance to the park Walkways can be short or long depending on what route you wish to take Make sure to explore as there are beautiful hidden areas of wonderful color that kids will love."

Maynooth Castle is a mid to late 12th Century Norman castle with a history that is both intriguing and exciting. The stronghold of the Fitzgerald family, the castle has stood on this site in the centre of Maynooth for over 8 centuries. Today, Maynooth Castle holds a detailed exhibition on the history of the Fitzgerald family, one of the most important Anglo-Norman families in Ireland. PLEASE NOTE - Maynooth Castle is a seasonal site and is only opening during the summer months. Open daily 10.00am - 17.45pm (Including public Hoildays) Free admission and Free Guided Tours. last guided tour 16.30pm. (45-60mins approx.) For self guiding visitors- Within the undercroft of the castle, an exhibit detailing the history of the FitzGerald family. Upper level holds the remains of the Great Hall. Feel free to visit the castle grounds also. (35-40 mins approx.) Visitor Guides / Post cards available to purchase. Maynooth is also open during Culture Night 2018

VI. History

Kildare was shired in 1297 and assumed its present borders in 1832, following amendments to remove a number of enclaves and exclaves.

The county was the home of the powerful Fitzgerald family. Parts of the county were also part of the Pale area around Dublin.

 VII. Other information:

The County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups is a voluntary body formed in 1999 in order to exchange ideas, share information and raise awareness of local history groups and their activities within the county, as well as improve accessibility and representation on relevant county committees concerned with heritage.

Each year the federation holds a seminar to coincide with its AGM which includes ‘society speak’, where members of the various groups give an outline of their activities throughout the year. The AGM is followed by an illustrated talk by a notable speaker on aspects of the county’s history. The proceedings finish off with lunch. Information on past seminars is available on the Seminars page.

The Federation maintains a list of speakers available to local history groups for talks on a wide range of historical subjects. The list can be accessed on the website’s Available Speakers page.

As part of our objective to improve communication and raise awareness of our member groups’ activities, we provide the Local History Diary which lists upcoming talks and events organised by our member groups.

The federation has also worked in collaboration with the Local History Department of Kildare Library and Arts Services on a number of projects including the organisation of school seminars for students doing local history projects.

VIII. Contact  information

Mayor: Mark Stafford

Unit WD5, Toughers Industrial Estate, Newbridge, Co Kildare, W91 W26T
Email: editor@kildarepost.com 

Phone:  045 409350

Fax: 045 409351

Reference website: https://www.kildarenow.com/section/1005/contact-us