With only a thirty minute drive from Dublin Airport and Dublin Port, the Castle is an ideal first or last stay over on your visit, avoiding all of the stress of city centre traffic. Use Barberstown Castle as a base and head out to explore Dublin City, Newgrange, Glendalough, Kildare Village (chic outlet shopping) and the Japanese Gardens. County Kildare is famous for racing, golf (Ryder Cup 2006), historic, and country pursuits.