Irish National Stud
| County: | Co. Kildare |
| Tel: | 045-521 617 / 522 963 |
| Fax: | 045-522 964 |
| Email: | japanesegardens@eircom.net / stud@irish-national-stud.ie |
Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens, St. Fiachra's Garden &
The Horse Museum
The world famous Japanese Gardens are situated 45km south of Dublin exit 13 off M7 and R415 just outside Kildare Town in the 1,000 acre Tully estate, now known as The Irish National Stud. The gardens were laid out in their paths of beauty between 1906-1910 by Tassa Eida and his son Minoru. St Fiachra's Garden was created to celebrate the Millennium, The Horse Museum is where the 'Sport Kings' comes to life. Guided tours are given of the Irish National Stud, which is home to some of Ireland's finest thoroughbreds. One ticket covers all four attractions. The owner of the land was Col. William Hall-Walker and he was very fond of Tassa Eida's son Minoru and called his favourite colt after him. Minoru was foaled and raise on the land at Tully and he went on to win the 2000 Guineas and Derby in 1909. 'Sea the stars' completed the same double exactly 100 years after Minoru in 2009. Like Minoru, Sea the stars was foaled and raised on land at Tully.
General Information
| Address: | Tully, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare |
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| Telephone; | 045-521 617 / 522 963 |
| Fax: | 045-522 964 |
| Email: | japanesegardens@eircom.net / stud@irish-national-stud.ie |
| Website: | http://www.irish-national-stud.ie |
| Location: | 30 miles south of Dublin. Exit 13 off M7 & R415. Situated just outside Kildare Town |
| Season: | Mid February to December 22 |
| Open Times: | Feb 12 - Oct 31st: 09.30-18.00 Nov 1st - Dec 12: 09.30-17.00 |
| Tours: | Yes |
| Booking Contact: | Brenda Brown |
| Average Visit Length: | 3-4 Hours National Stud: 1 hour Japanese Gardens: 20 mins St. Fiachra's Garden: 45 mins Horse Museum: 20 mins |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €11.00 Child: €6.00 Student/OAP €8.00 Family €27.00 Group rates available on request |
| Audio Visual: | Yes - Special Irish National Stud T.V. Channel located in the Horse Museum |
| Restaurant: | Coffee Shop and lunches (seats 80) Veranda (seats 60) |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Wide range of quality Irish crafted goods, Crystal, fashion, pottery & jewellery |
| Information Guide: | Various Languages available |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
How To Book
Entry forms for the Colouring Competition, Kimono Competition and Art Competitions may be picked up at the Visitor Centre. Tickets are now on Sale for the Demonstrations which are taking place over the Japanese themed week-end and may be purchased at our Visitor centre. Or alternatively log onto www.irish-national-stud.ie Centenary page.
Tel: 00353 (0)45 521617
Saint Fiachra's Garden
The Patron Saint of Gardeners: In 1999 the Irish National Stud created a commemorative garden to St. Fiachra, Patron Saint of Gardeners, to celebrate the Millennium. It was designed by Professor Martin Hallinan, award winning landscape architect. He created a garden which presents visitors with a similar natural environment to that which inspired the spirituality of the monastic movement in Ireland during the 6th and 7th centuries
Education
The Centre covers many different subject areas including Stud Farm Management and is a designated ‘Discover Primary Science’ Centre. The National Stud provides children with a unique environment for learning about the thoroughbred racehorse. The children also follow an environmental trail within the grounds of St. Fiachra’s Garden, exploring the flora and fauna. The displays in the Horse Museum are relevant to both Primary and Secondary School ages. There is a life size skeleton of “Arkle” a very famous steeplechaser who raced in the mid sixties. In addition The Irish National Stud TV channel is located in the Museum and is an invaluable source of knowledge to children and adults
